Lawless Lawyer: A 2018 South Korean television series, Lawless Lawyer stars Lee Joon-gi, Seo Yea-ji, Lee Hye-young, and Choi Min-soo. The series was written by Yoon Hyun-ho and directed by Kim Jin-min. It takes place in a fictional city called Kisung described as lawless and corrupt.
The series follows characters Bong Sang-pil and Ha Jae-yi who form the Lawless Law Firm. Sang-pil, a former gangster turned lawyer, seeks to avenge his mother and fight against those with absolute power. Often he tries to achieve his goals by using his fists and loopholes in the law. Ha Jae-yi, a lawyer of high integrity, is partnered with Sang-pil after she is suspended for assaulting a judge. They fight for justice against corrupt judge Cha Moon-sook and her associates using the law. As one of the highest-rated Korean dramas in cable television history, Lawless Lawyer premiered on May 12, 2018 and ended on July 1, 2018.
Summary of lawless lawyer with happy ending
An adult Sang-pil returns to Kisung to bring those responsible for his mother’s death to justice. He takes over a loan shark business and converts it into the Lawless Law Firm, which Jae-yi is suspended from practicing law after assaulting a judge, loses her job, and also returns home to Kisung. She soon ends up working for Sang-pil, and later becomes his partner when reinstated as a lawyer. After learning the truth about Moon-sook, she joins Sang-pil in his pursuit of justice for the wrong done to their mothers. Together, they use the law to fight against Moon-sook and her associates. Over time, they fall in love.
Despite the obstacles in their way, Sang-pil and Jae-yi succeed in revealing Moon-sook’s crimes in court and successfully plead their case against her. Moon-sook and her associates end up in prison, whereas Oh-joo commits suicide. Jae-yi and Sang-pil then return to Seoul to help Prosecutor Cheon Seung-beom fight against corrupt officials.
The main cast
- Lee Joon-gi, as Bong Sang-pil, is a former gangster turned lawyer who takes advantage of loopholes in the law and boasts an excellent win rate. Born in Kisung, but raised by his uncle Dae-woong in Seoul after his mother was killed, he became a member of his uncle’s gang before becoming a lawyer. Prior to becoming a lawyer, he spent time in prison for his gang activity. He has lived a life of hardship.[3] While now a lawyer, he is not afraid to use his fists and his old gang connections when needed for a case. He is defined by his desire to gain justice for his mother and his loyalty to Jae-yi. He trusts Jae-yi completely, even when his life, freedom, or work is on the line.
- Seo Yea-ji as Ha Jae-yi – a lawyer who is temporarily disbarred after verbally attacking a corrupt judge in court. Raised by her father after the disappearance of her mother, she returns to Kisung jobless and disgraced but chances upon Sang-pil, who offers her an opportunity to regain her license. Before her return to Kisung, she thought highly of Moon-sook as a role model. Having learned the truth, however, she is relentless in seeking justice for her mother and Sang-pil. Described by actress Seo Yea-ji as unable to hold in her anger, she does not back down when she is in the right. As a strong, independent woman, she is an equal partner with Sang-pil and protects those she loves. She is loyal to Sang-pil even when others, such as her father, oppose her relationship with him.
- As Cha Moon-sook, Lee Hye-young shows her noble, caring, and just nature. She will go to great lengths to maintain that reputation. [10] She has ordered murders, rigged trials, run a corrupt charity for her own gain, and chosen city leaders who were supportive of her cause. A formidable opponent to anyone who crosses her, she shows no remorse for her past actions. She is an antagonist of the series.[11] She does not show any remorse for her past actions.
- The man who played the role of Ahn Oh-joo in the hit drama series “Producer” is Choi Min-soo. He has also been the boss of a large corporation and the mayor of Kisung. He is a dangerous, unscrupulous man who tries to hide his ugly past and true colors. While he wishes to distance himself from his old associates, he still uses them to protect his goals. Once a loyal fixer for Moon-sook’s father, he came to support her as well. He is charismatic and can easily convince others to do his bidding.
Assisting cast
- Former gangster Tae Kwang-soo manages the field team at the law firm under the direction of Kim Byung-hee. After Sang-pil saved his life, he has remained fiercely loyal to him ever since. He is willing to do whatever Sang-pil asks of him. Having worked as a gangster, he has some fighting skills, as well as good technological skills. The man is determined to become a lawyer himself and study law.
- Former manager of the loan shark company that became the Lawless Law Firm, Kim Ki-hong plays Keum Kang. While not as skilled as others at the firm, he puts his full effort into the tasks he receives. He continues to work at the firm and often leads field activities. After struggling to understand law books, he gave up studying it.
- She is hired at the law firm after demonstrating her efficiency as Keum Ja, the sister of Keum Kang. Often she is the key to the success of the field team because she can determine the value of something quickly, and is not afraid to speak her mind and express her feelings. She is attracted to lawyers and hopes to marry one some day.
Cha Moon-sook’s surroundings
The assistant to Moon-sook is Yeom Hye-ran, Nam Soon-ja. Although she does not hold a formal job, she is known as the person to contact in order to reach Moon-sook. She often communicates orders for dirty deeds to Moon-sook. Her foremost concern is for the well-being of her daughter. She is suspicious of Oh-joo and wonders why Moon-sook favors him.
As Kang Yeon-hee, a prosecutor and daughter of Soon-ja, she has been rivals with Jae-yi since law school. Despite being intelligent and passionate, she lets her pride get the best of her. Moon-sook joined her side after she felt embarrassed after losing a case to Sang-pil. [13] Her goal is to advance her career and gain respect.
Ko In-doo is a former judge who turned into a top lawyer for Oh-joo’s company. Many consider it a privilege to be defended by him in court. At Moon-sook’s orders, however, he often destroys the cases to make it difficult for his clients to win. Such corrupt actions motivate him in terms of power and money.
Ahn Oh-joo’s surroundings
In the film, Choi Dae-hoon plays Suk Kwan-dong – Oh-joo’s campaign manager. After leaving Kisung, he went to Seoul to start his own gang, but was forced to return. He is not averse to force or even murder as a method of getting his way. After being given a second chance by Oh-joo after his return, he has carried out his orders. However, his first loyalty is to money and any method of obtaining it.
Initially, Woo Hyung-man was an honorable police officer. However, he became corrupt in order to get money to pay his wife’s medical bills. Lee Dae-yeon played this role. The love he has for his wife has allowed him to transcend his sense of right and wrong, and he has allowed Oh-joo to believe he has murdered Sang-pil and Hyung-joo.
The people around Bong Sang-pil
- As Choi Jin-ae, Shin Eun-jung is a lawyer and the mother of Sang-pil. She was a single parent raising her son while running her own law firm. In spite of the fact that she is Moon-sook’s friend, she is willing to reveal Moon-sook’s crimes due to her integrity. She did not approve of her brother’s activity as a gangster and was not speaking to him at the time of her death.
- Ahn Nae-sang, also known as Choi Dae-woong, is a leading gangster in Seoul and uncle of Sang-pil. He raised Sang-pil as his own child following the death of his sister Jin-ae. Although he desires justice for his sister, he repeatedly warns Sang-pil that revenge is not the answer. Ahn Nae-sang cares deeply for his nephew and those close to him, putting their safety above money, the gang, and his own life.
- Park Ho-san as Cheon Seung-beom- a determined public prosecutor who helps Sang-pil and Jae-yi. Sang-pil highly respects him as he had crossed paths with the prosecutor during his time in a gang (Seung-beom was the prosecutor who sent him to jail).[8] Not swayed by power, money, or pressure, he cares more about the case and getting justice than promotion. Seung-beom does what he thinks is best regardless of what his superiors tell him to do. He is defined by his sense of justice and desire to unravel corruption at all costs.
FAQ
- What is this Lawless Lawyer on Netflix?
This drama stars Lee Joon-gi as a gangster-turned-lawyer seeking revenge for his mother’s untimely death. Justice and revenge go hand-in-hand in this drama.
- Where is lawless lawyer available to watch?
Netflix