Crime or Law Drama

Throughout his life, Han Kang Ho (Yoon Si Yoon) has never quite lived up to the same standards as his twin brother Soo Ho (also played by Yoon Si Yoon). While the brothers were always smart, Soo Ho ended up becoming a respected judge while Kang Ho became a career criminal. However, just as Kang Ho is being released from his fifth stint in prison, he learns that his brother has mysteriously gone missing. Kang Ho decides to take the opportunity to try out a different job – by posing as his brother. Now on top of the legal world, Kang Ho dispenses unconventional justice, often relying on his street smarts and intuition rather than legal precedent. Along the way, he finds himself drawn to paralegal Song So Eun (Lee You Young), who sees past his rough edges. But how long can this charade last, especially once Soo Ho returns?

Your Honor

Bong Sang Pil (Lee Joon Gi), a former gangster turned lawyer, seeks revenge for his mother's tragic death by targeting powerful individuals who believe they are above the law. Using his street skills and legal expertise, he builds an impressive winning record. Ha Jae Yi (Seo Yea Ji), a principled lawyer whose license was suspended after hitting a judge during an unjust trial, joins Sang Pil's team to pay off her father's debts. Together, they take on a high-stakes case involving Cha Moon Sook (Lee Hye Young), a senior judge, and An Oh Ju (Choi Min Soo), a former gangster turned corporate CEO. As they challenge the most powerful figures in the city, Sang Pil and Jae Yi must navigate a dangerous legal and personal battle. This is a 2018 South Korean drama series directed by Kim Jin Min.

Lawless Lawyer

Sohu

Simon Bo (Wallace Huo), a brilliant criminal psychologist at The University of Maryland, possesses an extraordinary ability to penetrate the minds of the most mysterious and violent criminals. Working closely with his young assistant Jenny Jian (Sandra Ma), the daughter of a veteran police investigator, Simon serves as an analyst and advisor on the department's most challenging cases. As they collaborate to solve complex crimes, Jenny's deep sense of justice and Simon's emotional barriers create an intriguing dynamic. Together, they navigate the intricate psychological landscapes of criminal minds, pushing each other to grow both professionally and personally. Based on the novel "When He Comes, Close Your Eyes" by Ding Mo, this is a 2015 Chinese crime drama series directed by Zhang Kai Zhou.

Love Me If You Dare

Gone with the Shirt Team

No Ji Wook (Ji Chang Wook) is a successful public prosecutor whose life changes suddenly after intern Eun Bong Hee (Nam Ji Hyun) joins his team. The duo becomes close, but things get chaotic when Bong Hee is wrongly accused of murdering her ex-boyfriend. Ji Wook pulls out all the stops to help Bong Hee – jeopardizing his stellar career in the process. Ji Wook and Bong Hee realize that the only way out of this mess for both of them is to track down the real killer. But will they close the net in time? And could they find love together as they hunt this cunning criminal?

Suspicious Partner

The Suspicious Team

Anesthesiologist Cha Yo Han (Ji Sung) possesses an uncanny ability to diagnose rare and inexplicable pain conditions in a short amount of time, resulting in the nickname “Doctor Ten Seconds.” While his unconventional methods often clash with his colleagues, he always has his patients’ comfort in mind. Unfortunately, this mindset landed him in prison after he medically euthanized a patient – who was also a murderer – whose pain he couldn’t treat. Yo Han keeps his past conviction a secret from his new coworkers, but that proves difficult when he reunites with empathetic resident Kang Si Young (Lee Se Young), who met Yo Han during his incarceration. As Yo Han and Si Young work together to help alleviate their patients’ pain, they face unprecedented medical and ethical dilemmas that challenge their views. This drama was based on the 2012 Japanese novel “On Hand of God” by Yo Kusakabe.

Doctor John

JTBC

Miss Hammurabi follows the contrasting journeys of two judges in the 44th Civil Affairs Department at the Seoul Central District. Park Cha Oh Reum (Go Ara) is a newly appointed, empathetic judge who is always passionate about fighting injustice, while Im Ba Reun (Kim Myung Soo) is a rigid, principled colleague committed to creating an equal court system. Their differing approaches to judicial work create tension and challenge each other's perspectives on law and human compassion. Together, they must navigate complex legal cases while exploring the intricacies of judicial decision-making and their own personal growth within the court system. This is a 2018 South Korean legal drama directed by Kwak Jung Hwan.

Miss Hammurabi

The Don't Judge Me Team! 

Fearless emergency service worker Kang San Hyeok (Park Hae Jin) is blighted by memory gaps. But when his rescue work leads him to a seemingly enchanted forest, he starts discovering clues about his childhood. He also meets Jeong Yeong Jae (Jo Bo Ah), a passionate young surgeon who has just begun a residency in the forest. As they spend more time in the woodland, they feel a strange bond drawing them together. Could their pasts somehow be intertwined? Will they learn the truth in this forest? And could it bring them to love? This 2020 South Korean romantic drama was directed by Oh Jong Rok.

Forest

Mysterious Forest Team

KBS02

In the 1980s, detective Cha Hyung Bin (Lee Soo Hyuk) has just proposed to his bookstore owner girlfriend Ha Eun (Jin Se Yeon), but she rejects his proposal due to a potentially-fatal heart condition that she’s kept a secret from them throughout their relationship. At the same time, a chance encounter with serial killer Gong Ji Chul (Jang Ki Young) irreversibly changes all three of their lives – with tragic results. Thirty years later, they’ve reincarnated into new identities, brought together by new coincidences: Hyung Bin is now Soo Hyuk, a prosecutor; Ha Eun is now Sa Bin, a forensic medical examiner, and Ji Chul is now Jong Bum, a medical student rumored to have psychopathic tendencies. Will their fates have a different ending this time, or are they doomed to the same conclusion once again?

Born Again

Reborn Love

Yook Dong Shik (Yoon Shi Yoon), a timid brokerage employee, witnesses a gruesome murder and finds the killer's diary. After being accidentally hit by police officer Sim Bo Kyung (Jung In Sun), he develops amnesia and believes he might be the serial killer. Bo Kyung, plagued by guilt, becomes determined to find the real murderer and protect Dong Shik. As Dong Shik's personality begins to change, questions arise about whether he could truly become a monster and if the actual serial killer will strike again. This is a 2019 South Korean drama directed by Lee Jong Jae.

Psychopath Diary

Psychopath's Minions

Dong Baek (Yoo Seung Ho), a detective with supernatural memory-reading abilities, is impetuous yet invaluable in fighting crime. Han Sun Mi (Lee Se Young), a young and brilliant criminal profiler, becomes his partner in tracking a brutal serial killer terrorizing the city. Despite their contrasting personalities, they must work together to stop the evil genius behind a series of gruesome murders. Their unconventional investigative methods and unique skills are put to the ultimate test as they race against time to catch a wicked mastermind with abilities beyond their own. Based on a popular web comic by Daum that ran from 2016 to 2018, this is a 2020 South Korean drama series directed by Kim Hwi.

Memorist

The Memorists Team

Six years after his brother's brutal murder, Xiao Duo (Dylan Wang) has risen to power as the emperor’s right-hand man in the Imperial palace, driven solely by his thirst for revenge. He allies himself with the feeble Fu Wang (Peter Ho), who temporarily holds the Imperial throne despite the Empress' own schemes for power. When Fu Wang spares the life of the former Emperor's concubine, Bu Yin Lou (Chen Yu Qi), Xiao Duo sees an opportunity to use her in his plans. But as he spends time with the captivating Yin Lou, Xiao Duo's icy resolve begins to thaw. Torn between his deep-seated desire for revenge and the unexpected stirrings of love, Xiao Duo must confront the possibility that his pursuit of vengeance may lead to his own undoing. This 2022 Chinese historical comedy drama was directed by Wu Qiang, based on the story Stupa by You Si Jie.

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