Extraordinary Attorney Woo Season 2 Revealed

Extraordinary Attorney Woo, the 2022 legal drama starring Park Eun Bin and Kang Tae-oh has been renewed for a second season by its producer ASTORY. Original writer Moon Ji Won will return for writing duties; however, production schedule details have yet to be confirmed.

Woo Young-woo (Park Eun-bin) is a lawyer on the autistic spectrum.

Extraordinary Attorney Woo has become an immediate hit since its debut, quickly dominating ratings and rocketing to the top spot on Netflix’s official non-English top 10 within days of airing, becoming one of the most-watched Korean series ever. Actress Park Eun-bin received critical acclaim for her outstanding portrayal as Autistic Lawyer Woo; though many saw this series as contributing to discussions around diversity and inclusion; others have voiced concern that its presence reinforces stereotypical portrayals of disability.

Scenes in the show depict various forms of ableism, from subtle comments and exclusionary behavior, to Woo’s difficulty finding work after graduating from South Korea’s most prestigious university – something many on the autism spectrum struggle to do; only 22% are employed and those that do often face workplace discrimination because of their diagnosis.

Although it’s positive that this drama has brought attention to this issue, it doesn’t go far enough in addressing innate ableism in society. According to activists, simply adding disabled characters won’t transform media; rather they should invite disabled actors as leads so as to reduce ableism within film and TV and reduce discrimination against people with disabilities by eliminating status quo practices that cause discrimination against them.

Extraordinary Attorney Woo’s success at depicting employment challenges faced by those on the autism spectrum extends beyond its primary objective; it also tackles more subtle forms of ableism within society as a whole. For example, several episodes feature Woo being rejected by colleagues and clients due to her behavior, aiming to teach viewers that being different is okay and can even be an asset within an office environment.

Extraordinary Attorney Woo has already inked a contract for its second season. Moon Ji-won will pen the script, with most cast members likely reprising their roles; it remains to be seen if Kang Tae Oh (Woo’s boyfriend in Season One) will participate as he is currently performing mandatory military service and cannot commit.

To ensure the upcoming season accurately depicts autism, the show’s writers consulted early childhood special education professor Kim Byung-gun of Korea Nazarene University and spent a year collaborating to accurately portray symptoms and social cues – hopefully giving viewers an accurate portrayal of being on the autism spectrum.

While Park has played many challenging roles, portraying an autistic lawyer has proven particularly arduous. She recently expressed concern that viewers might misunderstand her character if they do not approach it with an open mind when watching, yet is confident the audience will understand her interpretation of Woo’s charms. As she promotes the series further she hopes that more viewers embrace her charms.

Woo Young-woo is a lawyer on the autistic spectrum.

At a prestigious law firm, an impressive woman with autism surprises everyone by showing incredible legal acumen. She takes down her adversaries and overcomes prejudice against her; additionally she falls in love with someone who understands her condition – all while falling for one who understands too! While some experts feel the show might normalize disability characters too much; experts also note how well Woo Young-woo is represented as both intelligent and capable lawyer while at the same time challenging stigma surrounding autism.

Park Eun-bin has garnered high praise for her performance as the main character of Extraordinary Attorney Woo. Reportedly consulted with an early childhood special education specialist in order to accurately depict symptoms of autism within her character’s behavior. Moon Ji Won, the show’s screenwriter, worked closely with a professor from Korea Nazarene University during a year-long collaboration to ensure her characters displayed realistic autism traits; making the show more approachable for general viewers who don’t understand much about autism.

Many dramas depict autism as something to be pathologize and diagnose; Extraordinary Attorney Woo’s portrayal is different – instead depicting it as part of everyday life and portraying Young-woo’s autistic behaviors such as echolalia and stimming as normal parts of her communication, yet she still manages to hold conversations with coworkers, friends and maintain a position at one of the nation’s premier law firms. It provides an effective contrast to other dramas which have focused on characters stuck in therapy who cannot fit into society;

The show does a fantastic job of showing how others perceive Woo Young-woo within her workplace environment. While some employees of her firm may feel insecure around her, others support and treat her equally with their male colleagues – some even allowing her to lead cases due to her ability to focus on details and logic – this has an immense effect on how the general public views disabilities in the workforce and society in general.

One of the most memorable scenes from the series was when Woo’s resume was torn up by her boss, as an indication that they don’t view her as someone needing special care, showing she can function just like other lawyers at the firm.

Young-woo takes this literally and brings her pink pajama pants instead, embarrassing and discomfiting her further but showing that people on the spectrum can still show empathy and understanding towards one another. This scene shows this beautifully.

Overall, Extraordinary Attorney Woo is a quality show that has received widespread critical acclaim. While some may argue it normalizes disabled characters too quickly, its presence has helped break down stereotypes and build an inclusive culture around those with different abilities – an essential step toward eliminating discrimination still prevalent today.