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Beyond the Bar
KoreaSouth Koreacompleted

Beyond the Bar

A young, rookie lawyer with a strong sense of justice joins a top law firm — navigating the complex legal world under a cold, demanding mentor.

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Show data

Language
Korean
Network
JTBC
Runtime
71 min
First air
2025-08-02

Title variants

에스콰이어: 변호사를 꿈꾸는 변호사들Eseukwaieo: Byeonhosareul Kkumkkuneun ByeonhosadeulEseukwaieo: Byeonhosareul Kkumkkuneun Byeonhosadeul , 에스콰이어 , Esquire: Lawyers Dreaming of Becoming Lawyers , EsquEsquireEsquire: Beyond The BarEsquire: Lawyers Dreaming of Becoming Lawyers

Seasons

Season archive and episode entry points

Season 1

Season 1

Yun Seok Hun is a partner lawyer and leader of the litigation team at Yullim Law Firm. He is a cool-headed risk-taker who pressures his opponents with creative logic. He is admired by his colleagues for his solid skills as a lawyer, but he is not easy to approach because of his cold attitude and complete lack of small talk. Kang Hyo Min is a rookie lawyer and works with Yun Seok Hun. She is socially awkward, but she is righteous and confident. She clashes with Yun Seok Hun over everything, but grows into a real lawyer. (Source: AsianWiki)

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