Lawless Lawyer

Lawless Lawyer
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Also known asLawless Attorney
Hangul
무법 변호사
Hanja
無法 辯護士
Revised RomanizationMubeop Byeonhosa
McCune–ReischauerMubŏp Pyŏnhosa
Genre
Created byStudio Dragon[1]
Written byYoon Hyun-ho
Directed byKim Jin-min
Starring
Country of originSouth Korea
Original languageKorean
No. of episodes16
Production
Executive producers
Camera setupSingle-camera
Running time60 minutes
Production companyLogos Film[1]
Original release
NetworktvN
ReleaseMay 12 (2018-05-12) –
July 1, 2018 (2018-07-01)
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Lawless Lawyer (Korean무법 변호사; RRMubeop Byeonhosa) is a 2018 South Korean television series starring 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.[2] The series is set in the fictional city of Kisung[3] which is 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. He often resorts to using his fists and loopholes in the law to achieve his goals.[4] Ha Jae-yi is a lawyer of high integrity who works with Sang-pil after she is suspended for assaulting a judge.[3] Together they use the law to fight for justice against corrupt judge Cha Moon-sook and her associates.

Lawless Lawyer premiered on tvN on May 12, 2018.[3] It concluded on July 1, 2018 with the airing of the 16th episode. The series was a commercial hit and became one of the highest-rated Korean dramas in cable television history.[5]

  1. ^ a b 이준기, '무법변호사' 출연 확정…'개늑시' 감독과 특급 재회. The Chosun Ilbo (in Korean). February 27, 2018.
  2. ^ Mathew, Ilin (13 February 2018). "Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo star Lee Joon Gi to play a lawyer in new legal drama?". International Business Times, India Edition. IBT Media. Retrieved January 24, 2019.
  3. ^ a b c IM, Eun-byel (May 8, 2018). "'Lawless Lawyer' seeks justice in corrupt city". Korea Herald. Herald Corporation.
  4. ^ Inao, Clarisse (18 July 2018). "Lee Joon-gi talks about his role in 'Lawless Lawyer'". Inquirer.net. The Inquirer Company. Retrieved January 24, 2019.
  5. ^ "tvN '무법변호사' 자체 최고 시청률 경신…유종의 미". news.chosun (in Korean). July 2, 2018.

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