Park Eun-bin’s Park Eun-woo is featured as Young-woo, who became the first lawyer on the autism spectrum to graduate in Korea. Her photographic memory and sudden eureka moments allow her to solve cases that confound other lawyers at her firm.
Even with all her success, she remains very much an individualist, and whales remain one of her main passions.
1. They’re a symbol of freedom
Young-woo is especially drawn to whales as a symbol of freedom; she advocates against captivity of cetaceans in both her legal practice and personal life.
Autism spectrum individuals tend to become very passionate about one topic, which explains why many drama characters on this spectrum display an intense passion for dinosaurs, trains or other objects of fascination – as seen by Young-woo’s vast knowledge about whales and her passionate advocacy efforts on their behalf in Extraordinary Attorney Woo.
Young-woo’s constant references to whales may sometimes cause her coworkers, like senior attorney Jung, to become annoyed; but when she successfully reverses a criminal case using obscure civil law principles instead, Jung realized Young-woo’s affinity for whales was actually a strength.
Young-woo’s openness about her affection for whales makes her even more endearing; when discussing the case with Mr. Bang Gu-ppong, for instance, she revealed her admiration of them, telling him how she “likes all whales and their freedom” (including dolphins as whales) and hopes to visit a rehabilitated aquarium on Jeju Island.
As the show becomes more and more popular, many netizens have begun deciphering its meaning and significance for themselves. Some have drawn parallels between Young-woo’s struggle against neurotypical society and whale life in general – as evidenced by Young-woo being outcast from society – and an individual whale’s lonely existence on its ocean home.
2. They’re a symbol of hope
The Whale Spirit Animal represents hope and transformation; working with this spirit guide gives you the ability to make positive change and move forward in your life. This power can especially prove helpful during times of difficulty as whales have long been associated with perseverance and endurance.
Therefore, the Whale has long been seen as a symbol of hope across many cultures. Native people in North America worshipped Mama-cocha or Mother Sea when it came to worshiping whales while Celtic culture associated them with Saint Brendan who was saved from drowning when his ship became disoriented in the sea by one. More recently however, whales are becoming an even greater hope as environmental pollution and human threats pose grave dangers to them – modern-day symbolism of the Whale has only strengthened over time!
Extraordinary Attorney Woo, which premiered in 2022 and followed Park Eun-bin as an autistic lawyer using whale-related talents to overcome prejudice within neurotypical society. Many viewers even compare BTS’ song Whalien 52 with this drama’s whale motif!
3. They’re a symbol of peace
Whales live peacefully within their ocean ecosystem, reminding us all of how important it is to coexist in harmony with each other – an apt symbolism for peace and love in which whales have long been seen as symbols.
Whales have an intimate connection to the sea and serve as powerful guardians of our planet, reminding us to conserve natural habitats to maintain the beauty of this world.
The whale fluke, or tail, is another striking feature of this remarkable creature. The two parts of its fluke split like fins to propel its movement in water – symbolizing balance and harmony and suggesting we strive to find both physically and emotionally in our lives.
People who select Whale as their power animal often find that they are better equipped to face life’s obstacles and emerge stronger on the other side. This spirit animal helps you navigate turbulent currents of life while harnessing its inherent power to sing your unique song.
People with this spirit guide tend to be highly intuitive and possess strong emotional ties to the sea, as well as being adept at sensing others’ needs and being great leaders, helping build healthy familial and social relationships.
4. They’re a symbol of love
Whales have long been seen as a sign of love. Many couples incorporate them into their wedding ceremonies or give their future father-in-law tabuas, which contain sperm whale teeth as an expression of true devotion and affection for one another. It’s a wonderful way to demonstrate just how deeply connected their relationship truly is.
Extraordinary Attorney Woo is an international favorite among K-Dramas. Starring Park Eun-bin as a young attorney beginning their first job in South Korea, this series has received critical acclaim with 100% Rotten Tomatoes rating from viewers and critics alike.
One of the hallmarks of The Voice’s popularity is its character’s passion for whales – her obsession serves as an illustration of her feelings of isolation and loneliness; furthermore, whales serve as her “psychic muses.” She’s a strong opponent of cetacean captivity as well as the slaughtering of dolphins and whales.
As such, many see the show as a positive portrayal of women’s unity and kindness, as well as an urgent call for all humans to respect and protect our oceans if only so that we may live harmoniously alongside planet Earth and all its inhabitants.