Since its initial release on Netflix, the Korean drama, Juvenile Justice, has immediately been trending. The unusual story with slick acting makes the audience excited and curious about the ending. This is not the first time Korea has made a series that tells the story of justice and the law in its area.
Curious about the legal system in Korea? Besides Juvenile Justice, check out 5 Korean dramas that also tell stories about law and justice!
1. Law School (2021)
At its release in 2021, the Korean drama, Law School, became the talk of many people. This drama tells the story of Professor Seo, a law school professor found dead at Hankuk University Law School. Professor Yang is arrested as the prime suspect. Meanwhile Kang Sol, Han Joon-hwi and other students at the university work together to uncover the truth behind Professor Seo's death and prove Professor Yang's innocence.
Drama Law School stars Kim Myung-Min as Professor Yang, Ahn Nae-Sang as Professor Seo and the students starring Kim Beom, Ryoo Hye-Young, Lee Soo-Kyung, David Lee and Ko Yoon-Jung. Law School can be watched on the Netflix service.
2. The Devil Judge (2021)
Airing in the same year as Law School, the Korean drama, The Devil Judge, presents a story about justice. However, the trial in question is not an ordinary trial, but a trial for people with extraordinary crimes that is broadcast like a reality show. It is Judge Kang Yo-Han and his subordinates, Judge Kim Ga-On and Judge Oh Jin-Joo, who punish corrupt and brutal people. However, behind it all, Judge Kang Yo-Han had an ulterior motive.
The drama The Devil Judge received high ratings during its broadcast. This drama stars top actors such as Ji Sung, Kim Min-Jung along with Jin Young and Park Gyu-Young.
3. Diary of a Prosecutor (2019)
As the title implies, Diary of a Prosecutor describes the daily lives of prosecutors who work like employees. This drama tells the story of Lee Sun-Woong, a prosecutor who is very laid back and has no desire to succeed who lives in the Jinyoung area. One day Cha Myung-Joo, an elite prosecutor from Seoul is transferred to his work location. Since then his days never relax again.
This Korean drama, Diary of a Prosecutor, is based on an essay of the same name written by Kim Woong. This drama stars Lee Sun-Kyun and Jung Ryeo-Won as Lee Sun-Woong and Cha Myung-Joo.
4. Lawless Lawyer (2018)
What if a lawyer turns out to be a former gangster? This concept was brought by the hit drama, Lawless Lawyer. This drama tells the story of Bong Sang-pil, a former gangster turned lawyer, as he tries to avenge his mother. Meanwhile, Ha Jae-yi is a lawyer with high integrity who works with Sang-pil to bring down corrupt judge Cha Moon-sook and his colleagues.
Lawless Lawyer cast Lee Joon-gi as Bong Sang-pil and Seo Yea-ji as Ha Jae-yi, while Lee Hye-young and Choi Min-soo as supporting roles. The drama, which was released in 2018, has become one of the highest-grossing dramas of all time.
5. Innocent Defendant (2017)
Innocent Defendant or known as Defendant, is a Korean drama about the law that was released in 2017. This Korean drama tells the story of Park Jung-Woo, a prosecutor at the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office who wakes up one day and finds himself locked in a police station. . He had amnesia and was accused of murder and sentenced to death. With unfavorable conditions, he must fight to prove his innocence.
The drama Innocent Defendant has 18 episodes that air on the SBS channel. Park Jung-Woo in this drama is played by Ji Sung, where Um Ki-joon, Kwon Yu-ri, Oh Chang-seok and Uhm Hyun-kyung also take part in taking roles in this drama.
In addition to the 5 dramas above, the Korean dramas Vincenzo (2021), Hyena (2020), Suspicious Partner (2017) and I Can Hear Your Voice (2013) also raise the theme of law and justice. Which Korean drama is your next favorite?