With a genius-level IQ, Woo Young-woo learns to embrace her extraordinary self while forming a tight-knit community of friends and allies.
The series follows Woo Young-woo, a brilliant rookie lawyer on the autism spectrum, as she navigates the challenges of working at a prestigious law firm and the complexities of courtroom battles. Despite facing prejudice and misunderstanding, her unique perspective and exceptional memory allow her to find innovative solutions to legal cases. As she grows in her career, Woo also learns about friendship, love, and self-acceptance.
Extraordinary Attorney Woo was a massive critical and commercial success, both domestically in South Korea and internationally. It garnered widespread praise for its sensitive portrayal of autism, its engaging storytelling, and strong performances, particularly from lead Park Eun-bin. The series became a cultural phenomenon, topping viewership charts and receiving numerous accolades.
Google audience: Audiences overwhelmingly loved the show, highlighting the unique and inspiring main character, the well-written legal cases, and the overall heartwarming and positive message. Many appreciated the sensitive and accurate depiction of autism and found the show to be both educational and emotionally resonant.
Won numerous awards including multiple Baeksang Arts Awards (Best Drama, Best Actress for Park Eun-bin), APAN Star Awards, and many more. Nominated for International Emmy Awards.
The character of Woo Young-woo was inspired by a real-life lawyer who has autism, though the showrunners emphasized that the character is fictional and not a direct representation of any single individual.
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