Extraordinary Attorney Woo (2022) Series: Uplifting K-Drama

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The “Extraordinary Attorney Woo” series is an uplifting K-drama. This Korean drama won our hearts with its inspirit and exhilarating tale of an autistic lawyer – Woo Young-Woo.

Raised by a single father, Attorney Woo is blessed with a very high IQ and innovative thinking power. Besides she has an exceptional memory power like a whale.

And that makes her extraordinary.


Synopsis of the Extraordinary Attorney Woo (S1/2022) Series

Brilliant attorney (164 I.Q.) Woo Young-woo tackles challenges in the courtroom and beyond as a newbie at a top law firm and a woman on the autism spectrum.

While watching this Korean drama, you might notice that autistic Attorney Woo is different from the so-called other people in her legal circle. However, when it comes to her being a professional lawyer and fighting for the elusive justice, you can find that for her – no case is too big or difficult for this newbie lawyer to handle.


Ratings of the Extraordinary Attorney Woo (S1/2022) Series

FM’s rating4.05/5
Rotten Tomatoes ratings as of the date100% Tomatometer and 93% Audience Score
Rotten Tomatoes / Brad NewsomeAs entertainment, it’s an unexpected delight.
FM & Rotten Tomatoes ratings – Extraordinary Attorney Woo show.

Spoiler Free Review of the Extraordinary Attorney Woo (S1/2022) Series

The introduction

It is a simple tale about the lives of youngsters in South Korea. It touches on themes like – job, love, family, friendship, etc. This emotional K-drama strikes the right chord, as it is targeted at tweens, teens, young people, and young-at-hearts. The story of Attorney Woo is truly extraordinary and endearing.

We also loved this K-song (and the romantic angle) in this show

Although we do not understand the Korean lyrics of this melodious song from this series, still we love it. So we are sharing it with you all. We don’t know, but we always like soft soothing romantic numbers. Also, check out the video of the swoon-worthy moments with Woo Young-woo and Lee Jun-ho on YouTube. The romance is indeed in the air.

Inevitable – Korean song from Extraordinary Attorney Woo show | YouTube.

What else did we love about this show?

We loved the tender ways in which this show handled the ideas of love, friendship and family. For those of you, who prefer to watch mushy and sugary shows, this is your kind of series – sentimental romantic stuff. Actress Park Eun Bin, who plays the lead character, Attorney Woo Young Woo, has done a splendid job in this series.

No wonder, during the initial run in the summer of 2022 – this K-drama was always in the top ten non-English speaking TV shows on the streaming service Netflix platform.

The conclusion

Like many other viewers, we too loved this charming and heart-warming K-drama. One of the things that we liked about this legal drama, was that almost in each episode, Woo was taking up a fresh case. We will only say that in case, you have not watched it, then go ahead, stream this K-drama about Attorney Woo and get wooed.


Spoilers Alert – episodes’ summary and behaviour of Attorney Woo

A peek into the episodes of the first season

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Sometimes why does Attorney Woo Young Woo count?

While watching this show, you might notice that Attorney Woo Young Woo often counts to three on her fingers before entering a room or a building for the first time.

As she is unfamiliar with the said rooms and/or the buildings.

Sometimes, why does not Attorney Woo Young Woo not count?

However, she does not count to three at some other places, these seem to be familiar places – her home, her office, and her father’s restaurant. An autistic person uses this kind of behaviour – counting – which is known as a form of stemming, he uses this kind of behaviour to cope with difficult situations and unknown places, among various other reasons.

This kind of adorable behaviour has made Woo – a sweet and endearing gal in this Korean drama.


Poster of the Extraordinary Attorney Woo (S1/2022) Series

Extraordinary Attorney Woo show – poster.

Key Details about the Extraordinary Attorney Woo (S1/2022) Series

GenreDrama, Legal
Original TitleI-sang-han byeon-ho-sa U-yeong-u
(이상한 변호사 우영우)
It means Weird Lawyer Woo Young-woo in English (~Google Translate)
LanguageKorean
Age-restrictionsUA (16+)
ReleasedJune 2022
SeasonOne (1)
EpisodesSixteen (16) episodes in the Season one
CastPark Eun-bin, Kang Tae-oh, Kang Ki-young, Ha Yoon-kyung, etc.
About – Extraordinary Attorney Woo show.

Trailer of the Extraordinary Attorney Woo (S1/2022) Series

Official Trailer – Extraordinary Attorney Woo Show | YouTube.

If you like the K-drama series, then check out our article about another K-drama series named the Bloodhounds, too.

Featured & Other Images: Extraordinary Attorney Woo | Netflix.


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