Lee Jin‑Uk & Jung Chae‑yeon Shine with Seamless Chemistry in Beyond the Bar

During the official script reading held in late June 2025, both Lee Jin‑Uk and Jung Chae‑yeon immersed themselves into their roles with strong energy and focus. Lee Jin‑Uk embodied the composed but exacting partner attorney Yoon Seok‑Hoon with a deep, measured tone, while Jung Chae‑yeon brought spirited determination to rookie attorney Kang Hyo‑Min. Their chemistry was palpable from the earliest pages—highlighting a mentor-rookie dynamic that defines the core of Beyond the Bar 

In the official posters and teasers released in July, the stark contrast in their approaches is highlighted:

• Yoon Seok‑Hoon is calm, strategic, and emotionally controlled—listening with precision, keeping steady posture, and exuding authority.
  
  

• Kang Hyo‑Min, in contrast, stands forward, leans into her clients, and delivers passion—with bold determination and instinct. Their differences visually and narratively fuel the tension and growth between characters
  
  

This pairing of rational perfectionism against raw sincerity promises emotional friction with eventual professional synergy.

A mid-July teaser further underscores their evolving partnership. It shows Hyo‑Min bumbling through an early interview—arriving late, covering a stain with correction fluid—yet her quick legal instincts shine in crisis moments. Her unpredictability juxtaposes neatly with Seok‑Hoon’s critical feedback and cautious composure, emphasizing how they grow toward mutual respect and trust 

Jung Chae‑yeon shared her connection to the character: drawn by a script that challenged her perspectives, she embraced Hyo‑Min’s evolution from awkward newcomer to principled professional. Through the project, she felt herself adopting a more thoughtful, multi-perspective mindset—mirroring her character’s growth 

Though Lee Jin‑Uk has not given extensive quotes in these reports, his portrayal of Seok‑Hoon—reserved yet subtly warm in rare moments—complements Jung’s open earnestness, creating a layered interplay that drives the emotional core of their scenes.

• Premiere Date: August 2, 2025 on JTBC, airing every Saturday and Sunday at 22:40 KST
  
  

• Netflix Streaming: Available globally, with two new episodes per week, concluding in early September 2025