Lee Jong-suk will appear as a 9-year veteran associate lawyer with maxed-out skills and zero desire to start his own practice in ‘Law and The City’.
The new tvN weekend drama ‘Law and The City’, which will air its first episode on July 5 (written by Lee Seung-hyun, directed by Park Seung-woo, planned by CJ ENM Studios, produced by Chorokbaem Media), portrays the growth stories of five associate lawyers (lawyers employed by a law firm who receive a salary) who commute daily to the Seocho-dong legal town.
In the drama, Lee Jong-suk takes on the role of an associate lawyer named Ahn Joo-hyung, who is part of the law firm Kyungmin. Having worked at the same company for 9 years without a single job change in a world where job transitions are frequent, Ahn Joo-hyung (Lee Jong-suk) is the official knowledge source for associate lawyers who know everything. He is the ace of Kyungmin law firm, leading trials based on sharp reasoning and accurate legal knowledge.
While most associate lawyers leave to start their own practice or move on to in-house counsel before surpassing five years of employment, Ahn Joo-hyung enjoys a serene life as a salaried worker. As a result, there is growing curiosity about Ahn Joo-hyung’s life as a salaried worker, which represents the desires of workers seeking absolute stability.
The released photos capture Ahn Joo-hyung’s 24 hours as an associate lawyer. Arriving at work at a precise time and taking his seat with a routine action, Ahn Joo-hyung starts his day with a reluctant ‘I don’t want to do this’, but soon he is busy reviewing past cases and meeting clients. His serious demeanor while consulting clients while wearing glasses exudes the aura of a skilled professional. Even while sighing ‘I don’t want to do this’, Ahn Joo-hyung resolves himself by saying, ‘If asked, I have to do it, don’t I?’ Attention is focused on how his quiet daily life unfolds.
Ahn Joo-hyung’s enjoyment of the most important lunchtime for a worker captures attention as well. Every morning, as the sun rises, he commutes to the Seocho-dong legal town and relieves stress with a meal shared with friends, which resonates delightfully with workers.
Moreover, anticipation for Lee Jong-suk, who exudes an elite charm through the character of Ahn Joo-hyung, is amplified even by just the released stills. Given his proven acting spectrum across genres, he is expected to add his own flair to Ahn Joo-hyung’s 24 hours.
‘Law and The City’, the new tvN weekend drama, will premiere on July 5 at 9:20 p.m.
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