With the first season of Extraordinary Attorney Woo on Netflix complete, fans are still revisiting this cherished K-Drama and talking about it. There are many reasons for this, but they all lead to the charming character Woo Young-woo. The show’s lead actress puts on a lauded portrayal of Attorney Woo Young-woo that’s so convincing that many might wonder if Park Eun-bin is on the autism spectrum in real life.
One of the most enchanting elements of the story was the sweet romance that blossomed between attorney Young-woo and Lee Jun-ho, a member of the litigation department. Their love story seemed like an understated fairytale. As their relationship grew, it felt more magical than logical at first and progressed in the background throughout the show. It was never the main focus of the series. Instead, it blended in and remained balanced alongside the focus on attorney Woo’s development as a new lawyer who also has autism.
This guide will help you reminisce and enjoy this adorable couple’s story and all the romantic moments they shared during their special relationship.
12. Attorney Woo’s & Jun-Ho’s Fated First Meeting
In the first episode, viewers are shown one of the many challenges someone who’s autistic might encounter: a revolving door. Young-woo can’t figure out how to pass through the revolving doors until Jun-ho unexpectedly shows up on his way to work and helps her make it through.
This moment is cute and symbolizes how Jun-ho will help take Young-woo to new places she’s never been before. It’s the catalyst for the rest of their relationship as Young-woo’s horizons are broadened. And though it might not be apparent to Jun-ho at this point, his story is intertwined with hers, and together, they’ll both be able to go places they could never go alone.
11. Jun-ho Teaches Young-woo The Revolving Door Dance
The second time they meet puts a twist on the first time they met. Everything comes full circle during Young-woo’s first work day. She’s tasked with visiting a client and finds herself back at the revolving doors while waiting for a team member to take her to her destination.
Jun-ho is there and creatively suggests to Young-woo that she treats the revolving door like a waltz dance. After he teaches her the basic steps and rhythm, they realize they’re waiting for each other to on the assignment. With that, Jun-ho invites her to dance with him through the revolving doors as they leave the building. Time slows down, and Young-woo begins experiencing newfound feelings.
This scene has profound depth in its simplicity. In the span of one day, Young-woo and Jun-ho meeting for the second time at the first place they met creates a metaphor for their relationship. They pass between two worlds, their society, and Hanbada law firm, and their lives are harmonious when they exist in each world together, rather than apart. Therefore, only when Young-woo and Jun-ho are together can all of their worlds, personal, professional, and society, be brought together as one.
10. Fake Bride Attorney Woo’s Wedding Dress
While on their next case, attorney Woo and Jun-ho need to investigate a wedding dress company. They pretend to be an engaged couple to provide cover for themselves. Young-woo tries on a dress she confidently picked and is taken to the dressing room to try it on. While Jun-ho is on the phone, the staff pulls the curtains apart and reveals a fake bride Young-woo. Jun-ho’s perspective is forever changed, and attorney Woo’s beauty enthralls him.
Although arguably cliché in the way most romantic stories start with the characters being physically attracted to each other, that’s not the case here. One element that stands apart here is how most people see Young-woo as anything but a beautiful young woman. Instead, men in the show always share the first reaction; they explain how they could never date someone like Young-woo because she’s autistic. Yet, from Jun-ho’s perspective, he refuses to see her for that taboo label. Instead, he sees the purity that radiates from her soul.
9. Attorney Woo’s Eyelash Removed By Jun-ho
Outside a courtroom, Jun-ho crosses paths with attorney Woo and decides to talk with her. There’s tension between the two because the last time they met, Jun-ho tried to kiss Young-woo, and she ran away. During their conversation, Jun-ho notices a stray eyelash on Young-woo’s cheek and carefully removes it after several tries. It’s a cute moment that brings the two closer, literally and metaphorically.