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Brilliant, Heartwarming, and Full of Whales
đź“ť Review
(WARNING: Potential Spoilers — I’m Not Saving You from Any Emotional Damage)
This drama works because it leads with empathy and never treats it as a weakness.
Instead of turning Woo Young-woo’s differences into a gimmick or an obstacle to be “fixed,” Extraordinary Attorney Woo lets them be the lens through which the world is understood.
It’s thoughtful without being preachy, emotional without being manipulative.
The result is a series that’s genuinely joyful, deeply kind, and quietly powerful.
Park Eun Bin is phenomenal. Truly. Playing Woo Young-woo could not have been easy, and she surpasses every expectation without ever slipping into caricature. I loved how Young-woo’s fascination with whales helps her solve cases—not through traditional logic, but through imagination, pattern recognition, and empathy. She confronts rigid “societal normalities” head-on and still manages to shine exactly as she is.
The supporting cast carries that same warmth. Kang Tae Oh’s smile could melt even the coldest jury, and Kang Ki Young proves—once again—that he can light up any screen whether he’s leading, supporting, or popping in for a moment. A special shout-out to Moon Sang Hoon for his heartfelt role as Kim Jeong Hun, another character on the spectrum whose presence adds depth, nuance, and resonance to the story.
And yes—the greeting scene.
“To the Woo Young-woo!”
“Dong Geu-ra-mi!”
Pure serotonin. It’s been copied everywhere, and I still smile every time—especially when San and Mingi from ATEEZ did their own version. That’s the kind of cultural joy this show creates. It doesn’t just entertain; it lingers.
I even got my mom to watch it. She loved it too. And honestly? That says everything.
đź’ Final Mood
“Fell in love with the characters, laughed a ton, and now I greet people with whale facts. 10/10 would rewatch while pretending I understand Korean law.”
(WARNING: Potential Spoilers — I’m Not Saving You from Any Emotional Damage)
This drama works because it leads with empathy and never treats it as a weakness.
Instead of turning Woo Young-woo’s differences into a gimmick or an obstacle to be “fixed,” Extraordinary Attorney Woo lets them be the lens through which the world is understood.
It’s thoughtful without being preachy, emotional without being manipulative.
The result is a series that’s genuinely joyful, deeply kind, and quietly powerful.
Park Eun Bin is phenomenal. Truly. Playing Woo Young-woo could not have been easy, and she surpasses every expectation without ever slipping into caricature. I loved how Young-woo’s fascination with whales helps her solve cases—not through traditional logic, but through imagination, pattern recognition, and empathy. She confronts rigid “societal normalities” head-on and still manages to shine exactly as she is.
The supporting cast carries that same warmth. Kang Tae Oh’s smile could melt even the coldest jury, and Kang Ki Young proves—once again—that he can light up any screen whether he’s leading, supporting, or popping in for a moment. A special shout-out to Moon Sang Hoon for his heartfelt role as Kim Jeong Hun, another character on the spectrum whose presence adds depth, nuance, and resonance to the story.
And yes—the greeting scene.
“To the Woo Young-woo!”
“Dong Geu-ra-mi!”
Pure serotonin. It’s been copied everywhere, and I still smile every time—especially when San and Mingi from ATEEZ did their own version. That’s the kind of cultural joy this show creates. It doesn’t just entertain; it lingers.
I even got my mom to watch it. She loved it too. And honestly? That says everything.
đź’ Final Mood
“Fell in love with the characters, laughed a ton, and now I greet people with whale facts. 10/10 would rewatch while pretending I understand Korean law.”
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