Beyond the Bar revolves around Kang Hyo Min (Jung Chaeyeon) - an upright, confident lawyer who is clumsy in social communication. After working at the law firm Yullim, under the guidance of Yoon Seok Hoon (Lee Jin Wook) - a cold but talented litigation lawyer, Hyo Min gradually matured.
The show aired 2 episodes with good viewership ratings, reaching 3.7% and 4.7%, respectively, according to Nielsen Korea. In addition, the latest statistics from Netflix show that the film is in the top 3 most popular shows globally on this platform.
The achievements of the film "Dream of a Lawyer" surprised everyone when it did not own a hot star cast or was widely promoted by JTBC - the Netflix distribution platform. However, thanks to the development of logical content on legal issues, the role-playing of the cast helped the work receive positive feedback from viewers.
For example, in the first episode, although it took nearly half of the time to introduce the setting and characters, the case of the confusing revenue and decline of the Onpyeong hot air resort chain was reasonably told. The way the female lead handled the incident also reflects the character's personality.
In episode 2, after doubts about the new trial lawyer Hyo Min, Seok Hoon gradually has a different view of her. In the case of helping the customer reclaim rights, Hyo Min's acumen helped the whole team "turn the tables" and win against the opponent.
In addition to arousing curiosity in viewers about legal cases, Dream of a Lawyer is also doing a good job of revealing the characters story. A typical "work addict" male lead, but has been hurt in the past; a female lead who seems clumsy but is very smart and upright. Coming from a family background but hiding behind Hyo Min is a story that cannot be shared with many people.
On screen, Lee Jin Wook is considered suitable for the role of Yoon Seok Hoon - a strong, cold but talented litigation department leader. For Jung Chaeyeon, the former idol is showing progress in acting.
If in episode 1, she sometimes made viewers feel like she was holding on to perform, then in episode 2, her ability to participate in roles was more flexible. However, with the developments revealed by the producer, it can be seen that Hyo Min is a complex role, heavily psychologically heavy, requiring a lot of effort.
Previously, Jung Chaeyeon confessed that she felt worried because she did not resemble the character. However, compared to not being afraid to do it, she changed to a "let's see how" mentality to take on the role. The former idol also hopes that after the work, he will be recognized by the audience for his ability and "knowledge as someone that everyone wants to collaborate with someday".
