JTBC is returning to titles again with his new weekend drama “Beyond the Bar”, which was previewed on August 2 at 22:40 KST. Following the drama acclaimed by the criticism “Good Boy”, which ended with an impressive national evaluation of 8.1%, “Beyond the Bar” is already generating considerable attention between spectators and online communities, even before its transmission.
“Beyond the Bar” focuses on Kang Hyo-Min (played by Jung Chae-Yeon), a lawyer Rookie di principle but socially embarrassing at the Yeollim elite law firm. He began his career under the tutoring of Yoon Seok-Hoon (played by Lee Jin-Wook), a brilliant but cold senior partner. The drama follows their journey through personal growth, legal battles and unexpected human connections, formulating an extraordinarily moving court drama.
Fearing a constant cast of stars and a production team known for having provided successes such as “Love Scout”, “Revenant” and “Through the Darkness”, the credibility of the show is further supported by director Kim Jae-Hong and writer Park Mi-Hyun, a practicing lawyer who brings authenticity and precision to any legal case.
While comparisons emerged with “Law and the City” of Tvn, another popular legal series, the director Kim is confident that “Beyond the Bar” brings something basically different from the table. “I worked on other dramas in court, but this seemed very special,” he said. “Legal cases are realistic and emotionally loaded, each episode that explores a different story of love through a legal lens. The only warmth lawyers show in helping the wounded to distinguish this drama.”
Park Mi-Hyun echoed to that feeling, sharing that his goal was to “explore the concept of love within the most rational setting: the courtroom. The high and emotional bass that intersect with cold logic create a compelling human experience”.
The drama also marks the first collaboration between the Lee Jin-Wook veteran actor and the nascent star Jung Chae-Yeon. Their synergy has already impressed fans through teaser. Lee praised Jung for her natural performance, saying: “she showed up on the set as I-min from the first day. I am proud to work with her.” Jung responded warmly, noticing how he felt encouraged and raised personally during the project.
The writer Park was equally effusive in his praise, saying: “Their portrait is so perfect that even 100 points would not have been enough. Looking to breathe their life in these characters made me feel: ‘Ah, this is what is the drama.'”
Although “Beyond the Bar” revolves around the court battles, it also deepens the personal development and emotional struggles of its characters. Director Kim reflected: “Working on this drama made me rethink my values. I hope that the spectators are also reflecting on their lives”.
Lee Jin-Wook added: “Looking at Seok-Hoon evolving through these cases helped me to earn a more empathetic perspective. My friends also noticed the change in me”.
Arriving in the wake of “Good Boy”, which has combined the emotional depth with an action narrative that affects the former national athletes transformed into the police, the expectations for “Beyond the Bar” are understandably high. Director Kim admitted the pressure, but he stressed that he is focusing on quality: “We are working hard to make” beyond the bar “earn his place as a significant and well -received drama”.
Even before the airing, the anticipation is conceded. The Netizen have flooded video teaser with enthusiastic comments such as “I am so ready for this”, “it seems a totally toiletlet”, “Lee Jin-Wook and Dramas in court? Contract!” And “JTBC is really working hard lately!”
With a compelling premise, a solid creative team and the first excitement of the fans, “Beyond the Bar” could very well continue well the winning series of JTBC in K-dramas.
Sources: Wikitoe
