Extraordinary Attorney Woo (Korean: 이상한 변호사 우영우; Japanese: ウ・ヨンウ弁護士は天才肌) is a warm, moving human legal drama about Woo Young-woo, a brilliant rookie lawyer on the autism spectrum, who grows into a real attorney while solving cases. Park Eun-bin won the Grand Prize (Daesang) at the 59th Baeksang Arts Awards for the role.
📺 Drama Info
| Broadcast | June 29 – August 18, 2022 (ENA, Korea) |
| Episodes | 16 |
| Genre | Human legal drama |
| Award | Park Eun-bin won the Grand Prize at the 59th Baeksang Arts Awards |
| Japanese remake | A Japanese remake, "Attorney Minamida Minami Is a Genius" (南田南弁護士は天才肌), started on Kansai TV / Fuji TV in October 2026 — see our comparison |
| In Japan | Streaming on Netflix |
👥 Main Cast
- Park Eun-bin as Woo Young-woo (rookie lawyer)
- Kang Tae-oh as Lee Jun-ho (litigation team staffer)
- Kang Ki-young as Jeong Myeong-seok (senior lawyer)
- Joo Hyun-young as Dong Geu-ra-mi (Young-woo's friend)
- Jeon Bae-soo as Woo Gwang-ho (Young-woo's father)
📖 Plot (no spoilers)
Woo Young-woo, who graduated at the top of her class from Seoul National University, is a genius rookie lawyer on the autism spectrum. At the big law firm Hanbada, she loves whales and gimbap (seaweed rolls) and cannot stop talking when whales come up.
Despite being met with confusion and prejudice, Young-woo solves one case after another with her unique perspective and knowledge — and her colleague Lee Jun-ho gradually comes to like her.
✨ Three Reasons to Watch
- Young-woo's way of seeing things cracks the cases — every episode makes you think, "I never saw it that way!"
- Park Eun-bin's delicate acting, praised worldwide
- Warm relationships: her father, friends and colleagues are drawn with gentle care, leaving you with a warm heart
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does Extraordinary Attorney Woo have?
16 episodes.
Who stars in Extraordinary Attorney Woo?
Park Eun-bin (Woo Young-woo) and Kang Tae-oh (Lee Jun-ho), with Kang Ki-young, Joo Hyun-young and Jeon Bae-soo.
When did Extraordinary Attorney Woo air?
From June 29 to August 18, 2022 on ENA in Korea.
Where can I watch it in Japan?
On Netflix (as of October 2026; availability may change).
Is there a Japanese remake?
Yes — "Attorney Minamida Minami Is a Genius," starring Ashida Mana, started in October 2026 on Kansai TV / Fuji TV.
Based on information as of October 2026. Streaming availability changes — please check each service.