K-Dramas Like Law and the City: Popular K-drama Law and the City, starring Lee Jong-suk and Mun Ka-young, came to an end this week and won viewers’ hearts with its exciting mix of law, romance, workplace drama, and vibrant city life. The series, focusing on the personal and professional lives of 5 friends, gives us a mix of heartfelt emotions as they navigate the complexities of normal, everyday living while tackling the difficult cases that come their way.
Thus, if you’re already missing the squad, look no further! These 5 dramas will definitely steal your heart once again with their similar themes – from sharp courtroom battles to heartfelt relationships forged in bustling offices.
K-Dramas Like Law and the City
Suspicious Partner (2017)
This delightful and thrilling legal rom-com is a whole host of fun, blending workplace romance with mystery and giving us something truly engaging. Following a rookie prosecutor-turned-lawyer who finds herself working alongside a prickly prosecutor as they get entangled in a murder case, the series puts all of its energies behind figuring out the answer to the murder mystery as the two leads slowly get entangled in each other’s lives as well. The playful banter, the steady buildup of the romance, the performances and a strong legal setting set this series apart from the rest.
Divorce Attorney Shin (2023)
In this Kdrama, a pianist-turned-divorce lawyer uses his sharp legal skills and his unending empathy to help clients navigate the complicated legal system and bring a positive impact to their lives while also dealing with his challenges. The series sets itself apart thanks to its heartwarming life stories and friendships, the courtroom drama and the vibrant office dynamics and Cho Seung-woo’s charm as the protagonist as he delicately balances emotionally resonant cases that come his way.
Touch Your Heart (2019)
This workplace romance showcases a top actress working as a secretary for a perfectionist lawyer to prepare for a role, and ending up finding love along the way. The series’s lighthearted romance between Lee Dong-wook and Yoo In-na and their unforgettable chemistry will leave anyone hooked from the first episode, with plenty of sweet moments in the city-law setting keeping us company. This one’s one of those comfort shows that you end up coming back to again and again, as everything about it works together seamlessly.
My Lawyer, Mr. Jo (2016)
The first season of this drama follows a once-top prosecutor who presently finds himself running a small neighbourhood law office. With that comes its own set of challenges as he fights for the underdogs and goes up against political corruption. The series is extremely high energy and ditches the laid-back vibes of Law and the City and opts for the characters to never stop moving for even a moment! The series showcases the classic redemption arc of a fallen lawyer trying to rebuild his career and combines the legal thriller with the humour effortlessly.
Hyena (2020)
Lastly, we have 2020’s Hyena, a Kdrama full of high-strung competition as two high-powered attorneys from opposing firms constantly outwit each other in and out of court while tackling high-stakes corporate cases. The series is fantastic because it doesn’t let you breathe for a minute as the chemistry between cold and calculating Kim Hye-soo and warm and street-smart Ju Ji-hoon takes us on a wild ride from start to end. And while the workplace rivalry is to die for, the stylish city setting adds to the watchability of the show and gives us a delightful mix of law, romance and drama that you can’t get enough of.
If you loved Law and the City, then these 5 entertaining law dramas are a must-watch and will give you a beautiful balance of law, romance, and city life. Let us know your favourites in the comments below!
Also Read: Law and the City Season 1 Review