Families are an integral and vital part of one’s life, especially in the matter of growth and development of an individual. It doesn’t matter whether you are having a small or a big family. It always feels great to spend time with the family. Isn’t it so? Though in every family, there lie some melodramas and issues. Also, many don’t get along much with their families. By talking about families, in this article, we shall discuss something related to it. Nowadays, Korean dramas are at their peak and have been popular lately. Be it’s a romantic one, or a family-oriented drama, the viewers enjoy it till the storyline of the drama is made superb. In today’s article, we shall cover 31 Best Korean Family Drama Series to watch.
We shall talk about some of the very popular family Korean television series which will teach you lessons in some ways. Besides that, we shall also mention the names of the director and the streaming platforms of each. So, in case you have missed out on any, you can easily watch it on the said platform of that particular drama. Let’s find out how many dramas from the list have you watched to date. Last but not the least, if you are a huge Korean drama fan, you will surely enjoy this. Go ahead and check out more of these family dramas.
1. My Father Is Strange (2017)
The drama is all about a middle-class family which comprises six members, residing in Seoul. The family includes a wife, husband, one son and three daughters. But there lies a twist in the plot. All of a sudden, a young, handsome celebrity comes and claims to be a part of their family. He claims to be one of their sons. What happens next? Do the family members accept him?
My Father Is Strange
Directed by: Lee Jae-Sang
Available on: Netflix .
2. Ugly Alert (2013)
The series focuses on the leading character Gong Joon-soo who had a rough life in the early days. He takes the blame for a murder his sibling commits. This leads him to spend time in prison. There he learns to sew and acquires a trade. After coming out of jail, he starts to work for a fashion company.
Ugly Alert
Directed by: Shin Yoon-Sub.
Available on: Youtube .
3. What Happens To My Family? (2014)
Plot: It is all about a widower who has taken care of his three children. Kang Shim being the eldest daughter, stops believing in relationships after failing in them. After she gets heartbroken, she decides to never marry in life. Kang Jae, being his eldest son, is an outstanding notable oncologist. He also has another son called Dal-bong. What happens in each of their lives? The bond they share is amazing and it will teach you several family lessons.
What Happens To My Family?
Directed by: Jeon Chang-Geun
Available on: Netflix.
4. Once Again (2020)
It depicts a family of six members- husband, wife and their four children. One of the four children is a doctor and she works in the same hospital where her husband works as well. While the other two children have failed relationships and thus get divorced. Thus both of them live with their parents. The remaining child struggles a lot working as an intern in a company. Since it’s a family drama, it shows various family issues that the members face and also how they resolve them.
Once Again
Directed by: Lee Jae Sang
Available on : Netflix.
5. Reply 1988 (2015)
The story shows the differences in beliefs between the teens and their parents. It also focuses on the struggles that the teenagers face during their growth and they can relate to.
Reply 1988
Directed by: Shin Won-ho.
Available on: Viki .
6. Smile, You (2009)
Seo Jung-in is the main character of the story, who is the third child of a wealthy family. Unfortunately, on the day of her wedding, she gets dumped by her groom. This rejection happens as the family of the groom finds out that her family goes bankrupt. With time, their family gets close to each other and becomes friendly.
Smile, You
Directed by: Lee Tae-gon.
7. Five Enough (2016)
The drama shows the relationships of five couples who face several issues with their parents. The problems faced by them are all related to their love lives. What happens at the end?
Five Enough
Directed by: Kim Jung-gyu
Available on: Viki .
8. My Unfamiliar Family (2020)
With the passage of time and age growth, people get themselves isolated from the real world and start to live their own lives. They meet someone with whom they become friends and share everything. During this time, what happens is the family becomes strangers and the strangers become family.
My Unfamiliar Family
Directed by: Kwon Young-il.
Available on: Viki .
9. All About My Mom (2015)
In the drama, we will see Jin-ae working hard to make money only for her family. But on the other hand, her mother San-ok shows love and affection towards her first son only. Jin-ae starts to feel for Kang Hoon-jae who is coincidentally the son of her boss. Later she marries him. But she starts to face difficulties with her mother-in-law. After experiencing different issues with her, she finally understands her mother for the very first time. The drama depicts several family issues, adjustments and many more. It’s a good drama for family lessons.
All About My Mom
Directed by: Lee Gun-Joon
Available on: Viki .
10. Never Twice (2019)
The television series tells the story of some of the guests at Paradise Inn. It is located in Seoul. It depicts the relationship with the owners of Guseong Hotel.
Never Twice
Directed by: Choi Won-Suk
Available on: Viki.
11. My Golden Life (2017)
The drama centres around a woman who has a chance to rise in status but somehow fails. She finally finds a chance to seek happiness. On the other side, we will also see a man who tries to find happiness in her. Then the actual drama begins. What happens next?
My Golden Life
Directed by: Kim Hyung-Seok
Available on: Netflix.
12. Marry Me Now (2018)
The series revolves around the life of Park Hyo-snob who is a widower. Besides that, he is a very loving father of four children- Park Sun-ha, Park Yoo-Ha, Park Jae-Hyung and Park Hyun-ha. After 36 long years, he finally meets his first love and his life changes completely.
Marry Me Now
Directed by: Yoon Chang-Beom
Available on: Viki.
13. You Are The Best (2013)
Fathers play a very vital role in the family. Being the head, there lie several responsibilities. In this drama, after the sudden death of the father, the remaining family members start to understand the real meaning of family and learns the meaning of true happiness and love. It’s a very heart-warming drama to watch.
You Are The Best
Directed by: Yoon Sung-Sik.
Available on: Viki.
14. My Husband Got A Family (2013)
The story revolves around the usual issues that happen between daughter and mother in law. It depicts a woman who marries an orphan. But later on, she found her neighbours to be her husband’s real parents. After knowing these, several other family issues emerge and that’s how the story continues.
My Husband Got A Family
Directed by: Kim Hyung-Sik
15. Seo Yeong, My Daughter (2012)
The story depicts how a daughter take the hold of an entire family and she is none other than Seo Yeong. Her father gets separated because of his poor financial decisions. Seo Yeong stays with her sibling and her mother. She is a law student, studying in a high school in Seoul. When her mother dies, she takes the entire burden of the family on her own. She works hard to pay the required family expenses and also for her tuition fees. Even during her summer vacation, unlike others, she is busy with her part-time jobs to get extra money. It’s an amazing story.
Seo Yeong, My Daughter
Directed by: Yoo-Hyun Ki
Available on: Viki .
16. Father, I’ll Take Care Of You (2016)
The story is about an old couple, Hyung-sub and Jeong-ae who decide to live for themselves. They have four children who come back to them all of a sudden. The drama depicts the relationship and bond between the family members.
Father, I’ll Take Care Of You
Directed by: Lee Dae-Young.
17. Ojakgyo Brothers (2011)
The story is all about a family consisting of seven members- grandmother, father, mother and their four sons. The family lives in Ojakgyo Farm. Several family issues occur but they love their sons. You will be able to catch the real meaning of family through this series.
Ojakgyo Brothers
Directed by: Ki Min-Soo.
18. Wang’s Family (2013)
The series is all about the daily challenges faced by The Wang Family. Wang Su-bak marries a wealthy person. After her husband goes bankrupt, she along with her family moved back to her parents’ house. Ho-bak, being another daughter also faces a financial crisis with her jobless husband. Another daughter Gwang-bak always dreamt of becoming a writer. So all of a sudden, she quits her job as a teacher. What happens to each of the daughters of The Wang Family.
Wang’s Family
Directed by: Jin Hyung- Wook
Available on: Youtube.
19. High Kick Through The Roof (2009)
Two sisters, Shin Se Kyung and Shin Shin Ae move from their village home to the big city of Seoul. The younger sister is more amazed at the lifestyles of the modern city people. As their father leaves them, they move into the home of Lee Soon Jae, who owns a food company. At his place, both the sisters work as maids. The owner has two sons- Lee Ji Hoon and Lee Hyun Kyung. So, what happens next?
High Kick Through The Roof
Directed by: Kim Byung Wook.
20. A Hundred Years Inheritance (2013)
Min Chae-won is the leading character of the drama who marries a rich and decent person. She used to run her noodle shop. But her relationship with her wicked mother-in-law isn’t good. She never gets along with her mother-in-law. After all these, she returns to her family’s noodle house and gets herself a divorce.
A Hundred Years Inheritance
Directed by: Joo Sung-Woo.
Available on: Viki .
21. Family’s Honor (2008)
The drama revolves around the two families. It focuses on the romantic relationship between Ha Dan-ah and Lee Kang-Suk. The former is the youngest granddaughter of the Ha family while on the other hand, the latter is the son of the Lee family.
Family’s Honor
Directed by: Park Young-Soo.
22. My Only One (2018)
Heo Gap Dol is an unemployed student who has been failing the civil service exam for years. He is trying his best to pass while his longtime girlfriend Shin Gap Soon supports him. She always has a hope of him to pass the exam and propose to her, taking her responsibility in the future. This series shows various kinds of marriage forms between couples.
My Only One
My Only One Directed by: Hong Seok-ku.
Available on: Netflix.
23. Our Gap Soon (2016)
Heo Gap Dol is an unemployed student who has been failing the civil service exam for years. He is trying his best to pass while his longtime girlfriend Shin Gap Soon supports him. She always has a hope of him to pass the exam and propose to her, taking her responsibility in the future. This series shows various kinds of marriage forms between couples.
Our Gap Soon
Directed by: Boo Sung-Cheol.
Available on: Viki .
24. High Kick! The Revenge of the Short Legged (2011)
It is the third sequel of the drama Unstoppable High Kick. This sequel shows the ups and downs of the Ahn family and how the members face and overcome their difficulties in life.
High Kick! The Revenge of the Short Legged
Directed by: Kim Byung-Wook, Park Soon-tae, Jo Chan-Joo, Kim Yeong-gi.
25. Jang-Bo Ri Is Here! (2014)
The series revolves around Jang-Bo Ri who gets adopted by a poor family. When she grows up, she learns that she belonged to a wealthy family in real. After that, what happens?
Jang-Bo Ri Is Here!
Directed by: Baek Ho-Min.
Available on: Viki .
26. Glorious Day (2014)
The series revolves around Han Song-Jung who is a mother of three children. She is determined to get their children married to a wealthy, sophisticated and decent man. But surprisingly, what happens, in the end, is Han Song-Jung herself marries a person. What happens at the end?
Glorious Day
Directed by: Hong Sung-Chang
Available on: Viki.
27. Heard It Through the Grapevine (2015)
In the drama, we see Han Jeong-ho and Choi Yeon-hee to be a very rich couple. They are from a prestigious family. But because of their son, their reputation in society turns upside down. Han In-sang is their son who impregnates his girlfriend, who is from an ordinary family. She decides to isolate herself from her own family and also from the in-laws because of daily humiliation. On the other hand, Han In-Sang struggles between loving her and fulfilling his prestigious family’s expectations.
Heard It Through The Grapevine
Directed by: Ahn Pan Seok.
Available on: Viki .
28. Sunny Again Tomorrow (2018)
This drama shows how an average student changes her life and becomes a CEO of a fashion company. While she faces several issues and has to struggle a lot.
Sunny Again Tomorrow
Directed by: Eo Soo-Sun.
Available on: Youtube .
29. Sky Castle (2018)
This drama mainly focuses on motherhood. Many mothers who are housewives, living in the exclusive Sky Castle are trying hard for their children to get a chance to study at Seoul National University.
Sky Castle
Directed by: Jo Hyun-Tak.
Available on: Netflix.
30. Shining Inheritance (2009)
The story revolves around Eun-Jeong’s kindness that leads her to fortune. But before that, she loses her father. Not only that, even her brother goes missing. During that period, she faces several issues alone but due to her kind nature, she gets a chance to enjoy happiness and fortune in her life. But how? What happens to her?
Shining Inheritance
Directed by: Jin Hyuk.
31. Unstoppable High Kick (2006)
The drama shows the relationship between two brothers Lee Yoon-hoa and Lee Min-ho, born a year apart. But the most absurd part is both of them are in the same class at school. Lee Yoon-hoa is a motorcycle freak and he is famous in school for his fights and his high kick. His brother, Lee Min-ho loves web blogs and spends a long time in that.
Unstoppable High Kick
Directed by: Kim Byeong-work, Kim Chang-dong, Kim Young-ki.
There are thousands of genres out there, but the legal ones remain the best. Law Korean Drama Series are one of a kind. Dramas featuring crime, thriller, law, and justice as genres are undoubtedly one of the superior ones on the list. There is a different kind of thrill in them, and every one of us absolutely loves the suspense inside. Legal dramas are not only popular due to their thrilling storyline but also for their authenticity, as most of them are inspired by real events happening in society.
Asian dramas have always been the best out there, no matter what genre they are portraying. And, they have held their position in the genre of crime and thriller too. South Korean creators have provided us with some of the finest works in the field of law and justice. The storyline of the dramas is so powerful that they leave a strong impact on your brain and the suspense makes our skin crawl.
Therefore, here we have handpicked and discussed the 31 best law Korean drama series that you must add to your watchlist. Let’s have a look.
Law School:
Law School is one of the most popular South Korean series under the category of Law Korean Drama Series. The legal drama has been one of the best out there with its engaging plot and powerful cast performance. For sure, it is going to get you all hooked from its first episode, and once you are in you will never be out.
Law School
The plot of the show revolves around former prosecutor Yang Jong-hoon who is now a professor at Hankuk University Law School, which is a renowned law school, and two students. During a mock test, a professor from the law school is found dead, and the main suspect is Yang. The story takes many interesting and surprising twists and turns in the process of revealing the truth. Overall, the show is about lawyers realizing authenticity, law, and justice.
- Starring: Kim Myung-min as Yang Jong-hoon, Kim Bum as Han Joon-hwi, Ryu Hye-young as Kang Sol A, and Lee Jung-eun as Kim Eun-sook.
- Director: Kim Seok-yoon.
- Premiere Period: April 14 to June 9, 2021.
- Watch on: JTBC and Netflix.
- Total Number of Episodes: 16 with a running time of 60 minutes each.
Diary Of a Prosecutor:
A South Korean television series featuring the genre of law and drama. Diary of a Prosecutor is based on an essay by Kim Woong titled “Prosecutor Civil War”. The show is pretty popular among everyone for its to-the-point plot and a fantastic cast. The plot of the drama revolves around the daily lives of overworked prosecutors who are living in Jinyoung, a fictional city in South Korea.
Diary of a Prosecutor
- Starring: Lee Sun-kyun as Lee Sun-woong, Jung Ryeo-won as Cha Myung-joo, Lee Sung-jae as Jo Min-ho, Kim Kwang-kyu as Hong Jong-hak, Lee Sang-hee as Oh Yoo-jin, and Jeon Sung-woo as Kim Jung-woo.
- Director: Lee Tae-gon.
- Premiere Period: December 16, 2019, to February 11, 2020.
- Watch on: JTBC and Netflix.
- Total Number of Episodes: 16 with a running time of 60 minutes each.
Innocent Defendant:
Portraying the genres of law and thriller “Innocent Defendant” is one of the amazing series in the category of Law Korean Drama Series. The SBS series revolves around the main character, who is a prosecutor at Seoul Central District Prosecutor’s Office. Though, things take turns when one day he finds himself as a convict on death row. To add to his confusion, he doesn’t remember a thing due to his temporary amnesia. Therefore, figuring out how and why he has landed up in jail is quite unclear and frustrating for him. We see him struggling in the worst ways trying to recall all the incidents and clearing his name.
Innocent Defendant
- Starring: Ji Sung as Park Jung-woo, Um Ki-joon as Cha Sun-ho, Kwon Yu-ri as Seo Eun-hye, Oh Chang-seok as Kang Jun-hyuk, and Uhm Hyun-Kyung as Na Yeon-hee.
- Director: Jo Young-kwang as Jung Dong-yoon.
- Premiere Period: January 23 to March 21, 2017.
- Watch on: SBS and Netflix.
- Total Number of Episodes: 18 with a running time of 60 minutes each.
Suspicious Partner:
Featuring the genres of law, crime, romance, and comedy, the drama is one of the highest-rated in the respective category of South Korean series. It is also referred to with other names like “Love in Trouble”, “Destiny Lovers”, “Beware of This Woman”, “Be careful of This Woman”, “Watch Out for This Woman”, and “Suspicious Romance”.
Suspicious Partner
The SBS show portrays the story of a prosecutor named Noh Ji-wook and a prosecutor trainee named Eun Bong-hee who are working together to solve a murder mystery that involves a very cunning psychopath murderer. As the story escalates, we find out that both of them are greatly connected by their past, and when the murderer strikes, Bong Hee finds herself as a suspect. The story is filled up with lots and lots of unexpected twists and turns.
- Starring: Ji Chang-wook as Noh Ji-wook, Nam Ji-hyun as Eun Bong-hee, Choi Tae-joon as Ji Eun-hyuk, and Kwon Nara as Cha Yoo-jung.
- Director: Park Sun-ho.
- Premiere Period: May 10 to July 13, 2017.
- Watch on: SBS and Netflix.
- Total Number of Episodes: 40 with a running time of 30 minutes each.
Hyena:
Hyena is another South Korean legal drama you should definitely have on your watchlist. The show tells you the story about lawyers at Song & Kim who only engages with the 1% of people of the society, i.e., the richest ones. Jung Geum-ja is regarded as a hyena in the series as her lust for success and money knows no boundaries. She can cross the boundaries of law and lawlessness, justice ad injustice, ethics, and corruption, just to fulfill her thirst for riches.
Hyena
Then we meet the second lead of the series, Yoon Hee-jae, who is just completely opposite to Geum-ja. He believes in his skills and carries a confident persona with a brilliant mind. Despite all of his powerful demeanor, he still gets outsmarted by Geum-ja on many occasions.
- Starring: Kim Hye-soo as Jung Geum-ja and Ju Ji-hoon as Yoon Hee-jae.
- Director: Jang Tae-yoo and Lee Chang-woo.
- Premiere Period: February 21 to April 11, 2020.
- Watch on: SBS and Netflix.
- Total Number of Episodes: 16 with a running time of 70 minutes each.
Ms. Hammurabi:
Ms. Hammurabi
The show has a well-layered plot that takes you on several journeys, telling you different stories with each passing episode. To put it simply enough, the plot of the show revolves around the lives of judges and the various cases that they have solved or settled in their tenure.
- Starring: Go Ara as Park Cha Oh-reum, Kim Myung-soo as Lim Ba-reun, Sung Dong-il as Han Se-sang, Ryu Deok-hwan as Jung Bo-wang, and Lee Elijah as Lee Do-yeon.
- Director: Kwak Jung-hwan.
- Premiere Period: May 21 to July 16, 2018.
- Watch on: JTBC and Netflix.
- Total Number of Episodes: 16 with a running time of 1 hour 20 minutes each.
Your Honor:
One of the well-known legal dramas you need to have on your watchlist. The plot of the story is about two identical brothers with the same level of intellect but are living two entirely different lives. The story will thrill you to your nerves with its fantastic plot direction. We meet Han Kang-ho, who is living with his twin brother’s identity after the latter mysteriously disappears. In reality, Kang-ho has an exact different personality from his twin brother when it comes to a lengthy criminal records and multiple arrests.
Your Honor
Despite his flaws, he is looked upon with respect when he starts portraying his brother’s personality. Things take wild turns, and you definitely scream at points.
- Starring: Yoon Shi-yoon as Han Kang-ho, Lee Yoo-young as Song So-eun, Park Byung-eun as Oh Sang-cheol, and Kwon Nara as Joo-eun.
- Director: Boo Sung-cheol.
- Premiere Period: July 25 to September 20, 2018.
- Watch on: SBS TV and Netflix.
- Total Number of Episodes: 32 with a running time of 35 minutes.
Witch’s Court:
Also known as Witch at Court, the South Korean drama series portrays the genres of law and romance. The plot of the show revolves around a materialistic female prosecutor who doesn’t think twice before crossing any boundaries in order to win her cases. She has been assigned to a special task force for sex crimes, where she is joined by a new prosecutor. We see them working together and solving cases while having annoying yet adorable chemistry between them.
Witch’s Court
The show has been nominated for several categories at different award shows and has bagged most of them. The drama series was loved by the audience and the critics and is a must-watch for everyone.
- Starring: Jung Ryeo-won as Ma Yi-deum, Yoon Hyun-min as yeo Jin-wook, Jun Kwang-ryul as Jo Gap-soo, and Kim Yeo-jin as Min Ji-sook.
- Director: Kim Young-kyun.
- Premiere Period: October 9 to November 28, 2017.
- Watch on: KBS2 and Netflix.
- Total Number of Episodes: 16 with a running time of 60 minutes each.
Lawless Lawyer:
Set in a lawless and corrupt fictional city of Kisung, the Korean drama series portrays the genres of law and thriller. The plot of the show narrates the story of Bong Sang-pil and Ha Jaw-yi, who together forms a Lawless Law Firm. The interesting thing is that Sang-pil is a former gangster seeking to avenge his mother and fight against the wrongdoers with the power of law. Ha Jae-yi is a lawyer who was suspended for assaulting a judge. They come together and fight against all the wrongs with the power of law especially seeking justice against the malicious judge Cha Moon-sook and her associates.
Lawless Lawyer
The series was a fine hit on the screens, and it didn’t take long for it to become one of the highest-rated Korean dramas in cable television history.
- Starring: Lee Joon-gi as Bong Sang-pil, Seo Yea-ji as Ha Jae-yi, Lee Hye-young as Cha Moon-sook, and Choi Mi-soo as Ahn Oh-joo.
- Director: Kim Jin-min.
- Premiere Period: May 12 to July 1, 2018.
- Watch on: Netflix.
- Total Number of Episodes: 16 with a running time of 60 minutes each.
Suits:
Based on the American television series with the same name by Aaron Korsh, the South Korean drama “Suits” is one of a kind. The plot of the drama revolves around a man with no law degree mistaken for a lawyer. The misunderstanding leads him to work as a lawyer in one of the biggest law firms in New York City.
Suits
The storyline is similar in many ways to the American one, but there is a slight twist with the character of the mistaken lawyer named Go Yeon-woo. Here, he has been shown as a man with quite retentive memory, which helps him in a great way while handling legal cases and acts as a perfect cover for his secret to remain hidden.
- Starring: Jang Dong-gun as Choi Kang-seok, Park Hyung-sik as Go Yeon-woo, Chae Jung-an as Hong Da-ham, Jin Hee-kyung as Kang Ha-yeon, Ko Sung-hee as Kim Ji-na, and Choi Gwi-hwa as Chae Geun-sik.
- Director: Kim Jin-woo.
- Premiere Period: April 25 to June 14, 2018.
- Watch on: KBS2 and Netflix.
- Total Number of Episodes: 16 with a running time of 60 minutes each.
The Devil Judge:
A law Korean drama series whose webtoon adaptation is also in works portrays the genres of mystery and law. The plot of the show is set in the dystopian version of South Korea, and we don’t know what is more interesting than that. The people of this dystopian city have a strong hatred towards their leaders, and thus their life is always in chaos.
The Devil Judge
The trials in the city are held through a courtroom live show aired on television where there are three judges working together to bring peace and justice.
- Starring: Ji Sung as Kang Yo-han, Kim Min-jung as Jung Sun-ah, Park Jin-young as Kim Ga-on, and Park Gyu-young as Yoon Soo-hyun.
- Director: Choi Jung-gyu.
- Premiere Period: July 3 to August 22, 2021.
- Watch on: tvN and Netflix.
- Total Number of Episodes: 16 with a running time of 70 minutes each.
Whisper:
The SBS drama portrays the genres of law, thriller, drama, politics, and romance. The plot of the show revolves around an outstanding female section chief police officer who is firmly dedicated to her career. She meets a kind and intellect elite judge, who is known for his kind nature and brilliant brain. Together they join alliances in order to uncover defense industry corruption at the nation’s biggest law firm, Taebeak.
Whisper
- Starring: Lee Bo-young as Shin Young-joo, Lee Sang-yoon as Lee Dong-joon, Kwon Yul as Kang Jung, and Park Se-young as Choi Soo-yeon.
- Director: Myoungwoo Lee.
- Premiere Period: March 27 to May 23, 2017.
- Watch on: SBS TV and Netflix.
- Total Number of Episodes: 17 with a running time of 60 minutes each.
I Can Hear Your Voice:
One of the most popular legal dramas “I Can Hear Your Voice” portrays the genres of law, fantasy, romance, and comedy. The plot of the show revolves around Jang Hye-sung, who had a rough childhood and now is a lawyer with an idea of self-preservation. Though, her whole life takes a sharp turn when she meets a high school senior with a supernatural ability to read people’s thoughts, park Soo-ha. He gained his ability after witnessing his father’s murder which was later dismissed as a car accident.
I Can Hear Your Voice
In the process of fighting this case, Hye-sung leaves behind her pursuit of money and glory, and together they use some unconventional methods to solve their cases.
- Starring: Lee Bo-young as Jang Hye-sung, Lee Jong-suk as Park Soo-ah, Cha Gwan-woo as Yoon Sang-hyun, Lee Da-hee as Seo Do-yeon.
- Director: Jo Soo-won.
- Premiere Period: June 5 to August 1, 2013.
- Watch on: Netflix.
- Total Number of Episodes: 18 with a running period of 60 minutes each.
Vincenzo:
A globally recognized South Korean series “Vincenzo” portrays the genre of crime, drama, and dark comedy. The drama series became very popular as its first episode reached a 7.7% rating gaining it the position of the fourth highest-rated tvN drama premiere. Then it became the ninth highest-rated drama in Korean cable television history, with its finale receiving a 14.6% rating.
Vincenzo
The plot of the drama revolves around an Italy-raised but Korean-born mafia Vincenzo. He meets a skillful and sassy lawyer Hong Cha-young after he returns to South Korea and tenants of Geumga Plaza. As the show progresses ahead, the story folds into many layers and once you are in then getting out is never an option.
- Starring: Song Joong-ki as Vincenzo Cassano, Jeon Yeo-been as Hong Cha-young, Ok Taec-yeon as Jang Jun-woo, Kim yeo-jin as Choi Myung-hee, and Kwak Dong-ywon as Jang Han-seo.
- Director: Kim Hee-won.
- Premiere Period: February 20 to May 2, 2021.
- Watch on: Netflix.
- Total Number of Episodes: 20 with a running period of 1 hour 25 minutes each.
Touch Your Heart:
Portraying the genres of romance and comedy, the drama revolves around Oh Jin-shim, who is a top actress. She had a scandal that led to a strain in her career which resulted in her remaining jobless for almost two years. After all the difficulties, she gets a chance to get a role in an upcoming drama. Though, for clearing her name and securing her career, she must work as a secretary to lawyer Kwon Jung-rok.
The story escalates, and they eventually fall for each other.
Touch Your Heart
- Starring: Yoo In-na as Oh Jin-shim, Lee Dong-wook as Kwon Jung-rok, Lee Sang-woo as Kim Se-won, and Son Sung-yoon as Yoo yeo-reum.
- Director: Park Joon-hwa.
- Premiere Period: February 6 to March 28, 2019.
- Watch on: tvN and Netflix.
- Total Number of Episodes: 16 with a running time of 60 minutes each.
While You Were Sleeping:
Portraying the genres of romance, fantasy, thriller, comedy, and law, the South Korean series is one of the popular ones. The combination of the fantasy genre and the law thriller in its plot made it one of the unique ones among many. We meet three young adults who have the ability to see the future through their dreams. The dreams always show them something that leaves them shaken off completely.
To get a grip on them, the trio starts working together to prevent their disastrous dreams from turning into reality.
While You Were Sleeping
- Starred: Bae Suzy as Nam Hong-joo, Lee Jong-suk as Jung Jae-chan, Jung Hae-in as Han Woo-tak, Lee Sang-yeob as Lee Yoo-beom.
- Director: Oh Choong-hwan.
- Premiere Period: September 27 to November 16, 2017.
- Watch on: SBS Tv, Netflix, Viki, KOCOWA, and Viu.
- Total Number of Episodes: 16 with a running time of 60 minutes each.
Remember: War of The Son
A South Korean thriller series “Remember: War of The Son” portrays the genres of courtroom drama, crime, thriller, suspense, and mystery. The plot of the show revolves around Seo Jin-woo, who is suffering from a condition called hyperthymesia, because of which he remembers every single detail of his daily life. On the other side, his father suffers from Alzheimer because of which he forgets everything. Jin-woo vows to prove his father’s innocence when he is wrongfully convicted of murder.
Jin-woo becomes a lawyer to keep justice in place, but the path is never easy.
Remember: War of the Sun
- Starring: Yoo Seung-ho as Seo Jin-woo, Park Sung-woong as Park Dong-ho, Park Min-young as Lee In-ah, Namkoong Min as Nam Gyu-man, and Jung Hye-sung as Nam Yeo-kyung.
- Director: Lee Chang-min.
- Premiere Period: December 9, 2015, to February 18, 2016.
- Watch on: Netflix.
- Total Number of Episodes: 20 with a running time of 60 minutes each.
Return:
Return falls under the law Korean drama category featuring the genres of mystery, law, and thriller. The story of the show is really intriguing with its mystery layers that will make your skin crawl with the overwhelming suspense.
The show starts with a body being found on the freeway, and there are four suspects who are the most elite people in South Korea. The case is taken up by the most influential lawyer of the nation Choi Ja-hye to defend his client Kang In-ho as requested by her law school friend Geum Na-ra.
Return
However, proving In-ho innocent gives Ja-hye a hard time as he was having an affair with the victim and had an argument with her just a day before the murder took place. As the investigation carries on, many dark secrets are revealed, and the storyline develops hundreds of twists that will leave you stunned.
- Starring: Gong Hyun-jung as Choi Ja-hye, Lee Jin-wook as Dokgo Young, Shin Sung-rok as Oh Tae-seok, Bong Tae-gyu as Kim Hak-Beom, Park Ki-woong as Kang In-ho, Jung Eun-chae as Geum Na-ra, and Yoon Jonng-hoon as Seo Jun-hee.
- Director: Joo Dong-min.
- Premiere Period: January 17 to March 22, 2018.
- Watch on: Netflix.
- Total Number of Episodes: 34 with a running time of 35 minutes each.
My Lawyer, Mr. Joe:
Based on a webtoon with the same name by Kim Yang-soo, the drama portrays the genres of law, drama, and comedy. The show narrates the story of Jo Deul-ho, who once had a future as a star prosecutor and also was a son-in-law to the head of the largest law firm in the country. But his confrontation with all the corruption going around in the law firm makes him withdraw from everything. He begins a new life and rebuilds his small and run-down neighborhood law office. He becomes a lawyer with an aim to protect people and the law.
My lawyer, Mr. Joe
- Starring: Park Shin-yang as Jo Deul-ho, Kang So-ra as Lee Eun-jo, Ryu Soo-young as Shin Ji-wook, Park Sol-mi as Jang Hae-kyung, and Kim Kap-soo as Shin Young-il.
- Director: Lee Jeong-seob and Lee Eun-jin.
- Premiere Period: March 28 to May 31, 2016.
- Watch on: Netflix.
- Total Number of Episodes: 20 with a running time of 60 minutes each.
Defendant:
The SBS drama portrays the genres of thriller and law. The plot of the show narrates the story of a prosecutor at Seoul Central District Prosecutor’s Office named Park Jung-woo. Things take a wild turn, and one day he finds himself as a convict on death row. Suffering from temporary amnesia, it becomes difficult for him to prove himself innocent. But he never gives up, and the story takes many unexpected turns.
Defendant
- Starring: Ji Sung as Park Jung-woo, Um Ki-joon as Cha Sun-ho, Kwon Yu-ri as Seo Eun-hye, Oh Chang-seok as Kang Jun-hyuk, and Uhm Hyun-Kyung as Na Yeon-hee.
- Director: Jo Young-kwang as Jung Dong-yoon.
- Premiere Period: January 23 to March 21, 2017.
- Watch on: SBS and Netflix.
- Total Number of Episodes: 18 with a running time of 60 minutes each.
The Good Wife:
A Korean remake of the American television series by Robert King and Michelle King with the same name. The Good Wife portrays the genres of drama, thriller, and law. The story of the drama revolves around a man who works as a successful lawyer and has a bright future, and things go downhill when he is arrested for corruption in a political scandal. His wife, who left her job as an attorney due to their marriage, resumes her career after 13 years and, in this process, finds her new identity.
The Good Wife
- Starring: Jeon Do-yeon as Kim hye-kyung, yoo Ji-tae as Lee Tae-joon, and Yoo Kye-sang as Seo Joong-won.
- Director: Lee Jeong-hyo.
- Premiere Period: July 8 to August 27, 2016.
- Watch on: Netflix.
- Total Number of Episodes: 16 with a running time of 60 minutes each.
Room No. 9:
Portraying the genres of mystery and fantasy, the series revolves around two women who goes through a strange incident. It leads to the exchange of their fate as they exchange bodies. We also meet a man who has the key to their fate. We meet Eulji Hae-yi, who is a very strict lawyer and is known to win all her cases. She meets a death row convict. And, inside room no. 9, the souls of two women are exchanged, and their fate’s key rests in hands of Hae Yi’s boyfriend, Doctor Gi Yoo Jin.
Room No. 9
- Starring: Kim Hee-sun as Eulji Hae-yi, Kim Hae-sook as Jang Haw-sa, and Kim Young-kwang.
- Director: Ji Young-soo.
- Premiere Period: October 6 to November 25, 2018.
- Watch on: Netflix.
- Total Number of Episodes: 16 with a running time of 1 hour 5 minutes each.
Welcome 2 Life:
A Law Korean drama series portraying the genres of comedy, law, romance, and fantasy. The plot of the show revolves around a self-centered lawyer who works with people who want to take advantage of the law. Though, his pleasureful life turns upside down when all of a sudden, he gets sucked into a parallel universe due to a very strange accident. The journey inside the parallel universe creates a new life for him in which he becomes an upright prosecutor.
Welcome 2 Life
- Starring: Rain as Lee Jae Sang, In Ji Yeon as Ra Shi On, Kwak Shi Yang as Goo Dong Taek, Seo Hye Rin as Woo Young Ye, Park Yoon Young as Se Young, and Son Byung Ho as Jang Do Shik.
- Director: Kim Keun Hong and Shim So Yeon.
- Premiere Period: August 5 to September 24, 2019.
- Watch on: Apple TV, KOCOWA, Viki.
- Total Number of Episodes: 32 with a running time of 35 minutes each.
Confession:
Portraying the genres of thriller, mystery, law, and drama, the series is also known as “Confess” and “Jabaek”. The South Korean legal drama narrates the story of a case that involves a hidden truth behind the law restraining double jeopardy. We met Choi Do Hyun, who had heart disease and spent most of his childhood in a hospital bed. His father was convicted for murder right after his successful heart transplant surgery.
To prove the innocence of his father, he becomes a lawyer.
Confession
- Starring: Lee Jun Ho as Choi Do Hyun, Shin Hyun Bin as Ha Yoo Ri, Yoo Jae Myung as Gi Chun Ho, Nam Ki Ae as Madame Jin, Yoon Gyung Ho as Heo Jae Man, and Ryu Kyung Soo as Han Jong Goo.
- Director: Kim Chul Gyu and Yoon Hyun Gi.
- Premiere Period: March 23, 2019, to May 12, 2019.
- Watch on: Netflix.
- Total Number of Episodes: 16 with a running time of 60 minutes each.
City Hunter:
City Hunter
- Starring: Lee Min Ho as Lee Yoon Sung, Park Min Young as Kim Na Na, Lee Joon Hyuk as Kim Young Joo, Kim Sang Joong as Lee Jin Pyo, Hwang Sun Hee as Jin Se Hee, and Kim Mi Sook as Lee Kyung Hee.
- Director: Jin Hyeok.
- Premiere Period: May 25 to July 28, 2011.
- Watch on: Viki and Apple TV.
- Total Number of Episodes: 20 with a running period of 1 hour 10 minutes.
Taxi Driver:
A South Korean drama series portraying the genres of action and crime. It is based on a webtoon titled “The Deluxe Taxi” by Carlos and Lee Jae-jin. The viewership of the show was appreciative, and all thanks to its fantastic actors and they’re fine acting skills. Plus, the authenticity of the drama played a big role in its popularity as it was based on the real horrific crimes in South Korea.
The finale of the show gave it the title of the fourth highest-rated Friday-Saturday drama in SBS history.
Taxi Driver
The plot of the show revolves around Kim Do-gi, who is a graduate of Korea Military Academy. His mother was murdered when he was young, and now, he works as a taxi driver. But not a normal one. He works for a company which offers a service of revenge-call to its clients. Well, isn’t that pretty interesting?
- Starring: Lee Je-hoon as Kim Do-gi, Esom as Kang Ha-na, Kim Eui-sung as Jang Sung-chul, and Pyo Ye-jin as Ahn Go-eun.
- Director: Park Joon-woo.
- Premiere Period: April 9 to May 29, 2021.
- Watch on: SBS TV, Netflix.
- Total Number of Episodes: 16 with a running time of 70 minutes each.
Sandglass:
One of the most high-rated Korean dramas in history, “Sandglass,” falling under the category of Law Korean drama series, portrays a tragic relationship among three friends who are affected gravely by the political and civilian oppression of the 1970s and 1980s Korea.
Sandglass
The series is a perfect mix of genres like politics, melodrama, and action. We meet Park Tae-soo, who is a gangster, Kang Woo-suk a prosecutor, and Yoo Hye-rin a rich casino owner. The story goes through many folds, and you definitely need it on your watchlist.
- Starring: Go Hyun Jung as Yoon Hye Rin, Park Sang Won as Kang Woo Suk, Choi Min Soo as Park Tae Soo, Lee Jung Jae as Baek Jae Hee, Park Geun Hyung as President Yoon, and Nam Sung Hoon as Jang Do Shik.
- Director: Kim Jong Hak.
- Premiere Period: January 9 to February 16, 1995.
- Watch on: SBS TV, Viki.
- Total Number of Episodes: 24 with a running time of 43 minutes each.
The Fiery Priest:
Portraying the genres of comedy, crime, and action, the South Korean drama series is one of the highest-rated miniseries. Undoubtedly, it was a huge success and is known for its featured parodies from other movies and dramas.
The plot of the show narrates a story of the mysterious death of an elderly priest. Following his death, an EX-NIS turned priest attempts to drag the culprits in light. As the story escalates, we go on an intriguing journey of bringing down gangsters and corrupt officials.
The Fiery Priest
- Starring: Kim Nam-gli as Kim Hae-il, Kim Sung-kyun as Goo Dae-young, Lee Hanee as Park Kyung-sun, Go Jun as Hwang Cheol-bum, and Keum Sae-rok as Seo Seung-ah.
- Director: Park Jae-bum.
- Premiere Period: February 15 to April 20, 2019.
- Watch on:
- Total Number of Episodes: 20 episodes with a running time of 1 hour and 40 of 30 minutes.
Stranger:
The Law Korean drama series portrays the genres of crime, thriller, and drama. The thriller series was a big hit both in its home country and internationally. It received many positive reviews and praises for its gripping plot and strong cast performance. In 2017 it was featured in the list of Best TV Shows in the New York times and had also bagged many grand prizes.
Stranger
The plot of the series revolves around Hwang Shi Mok, who underwent brain surgery as a child in order to keep his temper in control. Though, the surgery left him empty of any emotions. Known for his intellect and amazing logic, he became a prosecutor. One day he crosses paths with a victim while investigating corruption. At the crime scene, he meets Lieutenant Han yeo Jin, and they join forces to solve the murder mystery and uproot all the corruption.
- Starring: Jo Seung Woo as Hwang Shi Mok, Bae Doo Na as Han Yeo Jin, Lee Joon Hyuk as Seo Dong Jae, Yoo Je Myung as Lee Chang Joon, Shin Hae Sun as Young Eun Soo, and Choi Jaw Woong as Jang Geon.
- Director: Ahn Gil Ho.
- Premiere Period: June 10 to July 20, 2017.
- Watch on: Netflix.
- Total Number of Episodes: 16 with a running time of 1 hour 10 minutes.
Lookout:
Portraying the genres of action, thriller, mystery, law, and crime, the South Korean drama series is also referred to as “The Guardians”.
Lookout
The plot of the show revolves around a group of people whose normal lives are thrown into chaos due to a family tragedy. They keep track of criminals for 24 hours and saves the potential victim before the crime is committed. The story of the show depicts the current society where the law doesn’t apply to the people at the higher position.
- Starring: Lee Si Young as Loo Soo Ji, Kim Young Kwang as Jang Do Han, Kim Tae Hoon as Kim Eun Joong, Kim Seul Gi as Seo Bo Mi, Key as Gong Jyung Soo, and Choi Moo Sung as Yoon Seung Ro.
- Director: Song Hyung Suk and Park Seung Woo.
- Premiere Period: May 22 to July 11, 2017.
- Watch on: Netflix, Viki, KOCOWA.
- Total Number of Episodes: 32 with a running time of 35 minutes each.
Prosecutor Princess:
The SBS Law Korean drama series portrays the genres of comedy, law, and romance. The story of the show revolves around Ma Hye Ri, a woman known for her excellent memory and ability to concentrate. Despite her career path and talents, she is more interested in being fashionable than doing hard work by becoming a prosecutor.
However, her character goes through some serious development, and she ends up becoming a very mature and brilliant prosecutor.
Prosecutor Princess
- Starring: Kim So Yeon as Ma Hye Ri, Park Shi Hoo as Seo In Woo, Han Hung Soo as Yun Se Jun, Choi Song Hyun as Jin Jung Sun, and Choi Sung Ho as Chae Ji Woon.
- Director: Jin Hyeok.
- Premiere Period: March 12 to May 30, 2010.
- Watch on: Viki, KOCOWA.
- Total Number of Episodes: 16 with a running time of 1 hour and 10 minutes.
