Overview: “Beyond the Bar” Kdrama (also known as “Esquire”) is a jTBC original drama series that released on 2 August 2025, and starring Lee Jin Wook, Jung Chae Yeon, Lee Hak Joo and Jeon Hye Bin. It is a sharp office drama about mismatched lawyers navigating the legal world.
| Genre | Legal, Workplace, Romance |
| Episodes | 12 |
| Watch Online* | Netflix |
| Director | Kim Jae Hong |
| Scriptwriter | Park Mi Hyeon |
| Air Time & Schedule | Saturday and Sunday at 10:40 PM (KST) |
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Synopsis
“Beyond the Bar” Korean drama is a sharp office drama about mismatched lawyers navigating the legal world. Rookie attorney Kang Hyo Min (Jung Chaeyeon) is earnest but awkward, while her mentor Yoon Seok Hoon (Lee Jin Uk) is strict, brilliant, and impossible to please. As the quirky newcomer and the no-nonsense perfectionist clash and collaborate, they learn what it truly means to be lawyers—and maybe even a team.
Main Cast & Characters
- Lee Jin Wook as Yun Seok Hun (A lawyer)
- Jung Chae Yeon as Kang Hyo Min (A rookie lawyer)
- Lee Hak Joo as Lee Jin U
- Jeon Hye Bin as Heo Min Jeong
Still Cuts
Notes & Facts
- Lee Jin Wook earlier starred in Korean drama “Squid Game Season 3” (2025).
- Jung Chae Yeon earlier starred in Korean drama “Family by Choice” (2024).
- Lee Hak Joo earlier starred in Korean drama “The Potato Lab” (2025).
- Jeon Hye Bin earlier starred in Korean drama “Revolutionary Sisters” (2021).
- Previous drama on this time slot of JTBC is “Good Boy.”
Trailers & Clips
This is the official trailer of “Beyond the Bar” that shows a very intense and intriguing interaction between a sharp-minded lawyer and a rookie lawyer.
Episodes 1, 2, 3,….., Highlights
This is the official video of “Beyond the Bar” which highlights the intensity, dedication, and passion within a law firm.
*Drama is subject to regional availability.
