Ever since its official lineup announcement, 'Law and the City' has been garnering high expectations.
The main trailer, released on June 24, begins with realistic scenes on a crowded subway during morning rush hour, immediately striking a chord with viewers and drawing explosive attention even before the premiere.
'Law and the City' is set in the legal district of Seocho-dong, Seoul, and tells the story of five associate lawyers with different personalities and backgrounds. It captures their realistic struggles and relationships as office workers, along with small but heartwarming moments that bloom along the way. Lee Jong Suk stars as the lead character Ahn Joo Hyung, joined by Moon Ga Young, Kang You Seok, Ryu Hye Young, and Lim Sung Jae, who vividly portray individuals navigating the challenges between work and personal life.
In the trailers, the sorrows of working life are depicted through grim expressions during the commute, mountains of paperwork, and scenes of working through the night. Rather than emphasizing the glamour of being a lawyer, the show highlights the fatigue and disillusionment of salaried professionals, earning praise for its realistic portrayal of office life. Scenes of associate lawyers reacting emotionally to client feedback, giving up their personal time, and being consumed by their work.
One standout aspect is how the five so-called “Law-vengers” (a blend of “Avengers” and “lawyers”) each relieve stress in their own way. Whether running on a track or enjoying good food while listening to each other's stories, these moments remind viewers that they are ordinary people too. Their relationships as colleagues and lunch buddies serve as their only comfort and support system at work, adding warmth to the narrative.
In the drama, associate lawyers are employed at law firms on a salary basis and handle practical, hands-on work. Since they are usually less experienced and assist partner lawyers, their daily lives are filled with intense labor and the ongoing challenge of enduring an uncertain future.
'Law and the City' is expected to offer a more multidimensional perspective on the legal profession by focusing on the characters’ work, emotions, and interpersonal dynamics.
Rather than emphasizing flashy courtroom drama, 'Law and the City' places its focus on small but fierce conflicts and personal growth that arise in daily life, hinting at a broader connection to the experiences of all working professionals today. In the latter part of the trailer, the question “Why did you want to become a lawyer?” suggests a deeper philosophical undertone, encouraging viewers to reflect on the essence of their own careers and identities.
tvN’s new weekend drama 'Law and the City' is set to premiere on July 5 at 9:20 PM.
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