Lee Jin-uk says 'Beyond the Bar' redefines law as story of people, not just cases

In JTBC’s legal drama “Beyond the Bar,” Lee Jin-uk plays a perfectionist lawyer leading a litigation team, leaving behind his usual romantic image to show a cold, skilled professional who sometimes reveals a surprising warmth, proving his range as an actor. He said he was initially worried the show might feel a bit dull because it lacks the dramatic flair typical of foreign courtroom dramas with juries. But after watching early episodes, he felt that the drama’s quiet confidence could still engage viewers deeply. “There are no excessive dramatics here. These days, so many shows rely on dazzling stimuli; by comparison, our screens felt simple, almost subdued,” he said during an interview with The Korea Times at BH Entertainment’s headquarters in Seoul on Sept. 1. “But I found myself so focused watching it that I lost track of time,” he said, noting the gripping quality of the narrative. Penned by an actual lawyer, the series resists courtroom cliches and instead foregrounds the everyday dilemmas and moral ambiguities faced by ordinary people. While legal jargon and statWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times