The pressure builds, and the past quietly returns
What’s Going On?
Episodes 3 and 4 take things a little deeper. We already knew the lawyers in this office were stressed, but now we start to understand why. There’s more emotion, more tension, and more hints that some characters are carrying things they’re not ready to talk about yet.
Ahn Joo-Hyung (played by Lee Jong-Suk) is still calm on the outside, but you can tell something’s bothering him. Every time he looks at Kang Hee-Ji (played by Moon Ga-Young), it feels like he’s remembering something he’s trying to forget. Their conversations are short, but something is going on under the surface.
Quick Drama Facts – Law and the City
Title: Law and the City
Genre: Legal, Slice-of-Life, Office
Episodes: 12
Airing: Saturdays & Sundays, 9:20 p.m. KST
Network: tvN
TV Premiere Date: 5 July 2025
Main Cast: Lee Jong-Suk, Moon Ga-Young, Kang You-Seok, Ryu Hye-Young, Im Seong-Jae
Director: Park Seung-woo
Writer: Lee Seung-hyun
Episode Length: 60 minutes each
Short Intro of Characters
- Lee Jong-Suk as Ahn Joo-Hyung
- Moon Ga-Young as Kang Hee-Ji
- Kang You-Seok as Jo Chang-Won
- Ryu Hye-Young as Bae Moon-Jung
- Im Seong-Jae as Kang Sang-Ki
Episode 3 Summary
The episode starts with a quiet tension between Joo-Hyung and Hee-Ji. You can feel there’s some kind of history or unspoken feeling between them, but neither of them brings it up.
They work together on a small case involving a contract issue, and although it’s nothing dramatic, it reveals how differently they approach their jobs. Hee-Ji still wants to do what’s right, even if it means questioning the system.
Joo-Hyung, on the other hand, has seen too much to believe things will always go the right way. He’s calm and practical, but you can see that part of him respects Hee-Ji’s honesty — even if he doesn’t say it out loud.
The office feels more relaxed now. The team is starting to open up around each other — sharing lunch, joking here and there, and just feeling a little less formal.
Chang-Won keeps things light with his usual playful vibe, while Moon-Jung still acts tough, but even she seems a bit softer. You can tell they’re slowly getting more comfortable as a team.
By the end of the episode, Hee-Ji begins to feel the pressure of the job. It’s not as simple as she thought. Her client isn’t fully honest, and it frustrates her. Joo-Hyung notices this but doesn’t step in — maybe he wants her to figure it out herself.
The episode closes with a quiet moment between the two — nothing is said, but everything is felt.
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Episode 4 Summary
She had started to trust her client, but now she was facing the consequences. She feels guilty and confused. Her confidence starts to shake.
Joo-Hyung gives her some advice, but he does it in his usual way — short, careful, not too emotional. Throughout the episode, we see more of Joo-Hyung watching Hee-Ji. He’s starting to care, even if he doesn’t admit it.
There’s a moment where he defends her silently during a team discussion — nothing big, but it shows he’s on her side. Moon-Jung and Chang-Won also get more screen time. Moon-Jung criticizes Hee-Ji, but not out of hate — it feels like tough love.
On the other hand, Joo-Hyung got a divorce case, which he hated to do, but the client specifically asked him to do. It came out that the case is about his ex-girlfriend and her husband. Somehow, he did manage to win the case, but the process broke and hit me at the same time.
We've got more questions about his character. Why is he acting like this? What pulls him back?
Chang-Won, as always, tries to ease the tension with his jokes, but even he seems to realize that things are getting more serious now.
Moon-Jung's pregnancy makes her feel awkward and thoughtful, and Sang-Ki gets insulted for being a rude and ruthless lawyer. Later, the team takes on another small case, and this time, Hee-Ji steps back a bit.
She’s more cautious, less sure of herself. She’s learning that not all clients tell the truth and that sometimes, even doing your best doesn’t fix everything. The episode ends on a quiet note. Hee-Ji and Joo-Hyung leave the office together late at night.
They don’t talk much, but you can feel something growing between them. It’s not love — not yet—but there’s a sense of trust and understanding starting to form.
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Reactions
So, not a lot of people are talking about Law and the City yet, but the ones who are watching it seem to like it. Episodes 3 and 4 don’t have much big courtroom drama or shocking turns — it’s more about the characters, how they deal with work, and their problems.
People online are saying it feels very close to real life. Like, it shows how stressful a job can get, how people mess up, or feel lost, and just try to keep going.
A lot of viewers are saying Lee Jong-Suk is doing a great job. He doesn’t speak much, but his face shows everything. Moon Ga-Young also stands out — her acting feels honest. You can tell Hee-Ji is new to all this and still figuring things out, which makes her easy to connect with. This drama isn’t for everyone.
If you like fast stories with lots of twists, this might feel a bit slow. But if you enjoy simple, emotional stuff with relatable people, this one’s worth a try.
Final Thoughts
These two episodes don’t have a lot going on, honestly. But somehow, you still end up caring about the people in it. Not 'cause of any big twist or drama — it’s just that they feel real. Like, they’re tired, a bit confused, and just doing their best. You kinda get it, you know?
If you're the type who likes slow stuff that makes you feel something, Law and the City keeps getting better in that quiet way.
Personal Note:- This is the kind of drama you rewatch when the world feels too loud.
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