For anyone who’s ever chased a dream only to find it buried under deadlines, office politics, and moral compromises, Law and the City is here to strike a chord—and probably a few nerves.
Premiering July 5 on Disney+, this smart, funny, and deeply relatable Korean legal drama promises to blend sharp wit with honest storytelling in the heart of Seoul’s high-pressure legal world.
Set in Seocho, the less glamorous but fiercely competitive legal district of Seoul, Law and the City doesn’t glamorize the law—it humanizes it. Far from the trendy streets of Gangnam or the neon-lit buzz of Hongdae, Seocho is where overworked lawyers battle burnout, ethical dilemmas, and the slow erosion of their youthful idealism. The series centers on Ahn Juhyeong (Lee Jongsuk), a ninth-year associate who’s long mastered the art of lawyering but has lost sight of why he entered the field in the first place. With clients who test his values and a job that feels more like survival than success, Juhyeong’s world is shaken when Kang Huiji (Moon Ga Young), an earnest and driven new lawyer, joins the firm. Her wide-eyed ambition and unfiltered honesty remind him of the passion he used to have—and maybe still does, buried beneath the cynicism.
Law and the City offers something rare in legal dramas: not just the thrill of cases and courtroom battles, but an honest look at the inner lives of the people behind the suits. Think less glamorous TV lawyer, more exhausted overachiever trying to remember the point of it all. And it’s this balance of realism and humor that makes the series stand out.
Produced by CJ ENM Studios, a subsidiary of Korean entertainment juggernaut CJ ENM, the series boasts an impressive creative team. It’s written by Lee Seunghyeon, a real-life practicing lawyer who brings first-hand authenticity to the characters and the world they inhabit. Direction comes from Park Seungwoo (Adamas, Kairos), known for his ability to blend genre with emotion.
Lee Jong Suk, known for roles in Big Mouth and Romance is a Bonus Book, returns to the screen with a more grounded, introspective role as a man caught between legal brilliance and quiet burnout. Mun Kayoung (Link: Eat, Love, Kill, The Interest of Love) brings charm, energy, and emotional depth to Kang Huiji, making the character more than just a foil—she’s a catalyst.
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The twelve-episode series is part of Disney+’s growing portfolio of high-quality Korean content, joining other buzzworthy titles like the supernatural drama Delusion (working title), the gritty treasure-hunt thriller Low Life, and the geopolitical action series Tempest. With Law and the City, the platform continues to explore fresh, character-driven narratives that resonate with both domestic and international audiences.
Whether you’re in the legal field or simply navigating the demands of adult life, Law and the City is a timely reminder that behind every polished résumé is someone still trying to figure it all out. It’s smart without being preachy, funny without losing its edge, and realistic without being bleak.
Catch the premiere of Law and the City exclusively on Disney+ starting July 5.
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