Beyond the Bar
Created by Kim Jae-hong
On JTBC
A procedurally grounded legal drama about professional growth and mentorship, balancing the intellectual demands of law with the emotional warmth of a protagonist driven by justice.
A young, rookie lawyer with a strong sense of justice joins a top law firm — navigating the complex legal world under a cold, demanding mentor.
Essence
Ensemble
Lee Jin-uk
Yoon Suk-hoon
Jung Chae-yeon
Kang Hyo-min / Kang Hyo-Ju
Lee Hak-ju
Lee Jin-woo
Jeon Hye-bin
Hyo Min-jung
Kang Sang-jun
Han Seong-chan
Kim Kang-min
Ji Kook-hyun
Lee Ju-yeon
Choi Ho-yeon
Pyo Jae-gyeom
Oh Sang-chul
Lee Da-eun
Min So-ra
Park Hyoung-soo
Hong Do-yun
Kim Eui-sung
Ko Seung-cheol
Lee Jae-woo
Jung Ji-ung
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