JTBC’s next legal drama Beyond the bar He brings together the expert Lee Jin-Wook actor and the nascent star Jung Chae-Yeon in a new interpretation of legal policy and personal growth. The drama, which was previewed on August 2 at 22:40 KST, focused on the dynamic between a veteran Pragmatic lawyer and a new idealist arrived, played respectively by Lee Jin-Wook and Jung Chae-Yeon.
In the series, Jung Chae-Yeon plays Kang Hyo-Min, a determined but inexperienced lawyer at the prestigious Yullim law firm. His character, although intellectually promising, struggles with the realities of office politics and social nuances. In front of her is Yoon Seok-Hoon, played by Lee Jin-Wook, an acute senior partner and without frills known for her logical acumen and cold behavior.
During the press conference held on July 31st at the Hotel Soul link, director Kim Jae-Hong described the show as a “Drama for age for age” in the classroom “ This does not focus only on legal conflicts but also on personal introspection and emotional healing. He underlined it Beyond the bar It stands out with complex and emotionally loaded legal cases, each of which acts as a mirror for the internal transformations of the characters.
Despite the 16 -year -old gap between the two protagonists, both actors underlined the strong chemistry and the professional synergy they shared on the set. Jung Chae-Yeon, who is taking on his first role as a lawyer, said he feels nervous but has been reassured by Lee’s accessible behavior and the support attitude. “He made it easy to act so easy. I learned so much only by looking at him,” He shared.
Lee Jin-Wook praised the preparation and dedication of Jung Chae-Yeon, adding that he was hit by how he managed the legal jargon and emotionally demanding scenes. “Once started, I realized that everything I had to do was to combine his energy”, he said.
The cast also includes Lee Hak-Joo as a witty lawyer and Jeon Hye-Bin as a divorce lawyer with a complex background. Together, the ensemble aims to provide a nuanced representation of the legal profession beyond the simple drama in court.
After the success of Good guyDirector Kim Jae-Hong expressed hope Beyond the bar stand on your merit. “If we exceeded 10% in spectators, I would like to return for a second season”, He mentioned.
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