Lee Jinwook, Charisma → Blurred unexpected leadership...Life character saved by "Squire"

By Minjeong, Cho

Aug 07, 2025

Lee Jinwook, Charisma → Blurred unexpected leadership...Life character saved by 'Squire'



Actor Lee Jin-wook is showing off his explosive presence by meeting a life character named 'Yoon Seok-hoon' in JTBC's Saturday-Sunday drama 'Squire: Lawyers Dreaming of becoming a Lawyer'.

In the play, Lee Jin-wook plays Yoon Seok-hoon, the team leader of the law firm Yulim Songmu Team, and is serving as a mentor to new lawyers. His three-dimensional performance, which transcends the cold professional aspect and human warmth, is leading viewers' favorable reviews.

Yoon Seok-hoon, who first appeared as an interviewer, froze the atmosphere with just one word. His work ethic was reflected in the words `A lawyer who does not respect his client is not a lawyer.' Lee Jin-wook's unique heavy, low-pitched voice and cool-headed eyes strongly imprinted the character's beliefs.




On the other hand, the warmth in the coolness can be seen. Although he pointed out his mistakes firmly, he showed an example of a true leader by encouraging his junior who did his part with a short encouragement. The vain charm of pleasantly reversing the heavy atmosphere was 'Wannabe Boss' itself.

Lee Jin-wook also exudes unrivaled energy in the legal scene. The tension of the play was raised with sincerity when expressing emotions on behalf of an unfair client, and a cold adventurer when negotiating with the other side. Even lines with dense legal terms were rhythmically released to maximize viewers' immersion.

Yoon Seok-hoon's past also adds interest. Yoon Seok-hoon's inner self, which is revealed as the case progresses, is convincingly depicted through Lee Jin-wook's delicate acting. Loneliness and responsibility coexisted in the scene of looking back on the past video alone, and when dealing with a dog, he delivered warmth with a smile.




In the center of a drama that melts a human narrative through a profession called a lawyer, Lee Jin-wook thoroughly expresses a character's change, growth, and unexposed wounds. The three-dimensional emotional line, stable metabolic transmission, and restrained expressive power prove the true value of 'Trusting Actor'.

The third episode of JTBC 'Squire' will air at 10:40 p.m. on the 9th.






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