The situation
Ji Sung and Ha Yun Kyung's characters get fake-married in the premiere of JTBC's "The Apartment Job", a drama about exposing corruption in an apartment complex. The stills show Ji Sung's character, a former mob boss, transformed into a gentle groom. The production team teases an entertaining first chapter leading into a race for 10 billion won.
What the internet did with it
- Theqoo users are *답답해* (feeling frustrated or stifled) about the drama's premise, with one user saying — "I don't know if I can take another corrupt official story"
- Instiz comments are mostly unbothered, with a few users discussing Ji Sung's acting range and how he can pull off both intimidating and gentle roles
- A fan noted that the fake wedding plot device is a common trope, but Ji Sung and Ha Yun Kyung's chemistry might make it work
The open question
The drama's success hinges on how well it balances the corruption storyline with the comedic elements of Ji Sung's character transformation, and whether the 10 billion won plot point will be enough to keep viewers engaged. The premiere on July 11 will be the first test of this balance.