Lee Jin Wook is suiting up for a compelling comeback in JTBC’s upcoming drama Esquire, premiering on August 2.
Playing the enigmatic and brilliant Yoon Seok-hoon, he is set to steal the spotlight not just with sharp suits, but with even sharper legal acumen.
Esquire is an office coming-of-age drama that follows Hyo-min (Jung Chaeyeon), an idealistic new lawyer navigating the high-stakes world of Yullim, a top-tier law firm. Guiding—or perhaps intimidating—her is Seok-hoon (Lee Jin Wook), a seemingly aloof partner lawyer with unmatched skills and an icy charm that both inspires and unnerves.
Yoon Seok-hoon is the kind of lawyer who turns heads the moment he walks into a courtroom—thanks to unconventional strategies, piercing logic, and an impenetrable presence. Off the bench, however, he’s a mystery: cold, closed-off, and strictly professional. His colleagues admire his brilliance but struggle to break past his frosty walls.
New stills from the drama hint at his intense duality. With a commanding stare and a pitch-perfect tailored look, Seok-hoon exudes a near-perfect aura. Whether he’s silently commanding a boardroom or delivering a razor-sharp address to junior associates, his presence shifts the room without effort.
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The series teases a captivating dynamic as Seok-hoon crosses paths with the socially clumsy but determined rookie Hyo-min. As they navigate court cases, office politics, and personal growth, viewers are in for a mix of mentorship, clashes, and perhaps an unexpected camaraderie.
In Beyond the Bar, Lee Jin Wook channels a colder, more calculating persona—a far cry from his previous romantic or action-packed roles. Expectations are soaring to see what fresh charisma he brings to the role of this cold-blooded courtroom tactician and reluctant mentor.
Catch his powerful transformation when Esquire premieres on August 2, airing every Saturday and Sunday on JTBC.
