The plot follows Kang Hyomin, a confident rookie lawyer at Yullim Law Firm, and her mentor Yoon Seokhoon, a disciplined senior attorney. As they handle complex psychological and criminal cases, they also confront personal struggles and a growing emotional bond
Stills from Korean Drama Beyond the Bar
Netflix's recently released Beyond the Bar (Esquire), with Lee Jin-wook and Jung Chae-yeon in the lead, is a legal romantic Korean drama that keeps the fans hooked to two major plots. The serious cases involving heinous and psychological crimes draw parallels with a love story between a rookie and her mentor in the corporate jungle. The series also touches on the essence of noona romance with the second lead duo.
What is Beyond the Bar?
Beyond the Bar (also known as Esquire) follows Kang Hyomin (Chaeyeon), a confident rookie lawyer at Yullim law firm, as she grows into a respected attorney under the trusted supervision of her mentor, Yoon Seokhoon (Lee Jin Wook), a rigorous but skilled esquire. While dealing with their own personal issues, the unexpected couple find solace in each other with every exciting case they take on. Though the first few episodes gave a glimpse of how Kang Hyomin navigates her way through the corporate ladder while balancing her relationship. Soon after she tests her partner with a personal revelation, she realises that it was only her achievements and family background that kept him hooked to the relationship. As the story leads further with some gritty and serious cases in the courtroom, Kang Hyomin and Yoon Seokhoon grow closer. The love story with a huge age gap takes the arc by delivering a fresh perspective to the viewers.
Why is the K-drama worth a binge-watch?
If you enjoy legal dramas, Beyond the Bar is the perfect K-drama to binge-watch. Each case covered in the JTBC drama will grab your interest, since it is tightly stitched into 12 episodes. The slow-burning "Will they? Won't they?" equation between the leads, Lee Jin Wook and Chaeyeon, is also entertaining. Despite their real-life age difference, which was a source of discomfort for many, their easy chemistry persuaded viewers of a healthy romantic relationship.
The second lead couple, Jeon Hye Bin and Lee Hak Joo, provided fans with a mature noona romance full of heartfelt moments. However, the core arc was the cases taken on by Seokhoon and Hyomin, and how they helped define the couple's perspective on love and all of its eccentricities. Beyond the Bar was a compelling series, even with its open ending.
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