Moon Ga-young and Lee Jong-suk Hint at Mysterious Past in “Law and the City” Premiere
The highly anticipated tvN weekend drama Law and the City premiered on July 5, immediately drawing attention with a subtle but intriguing interaction between Moon Ga-young and Lee Jong-suk, hinting at a complicated past between their characters.
A Glimpse Into Their Connection
In Episode 1, Lee Jong-suk’s character, Ahn Joo-hyung, instantly recognizes Kang Hee-ji, played by Moon Ga-young, upon seeing her. This brief but charged moment immediately raises questions about the history between the two.
Kang You-seok’s character, Jo Chang-won, introduces Ahn Joo-hyung with an observational narration: “Here’s a man in a black suit and white shirt, looking like he wore his tie to bed. Though his commute is only 30 minutes, his face carries the fatigue of three years. He’s the epitome of a weary professional—subdued but responsible, nearing a record for longevity in the ever-rotating Seocho-dong legal scene as a 9-year salaried associate.”
Joo-hyung and Chang-won share a typical morning elevator ride, filled with dry banter—evidence of their long-standing work relationship.
Kang Hee-ji Joins the Team
Meanwhile, Kang Hee-ji joins a new law firm, filling in for Yoo Dong-wook (played by Kim Kyung-nam), who has recently resigned. Through Yoo’s personal notes, Hee-ji is introduced to a close-knit group of lawyers: Ahn Joo-hyung, Jo Chang-won, Bae Moon-jung (Ryu Hye-young), and Ha Sang-ki (Im Seong-jae).
Among the handover tips:
“Ask Bae Moon-jung for good restaurants”
“Go to Ha Sang-ki for financial advice”
“For tough cases, rely on Ahn Joo-hyung”
When Kang Hee-ji comes across Joo-hyung’s messenger profile photo, she immediately recognizes his silhouette. She exclaims, “The world really is small. Looks like you became a fine lawyer.”
Reunion Sparks Suspense
Later, the group of lawyers gathers to meet the new addition—Hee-ji. As soon as Joo-hyung sees her, he’s visibly startled, simply uttering, “Oh?”—ending the episode on a suspenseful note that teases deeper connections to be explored in future episodes.
Law and the City airs every Saturday and Sunday at 9:20 PM KST on tvN, promising both heartwarming office dynamics and personal drama set in the bustling legal hub of Seoul.
