Suspicious Partner, While You Were Sleeping, and more – 5 K-dramas that tackle legal dilemmas

Forget resolutions, K-dramas are the only commitment you need this new year. From sweeping historical sagas to steamy romances, thought-provoking legal battles, and pulse-pounding mysteries, there's a K-drama to fuel every fandom. While Squid Game's success in 2021 solidified K-dramas as a global phenomenon, Korean dramas delve into a diverse selection of captivating stories and fascinating audiences across platforms like Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar, Prime Video, Viki, MX Player, and more.

Hence, we have compiled a list of the most buzzed-about legal courtroom shows. So grab your snacks, settle in, and prepare to be swept away by the magic of Korean storytelling.

Suspicious Partner

Noh Ji-wook, a seasoned prosecutor, and his witty trainee Eun Bong-hee, chase after a notorious serial killer, who keeps killing people. As they get closer to catching the killer, they start to realise that their own lives are connected to the case in surprising ways. Can they solve the case? What's the reason behind such a heinous crime? Find out all the answers on Netflix.

Military Prosecutor Doberman

Despite belonging from different worlds, Do Bae-man and Cha Woo-in find themselves bound by the same enemy, inside Korean military. Bae-man is a self-centered careerist man, and Woo-in is a fearless idealist, haunted by a vengeful past, must reveal the uneasy alliance. As they navigate the political power, their clashing personalities ignite a spark of hope, threatening to expose the sinister. Can they succeed? Find out on Netflix.

Witch at Court

Ma Yi-deum, a courageous lawyer, always did whatever it took to win her cases, even if it is not at fair and reasonable. But now, she has been moved to a new department that deals with people who commit crimes against others' bodies. She's not happy about it, but she has to work with a new lawyer named Yeo Jin-wook. He's not too thrilled either, but he got to help her to drag the criminals to jail. Fin out how their lives are connected with each other on Netflix.

Lawless Lawyer

Bong Sang-Pil, a lawyer who used to be a bit rough around the edges, opens his own law office. He hires Seo Jae-Yi, another lawyer who is be tough to handle. Together, they take on cases to help people treated unfairly and search for clues about who killed Sang-Pil's mother when he wa young. They use the law and sometimes even their wits to fight for what's right. Will Sang-Pil find out the real criminal? Find out on MX Player.

While Your Were Sleeping

Bound by their special powers to see future, three unlikely heros – a streetwise gambler, a reclusive scientist, and a lawyer join forces to prevent the city's sunk into chaos. Their target? A ruthless lawyer, whose evil schemes are like a pile of lies and destructions. To stop him, the three heros have to be smarter than him, and they also have to face their own biggest fears. Can they win against all odds? Find out the answer on Viki.