Beyond the Bar (Release Date, Cast, Episode Release Guide)

Beyond the Bar (also titled Esquire: Lawyers Who Dream of Becoming Lawyers) is a South Korean workplace legal drama that premiered in August 2, 2025.

It explores the dynamic between Kang Hyo-Min (played by Jung Chae-Yeon), a righteous but socially awkward rookie lawyer, and Yoon Seok-hoon (played by Lee Jin-Uk), her brilliant yet emotionally distant senior partner at Yullim Law Firm.

With compelling weekly cases and character growth at its core, the series mixes procedural court drama with emotional depth.

• When is Beyond the Bar Coming Out? Where to Watch the Show
• Beyond the Bar Episode Release Guide
• Beyond the Bar Cast
• Beyond the Bar Photos
• Beyond the Bar Teaser

When is Beyond the Bar Coming Out? Where to Watch the Show

Beyond the Bar premiered on Saturday, August 2, 2025.

The series is available for streaming on Netflix in South Korea and internationally.

Beyond the Bar Episode Release Guide

The series consists of 12 episodes, released on the following schedule:

The series finale will air on Sunday, September 7, 2025.

Beyond the Bar Cast

• Lee Jin-Uk as Yoon Seok-Hoon
• Jung Chae-Yeon as Kang Hyo-Min
• Lee Hak-Joo as Lee Jin-Woo
• Jeon Hye-Bin as Heo Min-Jeong

Beyond the Bar Photos

Beyond the Bar Teaser

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