The situation
Ji Sung's upcoming drama "The Apartment Job" has released a new teaser, showcasing his character Park Hae Kang's election campaign and the intense showdown with Park Byung Eun's character Lee Choong Won. The drama follows Park Hae Kang, a former gang boss, as he runs for the apartment residents' council president election to expose corruption. The teaser hints at a fierce battle between Park Hae Kang and Lee Choong Won over 10 billion won.
What the internet did with it
- Theqoo users are already invested in the drama's premise, with one user commenting — "I'm so down for this, Ji Sung always brings his A-game."
- The teaser's contrast between Park Hae Kang's energetic campaigning and Lee Choong Won's menacing presence has sparked discussion about the characters' dynamics and the drama's potential for cathartic moments.
- Some netizens have noted the introduction of Jang Sook Jin, played by Moon So Ri, as an "unexpected variable" in the story, speculating about her role in the corruption and the apartment's hidden money.
The open question
The exact nature of Lee Choong Won's connection to the 10 billion won and how Park Hae Kang plans to use his election campaign to expose the corruption remains unclear, leaving viewers wondering what will unfold when the drama premieres on July 11.