Fans of legal dramas can rejoice: Lee Jin-uk returns to the small screen in the role of a frighteningly effective... and chilling boss! JTBC has unveiled the broadcast date and the very first teaser for "Beyond the Bar (also known as Esquire)The next drama promises to take us behind the scenes of a major law firm, where principles, inner wounds and confrontations will intertwine.
But first, the synopsis...
In this new series, Lee Jin-uk lends his features to Yoon Seok-hoonSeok Hoon is an elite lawyer renowned for his surgical precision in the courtroom. Head of the litigation team at one of the country's largest law firms, Seok Hoon is a man who leaves no room for error. Always on time, never a word too many, no idle chitchat: with him, everything is meticulous. His colleagues respect him, but few dare approach him.
Opposite him are Jung Chaeyeon in the role of Kang Hyo-minA young lawyer full of self-confidence... but still a little socially awkward. Under the tutelage of this intractable mentor, she'll have to find her place, assert herself and learn to defend her values in an environment where every word can change everything.
The newly unveiled teaser says it all: a clockwork office, sharp lines including a pungent " Is saying 'sorry' a new trend for beginners? "And a promise: beneath Seok Hoon's cold shell, there may be an unexpected form of humanity. Because "Beyond the Bar" isn't just about legal battles. The production announces a drama that will put the spotlight on emotional healing, both for the clients and the lawyers themselves, all confronted with their own personal wounds.
Beyond the Bar will start on August 2 at 10:40 pm on JTBC. A must-see for those who love complex characters, verbal jousting and stories where coldness sometimes hints at unsuspected warmth.
