ENTERTAINMENT
Comedian Lee Chang-ho Captivates Viewers with His Role in 'I Hate Losing'
Lee Chang-ho stars as Bok Ki-woon, a charming yet clueless new employee, in the tvN X TVING original drama 'I Hate Losing.' He showcases a bromance with his colleague Kim Ji-wook (played by Kim Young-dae), adding vitality to the show.
In the drama, Bok Ki-woon is a 31-year-old rookie who lands a job in the new business team led by Team Leader Son Hae-young (played by Shin Min-ah). He shares a special bond with Kim Ji-wook, whom he met during a job interview.
From his first appearance, Bok Ki-woon brings humor with his unique chemistry with Kim Ji-wook. He acknowledges Kim Ji-wook's righteous attitude after observing his bold confrontation with rude interviewers. This camaraderie continues as Bok Ki-woon praises Kim Ji-wook to their colleagues.
In episodes 5 and 6, aired on the 9th and 10th, Bok Ki-woon's loyalty leads to unexpected tension. Misunderstanding the relationship between Son Hae-young and Kim Ji-wook, he reports Son Hae-young for workplace harassment. This forces Kim Ji-wook to reveal his true identity, leading to a fake marriage scenario that Bok Ki-woon inadvertently facilitates.
Bok Ki-woon decides to resign after being mistaken for a nepotism hire due to his unique name. Son Hae-young and Kim Ji-wook visit his home, and the bromance between Kim Ji-wook and Bok Ki-woon quickly resumes, bringing smiles to viewers.
Lee Chang-ho's portrayal of the lovable rookie has won over audiences. His realistic depiction of a K-office worker, from dancing at company dinners to quickly forgiving his favorite colleague, showcases his stable and relatable acting.
Starting as a comedian in KBS's 29th open recruitment, Lee Chang-ho has made a name for himself on YouTube and is now solidifying his acting career. He has taken on roles such as Secretary Nam Hong-do in the drama 'Strong Woman Kang Nam-soon' and Lawyer Hwang in the OTT drama 'The Chairman is Grade 9.'
Seo-yoon Kim, TenAsia Reporter seogugu@tenasia.co.kr
