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Beyond the Bar

Beyond the Bar () is a 2025 South Korean television series written by Park Mi-hyun, directed by Kim Jae-hong, and starring Lee Jin-wook, Jung Chae-yeon, Lee Hak-joo and Jeon Hye-bin. The first season aired on JTBC from August 2, to September 7, 2025, every Saturday and Sunday at 22:40 (KST). It is also available for streaming on Netflix. The series was renewed for a second season.

Synopsis

An office drama about Kang Hyo-min, a rookie lawyer at Yullim Law Firm, who is upright and confident but awkward in social life. With the help of her partner, the cold but experienced and talented lawyer Yoon Seok-hoon, she flowers into a full-fledged lawyer.

Cast and characters

Main

A cold but experienced and talented lawyer.
  1. Kang Hyo-min: A rookie lawyer at Yullim Law Firm.
  2. Kang Hyo-ju: Hyo-min's older twin sister.

Supporting

Yullim's Lawyers

  • Kim Kang-min as Ji Gook-hyeon
  • Lee Ju-yeon as Choi Ho-yeon
  • Pyo Jae-beom as Oh Sang-cheol
  • Kim Yeo-jin as Kwon Na-yeon
  • Kim Eui-sung as Ko Seung-cheol
  • Park Jeong-pyo as Go Tae-seop
  • Hong Seo-jun as Kim Yul-seong

People related to Kang Hyo-min

  • Kwon Ah-reum as Han Seol-ah
  • Lee Seung-yeon as Lee Ji-eun
  • Kang Sang-jun as Han Seong-chan

Production

Beyond the Bar is directed by Kim Jae-hong, who co-directed Revenant (2023), Love Scout (2025) and directed Flex X Cop (2024), and the script is written by Park Mi-hyeon. It is a co-production between SLL, BA Entertainment, Studio S and Story Allum Corporation. Kim Min-ji and Yoo Min-ho was assigned for the soundtrack of the series.

On April 1, 2026, ' reported that a second season was in development. In response to these reports, SLL stated that while a second season was discussed, specific details regarding the production schedule and returning cast members have not been finalized.

Release

The series premiered on JTBC on August 2, 2025, and aired every Saturday and Sunday at 22:40 (KST). It is also available for streaming on Netflix.

Viewership

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