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Don't be fooled by the title,Its a full package;law,action,thriller,romance and lots of group hugs
LAWLESS LAWYER (2018)
Yes, I proudly belong to that legendary tribe that time-travels for the sake of past drama glories. I have my limits, of course—but I’ll still happily be emotionally wrecked by So Ji Sub in "Always" (2011) or watch Jo In-Sung be suspiciously beautiful in "That Winter, The Wind Blows". So Lawless Lawyer? Still recent enough to rescue me from my current drama slump.
Now, everyone in my dramaland circle knows I’ve had a full-blown girl crush on Seo Ye Ji's acting since It’s Okay To Not Be Okay. She’s one of those rare actresses who can play a strong female lead like it’s just another Tuesday. Sassy? Check. Unmatched aura? Check. Commands every room? Triple check.So I entered Lawless Lawyer with my expectations firmly placed on the FL side. Honestly, I didn’t even glance at who the ML was in the synopsis—my eyes were locked on Ye Ji. Biased? Maybe. Regrets? None. (Also, have you seen Eve? You should.)
Then I peeked at the timed comments on Viki and suddenly everyone was chanting “Lee Joon Gi” like it was a spiritual awakening. So of course, I did a soft stalk. And lo and behold—it’s that man. The same one who emotionally damaged the drama nation in Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo and had watchers holding their collective breath in Flower of Evil. I knew I was about to be fed. And fed, I was. For 16 episodes straight, I didn’t blink much. I didn’t skip. I was in the courtroom, emotionally on trial. I wanted revenge, justice, and answers. You don’t even need five episodes to spot the villains—this show hands you the receipts and says, “Here, help us ruin them.”
The leads? A match made in writer’s heaven. The chemistry is instant. The coordination is suspiciously flawless—from their shared values, sense of justice, to their wardrobe. I know it's pre-planned, but wow, they walk and talk like synchronized icons.The side characters? Absolute gems. Whether they were on Team Justice or Team Evil, they were loyal, consistent, and so well-written that for a brief moment, I considered joining a cult. Just this one, though.
Our ML,Bong Sang Pil isn’t your average courtroom hero. He fights—literally. Mid-air kicks, real punches, and not a stunt double in sight. The Behind The Scene confirmed it: no wires, just wild talent. I knew a gangster-raised lawyer would be intense, but he took it to another level.
What I didn’t expect? The romance. Subtle. Beautiful. A quiet emotional bond between two people shaped by tragedy and driven by the same fire. No unnecessary angst, no cat-and-mouse flirting. It fell into place like a well-written poem. Seo Ye Ji handles romance with such maturity—her characters don’t shy away from feelings or intimacy. And Lee Joon Gi? Certified Oppa with enough experience to keep things sizzling but classy.
I won’t unpack the legal chaos in detail—but justice was served. After much plot twisting, courtroom brawling, and high-stakes lawyering, the bad guys got what was coming. And our leads? Off to bigger battles, because in the lawless sea of Seoul, there are always bigger fish to fry. (Watch it, you’ll get it.)
And can we also talk about the real star of this drama? No, not the leads (though they’re cute or whatever). I’m talking about the wardrobe. One word: FIRE.
Like, excuse me—who gave the costume department permission to serve looks this hard?
My only minor rant: as a legal drama, some of the gang fights felt... unnecessary. Like, sir, this could’ve been resolved with 12 bottles of soju and a solid group therapy session.
In conclusion: Lawless Lawyer is a well-written, perfectly cast, tightly directed drama. 10/10 would recommend, especially if you’re in a slump and need to be smacked awake with justice, chemistry, and some impressively choreographed courtroom chaos.
Yes, I proudly belong to that legendary tribe that time-travels for the sake of past drama glories. I have my limits, of course—but I’ll still happily be emotionally wrecked by So Ji Sub in "Always" (2011) or watch Jo In-Sung be suspiciously beautiful in "That Winter, The Wind Blows". So Lawless Lawyer? Still recent enough to rescue me from my current drama slump.
Now, everyone in my dramaland circle knows I’ve had a full-blown girl crush on Seo Ye Ji's acting since It’s Okay To Not Be Okay. She’s one of those rare actresses who can play a strong female lead like it’s just another Tuesday. Sassy? Check. Unmatched aura? Check. Commands every room? Triple check.So I entered Lawless Lawyer with my expectations firmly placed on the FL side. Honestly, I didn’t even glance at who the ML was in the synopsis—my eyes were locked on Ye Ji. Biased? Maybe. Regrets? None. (Also, have you seen Eve? You should.)
Then I peeked at the timed comments on Viki and suddenly everyone was chanting “Lee Joon Gi” like it was a spiritual awakening. So of course, I did a soft stalk. And lo and behold—it’s that man. The same one who emotionally damaged the drama nation in Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo and had watchers holding their collective breath in Flower of Evil. I knew I was about to be fed. And fed, I was. For 16 episodes straight, I didn’t blink much. I didn’t skip. I was in the courtroom, emotionally on trial. I wanted revenge, justice, and answers. You don’t even need five episodes to spot the villains—this show hands you the receipts and says, “Here, help us ruin them.”
The leads? A match made in writer’s heaven. The chemistry is instant. The coordination is suspiciously flawless—from their shared values, sense of justice, to their wardrobe. I know it's pre-planned, but wow, they walk and talk like synchronized icons.The side characters? Absolute gems. Whether they were on Team Justice or Team Evil, they were loyal, consistent, and so well-written that for a brief moment, I considered joining a cult. Just this one, though.
Our ML,Bong Sang Pil isn’t your average courtroom hero. He fights—literally. Mid-air kicks, real punches, and not a stunt double in sight. The Behind The Scene confirmed it: no wires, just wild talent. I knew a gangster-raised lawyer would be intense, but he took it to another level.
What I didn’t expect? The romance. Subtle. Beautiful. A quiet emotional bond between two people shaped by tragedy and driven by the same fire. No unnecessary angst, no cat-and-mouse flirting. It fell into place like a well-written poem. Seo Ye Ji handles romance with such maturity—her characters don’t shy away from feelings or intimacy. And Lee Joon Gi? Certified Oppa with enough experience to keep things sizzling but classy.
I won’t unpack the legal chaos in detail—but justice was served. After much plot twisting, courtroom brawling, and high-stakes lawyering, the bad guys got what was coming. And our leads? Off to bigger battles, because in the lawless sea of Seoul, there are always bigger fish to fry. (Watch it, you’ll get it.)
And can we also talk about the real star of this drama? No, not the leads (though they’re cute or whatever). I’m talking about the wardrobe. One word: FIRE.
Like, excuse me—who gave the costume department permission to serve looks this hard?
My only minor rant: as a legal drama, some of the gang fights felt... unnecessary. Like, sir, this could’ve been resolved with 12 bottles of soju and a solid group therapy session.
In conclusion: Lawless Lawyer is a well-written, perfectly cast, tightly directed drama. 10/10 would recommend, especially if you’re in a slump and need to be smacked awake with justice, chemistry, and some impressively choreographed courtroom chaos.
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