Netflix`s recently released Beyond the Bar (Esquire), with Lee Jin-wook and Jung Chae-yeon in the lead, is a legal romantic Korean drama that keeps the fans hooked to two major plots. The serious cases involving heinous and psychological crimes draw parallels with a love story between a rookie and her mentor in the corporate jungle. The series also touches on the essence of noona romance with the second lead duo.

What is Beyond the Bar?  

Beyond the Bar (also known as Esquire) follows Kang Hyomin (Chaeyeon), a confident rookie lawyer at Yullim law firm, as she grows into a respected attorney under the trusted supervision of her mentor, Yoon Seokhoon (Lee Jin Wook), a rigorous but skilled esquire. While dealing with their own personal issues, the unexpected couple find solace in each other with every exciting case they take on. Though the first few episodes gave a glimpse of how Kang Hyomin navigates her way through the corporate ladder while balancing her relationship. Soon after she tests her partner with a personal revelation, she realises that it was only her achievements and family background that kept him hooked to the relationship. As the story leads further with some gritty and serious cases in the courtroom, Kang Hyomin and Yoon Seokhoon grow closer. The love story with a huge age gap takes the arc by delivering a fresh perspective to the viewers.