Extraordinary Attorney Woo

Extraordinary Attorney Woo (Korean: 이상한 변호사 우영우; RR: Isanghan Byeonhosa U Yeong-u) is a South Korean television series that aired in 2022. The drama follows the professional and personal life of Woo Young-woo, a brilliant attorney who is on the autism spectrum.

Plot

Woo Young-woo (played by Park Eun-bin) possesses an exceptional memory and high intelligence, which she utilizes to navigate the complexities of the legal system. Despite her professional capabilities, she faces challenges related to social interaction and empathy. As a trainee lawyer at a prominent law firm, she encounters prejudice and institutional hurdles, yet she consistently approaches cases with a unique perspective, leading to both professional growth and personal development throughout the series.

Production

The series was directed by Yu In-sik and written by Moon Ji-won. It consists of 16 episodes and was broadcast on the ENA network, with international distribution through Netflix. The series concluded its initial run on August 18, 2022.

Cast

The series features an ensemble cast, including:

Park Eun-bin as Woo Young-woo
Kang Tae-oh as Lee Jun-ho
Kang Ki-young as Jung Myeong-seok
Baek Ji-won as Han Seon-young
Ha Yoon-kyung as Choi Su-yeon
Joo Jong-hyuk as Kwon Min-woo
Jeon Bae-su as Woo Gwang-ho
Jin Kyung as Tae Su-mi

Park Eun-bin, the lead actress of the series.