The reviews for the drama 'How to Become a Building Owner in Korea' (hereafter 'Building Owner'), directed by Kim Ji-woon, Jang Jae-hyun, and Jeon Go-woon, have been released. The drama, which marks Ha Jung-woo's return to the small screen after 19 years, recorded its lowest viewership rating of 2.6% nationwide for its fifth episode. This is about one-fifth of the highest rating of 13.1% achieved by its predecessor, 'Undercover Miss Hong'.
tvN's weekend drama 'Building Owner' tells the story of a 'soul-dragging' building owner who gets involved in a fake kidnapping scheme to protect his building and family. The fake kidnapping turns into a real crime, leading to a series of events that keep viewers on the edge of their seats.
The drama explores the swirling human desires in the face of money, meeting ironic situations, and painting a picture that crosses between black comedy and thriller. Each episode features unpredictable developments, captivating endings, and the diverse performances of Ha Jung-woo, Lim Soo-jung, Kim Jun-han, Jung Soo-jung, and Shim Eun-kyung, which enhance the viewing experience. Additionally, director Lim Pil-sung's direction adds a cinematic immersion.
Director Jang Jae-hyun ('The Priests', 'Svaha: The Sixth Finger', 'The Hypnosis') praised the overwhelming synergy of the actors, saying, "Thanks to the actors who deliver their performances as if paying rent, I came to understand the genre at some point."
Director Jeon Go-woon ('Persona', 'Microhabitat', 'LTNS') shared, "A powerful black comedy that makes you not want to make weekend plans! Thank you for even dispelling my futile desire to become a building owner," cleverly conveying the drama's unfolding situation caused by 'soul-dragging'.
'How to Become a Building Owner in Korea', which is drawing attention with reviews from film directors, airs at 9:10 PM on weekends.
Lee So-jung, TenAsia Reporter forusojung@tenasia.co.kr