Lee Jun-young, Lee Joo-myung, Jeon Hye-jin, Jin Goo, and Son Hyun-joo are set to intertwine in JTBC's upcoming weekend drama 'The Rookie Chairman'.
Premiering on Saturday, May 30th, 'The Rookie Chairman' (Creator: Kim Soon-ok, Writer: Hyun Ji-min, Director: Go Hye-jin, Production: SLL, Corpus Korea, Original Work: San Kyung) has released its first teaser video and poster, hinting at the complex relationships surrounding the Choi Sung Group.
The initial teaser video immediately hints at a conflict between Hwang Jun-hyun (played by Lee Jun-young) and Kang Yong-ho (played by Son Hyun-joo), piquing curiosity. Hwang Jun-hyun boldly declares, "If I fight to the end and destroy Choi Sung, what will you do then?" Meanwhile, Kang Yong-ho expresses his unwavering dedication to the company, stating, "If I can protect Choi Sung, I can give it up a hundred times over."
The intense presence of the Choi Sung family members also draws attention. Casey Kang, secretly Kang Yong-ho's child, works as an intern, while Kang Bang-geul (played by Lee Joo-myung) and Kang Jae-kyung (played by Jeon Hye-jin) reveal their determination with the declaration, "Choi Sung is mine." Kang Jae-sung (played by Jin Goo) confidently asserts the principle of succession, showcasing different perspectives on the Choi Sung Group.
The teaser also captures the alliance between Hwang Jun-hyun and Kang Bang-geul as they confront Kang Jae-kyung and Kang Jae-sung, heightening intrigue. The reason behind Hwang Jun-hyun's decision to join forces with the hidden child Kang Bang-geul, despite being possessed by Kang Yong-ho's spirit, raises curiosity.
The teaser poster further emphasizes the unusual atmosphere between Hwang Jun-hyun and Kang Yong-ho. Hwang Jun-hyun's dark expression as he stares straight ahead contrasts with Kang Yong-ho, who stands with his back turned, creating a tense mood. The overlapping images of the two characters in a blurred boundary vividly illustrate that Kang Yong-ho's spirit resides within Hwang Jun-hyun's body.
'The Rookie Chairman' hints at the differing stances of the five characters surrounding the Choi Sung Group, raising anticipation for the unfolding story. As Hwang Jun-hyun's determination to bring down Choi Sung clashes with Kang Yong-ho's resolve to protect it, the fate of the Choi Sung Group hangs in the balance.
JTBC's new weekend drama 'The Rookie Chairman' tells the story of Kang Yong-ho, the chairman of the prestigious conglomerate Choi Sung Group, who is forced to live an unwanted second life after an accident. The drama premieres on Saturday, May 30th, at 10:40 PM.
Kim Se-ah, Ten Asia Reporter haesmik@tenasia.co.kr