Joseon Lawyer (2023)

A showcase for the actors/characters

I mostly started watching this drama because “legal drama, but a sageuk” sounded like kind of an interesting concept. At the time I knew nothing about Wu Do-hwan or Bona at all.

But the thing about the whole concept of the drama is that, well, it’s actually “film noir, but a sageuk,” and it’s kind of serviceable but not really remarkable (although it’s not bad, either). The things that really make this drama worth watching are 1. Wu Do-hwan’s megawatt star charisma (and abs LOL) 2. Bona and Wu Do-hwan’s smoldering chemistry 3. Cha Hak-yeon’s intense but subtle performance as the second male lead.

I also have to give points to Chun Ho-jin who approaches the role of chief antagonist as a kind of casual, affable supervillain, nonchalantly manufacturing forbidden blue-and-white pottery in his own kiln for his bowing and scraping minions.

I’m also in the middle of rewatching this drama and it’s definitely worth seeing a second time: there are lots of details you’ll appreciate with a certain foreknowledge of the plot and characters.

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I finished watching this on 4/23/2023. Forgot to Review

For enthusiasts of historical Kdramas, this is an absolute gem. Woo Do Hwan, portraying Kang Han Su, an attorney, left me utterly impressed with his acting prowess. His performances, whether conveying emotions through subtle movements, captivating smiles, or portraying intense anger and fear, were truly overwhelming. There were moments when I felt like I wasn't merely watching a drama but witnessing real-life unfolds. My heartfelt applause goes to Woo Do Hwan for his incredible talent – truly amazing!

Bona, in the role of Lee Yeon Joo, delivered an outstanding performance. Her chemistry with Woo Do Hwan added another layer to the series, and she's fortunate to share the screen with such a talented co-star. While I wish to see more of her on-screen presence, it seems she opts for one drama per year, leaving audiences eagerly anticipating her next project.

Cha Hak Yeon, in his debut appearance for me, showcased a level of experience that caught my attention. The narrative's emphasis on attorneys striving to protect those falsely accused of crimes in an era where any offense could result in a death sentence was both intriguing and unsettling. I'm grateful not to have lived in Korea during that historical period. Additionally, the portrayal of Korea's historical clothing, especially the beautiful hats, added a captivating visual element to the series.

Thanks to Team Joseon Attorney: A Mortality (2020)

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An amazing drama that I would want to watch again one day

I watched this drama a year ago (I just found out MDL isn't just for reviews) so I might not remember everything. Sorry if my English isn't too great.

The story is amazing. The ML is a Joseon righteous attorney who defends victims because of his own traumas in the past. In the drama we see his cases, and his romance with a princess. The FL is a very kind and empathetic princess unlike her family which is obviously bloody so she ran away and started to live and work at a hostel or something like this and started to live a modest but pretty comfortable life.

The story is very unique. It's a very good thriller with a lot of suspense, so much that you just have to watch the next. Usually with dramas I feel a bit bored sometimes because the episodes are a bit long but I don't remember doing that for Joseon attorney. You can see the plot was very well written and high quality as well.

As for the romance it's honestly really good. I don't remember much but I remember going crazy for Bona and Woo Dohwan's chemistry. They have some steamy scenes as well relating to Woo Dohwan's body. They were so cute together.

For the cast I honestly really liked it. But I felt like Bona was a bit plain. It didn't bother me that much because she was so cute though (she improved a lot in Pyramid Game though). Except for this I love the cast. They acted well.

I dont remember the OSTs so I chose a random number.
I really want to watch the drama again because it was a very pleasant watch. Greatly recommand this masterpiece. They don't deserve their viewership ratings and even MDL ratings, they deserve much more!!!

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Moon Bin

I like the story of the series very much, the good acting of the actor has made it many times better 👍👏
Douhovan's eyes are very beautiful when the scene is emotional, you can see and feel the sadness in his eyes. 😍 Even when he plays a clown, he is also great, he provided the humor of the series😂
The tone of speaking and the voice of Ghazi Garami is also very good and it suits his role, his facial expressions are very good for the role of this model, I liked him very much.

Have you seen historical series, most of the time they are not balanced or they are all political or very sad and...
This character was balanced so far, whether it's sadness, politics, revenge, lovers or everything

See the summary is worth seeing
Only the actor who plays the role of the king looks a lot like Moon Bin, I think of him when I see him, my heart hurts 💔

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