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This is how you write a perfect script. OMG, this drama is beyond amazing.

First of all, there is not a single villain and not a single moment of overacting. Every character feels so real and human. And the romance - I don't even know how to explain it. I usually hate it when the male lead is shown as this super green flag who is constantly chasing and yearning for the girl. I like my male leads calm and mature. If he likes her, he will just respectfully propose and be sure about it. And Lee Jun-ho is exactly that. He is the GREENEST FOREST of all K-dramas. No one can beat him. The way he loves Woo Young-woo - so patient, so respectful, never making her uncomfortable. And the chemistry between them? OMG???

And then the beautiful second female lead, Choi Soo-yeon. I had a crush on her character. She is peak nonchalant on the outside but would literally die for Young-woo. Usually K-dramas always show how only the female lead is putting more effort into friendships, but not here. Soo-yeon and Dong Geu-ra-mi are literally the sunshine of Young-woo's life. They defend her, hype her up, and love her unconditionally.

What I loved the most is how they wrote Soo-yeon. She also liked Jun-ho, but she NEVER hated Young-woo for it. She was jealous for a second, but she chose friendship over a guy. Why are characters like this not more famous is still a mystery to me. Female friendship like this is so rare to see done right.

Honestly, both of her friends are one of the best characters written. In this drama, no one feels like just a side character. You are just watching everyone's POV. Someone wants fame, someone wants success, someone wants love, maybe someone just wants attention, but you are never going to hate any character. Everyone is so lovable in their own way.

And OMG the boss - Attorney Jung Myung-seok. Can I talk about how this drama never revolves around a love triangle? In any other K-drama, they would have made the boss also fall in love with her. But not here. He is her guardian, her mentor, a father figure at work who genuinely cares for her platonically. That respect was so refreshing.

The script really ATE every single episode. Each case is emotional and meaningful and teaches you something new.

And how could I forget her father? He is the real MVP. He is the one who let all of this happen. He supported her in her worst and her best. A single father raising a child on the spectrum, sacrificing his entire life, his dreams, everything. The man knows that at the end, if his daughter gets married and leaves, he will have nothing left, but he still lets her fly. That kind of parental love is so hard to portray, but they did it so beautifully.

Extraordinary Attorney Woo is healing, comforting, funny, and heartwarming. It's the K-drama of the year and no one is gonna beat this.