Sprightly amusing, One Dollar Lawyer thrives with comforting lessons that also inspire a purposeful life.
Stressing the reality that kindness is always free, One Dollar Lawyer nudged on how we can choose to become modern heroes in our own way like Cheon Ji-hun.
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One Dollar Lawyer Opening Week Story
Despite being behind his law office’s rent, Cheon Ji-hun has devoted his life to accept 1,000 KRW for the legal service he offers to people.
Specifically, he brings to light the spirit of justice for underprivileged and weak people. He also gives post-case encouragement to his clients who did wrong, but wants to turn over a new leaf.
Kickstarting his remarkable skills as a lawyer, Ji-hun takes the case of a father who is on a trial for attempted theft. Apparently, he helps a drunk man who almost fell. When his hand lands on his wallet, the drunk man screams about being pickpocketed.
Unfortunately, the defendant has been convicted for thievery four times. That makes his case impossible to be overturned. Keen to free the defendant who has a sick daughter, Ji-hun faces the prosecution armed with confidence and eloquence at the trial.
He faces Prosecutor Baek Ma-ri (Kim Ji Eun), who is the granddaughter of the CEO of a big law firm. Through a jury trial, Ma-ri emphasized the defendant’s abysmal track record as a thief, and not being able to provide for his sick daughter.
Utilizing evidence and logic; Ji-hun convinces the jury about the basic principle of law to side with the defendant when there’s doubt in the argument provided.
Ultimately, Ji-hun wins the case and helps another father keen to change for the better for his family.
Meanwhile, Ma-ri finishes her probation training as a prosecutor and looks forward to joining her grandfather’s law firm.
However, she gets surprised when her grandfather asked her to work for two months at Ji-hun’s law office. Totally against her will, she curbs his real emotion and starts working at the unique law office that serves the poor and the powerless.
One Dollar Lawyer Opening Week Musings
We know that it’s almost time for SBS to pitch its justice-serving drama, rightfully so, One Dollar Lawyer fits the bill!
Namgoong Min has been creating a slew of memorable K-Drama heroes, and his role as Ji-hun is aligning with that trademark. Come to think of it, the list of characters he has played so far explored a lot of professions. Each time, he knows how to lead the character so it can resonate with viewers.
Reuniting with Kim Ji Eun since The Veil, we know the onscreen chemistry between them will be natural. Remembering the intense journey viewers shared with them in that series, One Dollar Lawyer expectedly takes a different route as we feel fun and heartening moments ahead.
So far, the launch week featured interesting cases that were executed in fascinating courtroom showdowns. We couldn’t ask for more but to proceed with compelling cases that are relatable to general viewers.
Persuasively done, the series has a great potential to be a weekend favorite based on its deftly contrived stories that would make a well-grounded big picture.
Witness life-affirming moments through stories of hope and justice in One Dollar Lawyer on SBS!
Photos: SBS Drama
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