An introductory guide for viewers entering the 'Seocho-dong' legal town has been released.
tvN's new weekend drama 'Seocho-dong' (written by Lee Seung-hyun, directed by Park Seung-woo, planned by CJ ENM Studios, produced by Chorokbaem Media) tells the emotional growth stories of five associate lawyers (lawyers employed by law firms and receiving salaries) who commute to Seocho-dong legal town every day. With the first broadcast set for tomorrow (5th), we looked at viewing points to better enjoy the daily lives of the five associate lawyers.
POINT. 1 Synergy created by actors and the production team!
Actors Lee Jong-suk (as Ahn Joo-hyung), Moon Ga-young (as Kang Hee-ji), Kang Yoo-seok (as Jo Chang-won), Ryu Hye-young (as Bae Mun-jung), and Lim Sung-jae (as Ha Sang-ki) exhibit delightful chemistry as the five associate lawyers. Additionally, actors Yeom Hye-ran (as Kim Hyung-min), Lee Seo-hwan (as Seong Yoo-deok), Jeong Hye-young (as Kang Jeong-yoon), Park Hyung-soo (as Na Gyeong-min), and Kim Ji-hyeon (as Kim Ryu-jin) appear as various clients, enhancing the drama's quality.
Moreover, the script based on the experiences of current lawyer Lee Seung-hyun, combined with the stylistic visual sensibilities of director Park Seung-woo, who has formed a loyal fan base, adds depth to the stories of the Seocho-dong associate lawyers. Therefore, expectations are high for 'Seocho-dong,' which will be completed through the synergy of the cast, writer, and director.
POINT. 2 The workplace reality of associate lawyers who laugh at their salaries and cry from overtime is unveiled!
'Seocho-dong' focuses on five associate lawyers hired by law firms, who receive salaries, and addresses various experiences they encounter in their workplace, indicating an anticipated connection with viewers. Rather than portraying them as heroes implementing justice or villains orchestrating events, it shows lawyers as ordinary employees who cry from overtime and laugh at their salaries.
In particular, the struggles of the protagonists, who are overwhelmed by endless work and interpersonal challenges while contemplating their careers and dreams, represent the feelings of all workers and evoke a sense of shared experience. As a result, attention is drawn to the workplace lives of these ordinary salaried lawyers.
POINT. 3 Attention to the intertwined connections inside the Hyung-min building of Seocho-dong legal town!
In the drama, Ahn Joo-hyung (played by Lee Jong-suk), Kang Hee-ji (played by Moon Ga-young), Jo Chang-won (played by Kang Yoo-seok), Bae Mun-jung (played by Ryu Hye-young), and Ha Sang-ki (played by Lim Sung-jae) are associate lawyers working in law firms located on different floors of the Hyung-min building in Seocho-dong legal town. They have varied working styles, law firms, and experiences but gather together for meals during lunch breaks, forming what they call 'meal friends.' Their friendships, which are closer than mere workplace colleagues as they share concerns and help each other during difficult times, add interest.
Among them, Ahn Joo-hyung and Kang Hee-ji had encountered each other in a different place in the past, establishing a connection. Their nuanced relationship, having met again in Seocho-dong after some time, adds a touch of warmth to their otherwise dry workplace life. Furthermore, curiosity grows over the interconnected relationships between Kim Hyung-min (played by Yeom Hye-ran), the owner of the Hyung-min building, leading lawyers of each law firm, and the associate lawyers they employ.
POINT. 4 Regardless of genre or nationality! The 'Abyunjeos' team of five enhances nighttime cravings with their meals!
Lastly, curiosity is rising regarding the lunch menu of the 'Abyunjeos' (a blend of Avenger and lawyer) group of associate lawyers at the Hyung-min building in Seocho-dong. Under the lead of food enthusiast Bae Mun-jung, Ahn Joo-hyung, Kang Hee-ji, Jo Chang-won, and Ha Sang-ki will indulge in various foods, including Korean, Chinese, Japanese, Western dishes, and desserts, stimulating viewers' appetites. Furthermore, viewers will catch some eating tips from the five 'Abyunjeos,' making the first broadcast, set to awaken weekend nighttime cravings, eagerly awaited.
With a popular lineup, relatable story, and diverse relationships providing rich entertainment, tvN's new weekend drama 'Seocho-dong' is set to air its first episode tomorrow (5th) at 9:20 p.m.
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