Written by Park Mi-hyun, Beyond the Bar, is an upcoming South Korean television series that is directed by Kim Jae-hong. The show will premiere on JTBC on August 2, 2025 and will also premiere on Netflix. Starring Lee Jin-wook, Jung Chae-yeon, and others, the entertaining show will bring the world of lawyering and law firms to the viewers and will present viewers with a new side of K-dramas.
The show essentially focuses on the relationship between a new lawyer Hyo Min and seasoned lawyer Seok Hoon. While Hyo Min is dedicated towards her work, she often feels socially awkward. She is guided by a strict but brilliant boss, in the form of Seok Hoon.
Here are some details about the show’s release date, streaming details, and confirmed cast news.
Beyond the Bar: Release date news and streaming details

The JTBC K-drama, Beyond the Bar, will be releasing on Netflix in August 2025. The show is an upcoming internationally licensed South Korean law drama series directed by Kim Jae Hong, and will also air on the South Korean cable network JTBC.
On Netflix, the show will be released in a weekly fashion starting from August 2, 2025. The show has 12 episodes and two episodes will be released every week on Saturday and Sunday. Each episode will be approximately 60 minutes in run time and the finale for the show is scheduled to release on September 7, 2025.
Beyond the Bar: Cast details

The show has four confirmed leads as of now. They are Lee Jin Wook, Jung Chae Yeon, Lee Hak Joo, and Jeon Hye Bin.
Lee Jin Wook will play the role of Yun Seok Un. The actor has gained popularity after starring in the second and third seasons of Squid Game as Park Gyeong-seok or Player Number 246. He has also starred in Netflix shows like Sweet Home.
Jung Chae Yeon will play the role of Kang Hyo Min. The actress has previously been in Netflix shows like The King’s Affection and My First First Love. Her other shows include Family by Choice.
Lee Hak Joo will play the role of Lee Jin U. The actor was recently seen playing the lead role in the K-drama The Potao Lab. He has also starred in other Netflix projects like My Name and Mr. Sunshine.
Jeon Hye Bin will play the role of Heo Min Jeong. The actress has performed in shows like Revolutionary Sisters, Liver or Die, and Beyond the Bar will be her first Netflix series.
What is Beyond the Bar about?

Beyond the Bar is an upcoming South Korean office drama. Directed by Kim Jae-hong, the show features Lee Jin-wook, Jung Chae-yeon, and others. The series is about Hyo Min (Chae Yeon), who is a new lawyer at the Yeolim Law firm. She is upright and confident about her work but feels socially awkward when it comes to social situations. With the help of her partner, the lawyer Seok Hoon (Lee Jin Wook), Hyo Min becomes more confident and becomes a full-fledged lawyer. While Seok Hoon is cold to the rest of the world, he is admired for his skills.
Beyond the Bar will stream on Netflix.