Integrating a win-win worldview

One of the factors that made the Marvel series so popular at one time was 'world building'. K-pop is also gathering a larger fan base by creating a world view for each singer and agency. It is also common to see multiple dramas being connected into one world view. It is becoming another point of enjoyment for viewers.

Recently, actors 'Weird Lawyer Woo Young-woo' (hereinafter 'Woo Young-woo') made a special appearance in the SBS Friday-Saturday drama 'Romantic Doctor Teacher Kim 3' (hereinafter 'Partner Kim 3'), drawing attention.

Ha Yoon-kyung, Joo Jong-hyuk, Joo Hyun-young, Moon Sang-hoon, and Lim Seong-jae appeared as interviewees for new doctors at Doldam Hospital. They each explained to interviewer Kim Sa-bu (played by Han Seok-gyu) their reasons for wanting to work at Doldam Hospital.

Ha Yoon-kyung, who was a lawyer in 'Woo Young-woo', said, "I have the experience of going to overseas training for a week. It was enough time to change my life," and appeared as her bright self in 'Woo Young-woo', causing smiles. Joo Jong-hyuk naturally continued his 'conspiratorial and manipulative' character by saying, "If that's the case, how much is the annual salary?" and "If the shooter was Teacher Boo Yong-ju (Master Kim), wouldn't he get a reputation when he opens a clinic?"

Joo Hyun-young, who played the role of Woo Young-woo's best friend Donggeurimi in 'Woo Young-woo' and showed a warm and just side. Joo Hyun-young, who became the scene stealer of 'Woo Young-woo' with her unique acting, said during an interview in 'Master Kim 3', "It took me until I came to this position" and then suddenly burst into tears, embarrassing Teacher Kim. Moon Sang-hoon, who played the role of Kim Jeong-hoon, a ‘Pengsu Lover’ with autism spectrum disorder, and Lim Seong-jae, a ‘hairy president’, made everyone laugh by giving strange answers.

The reason why the cast of 'Woo Young-woo' made a special appearance in 'Partner Kim 3' is that the two works were directed by director Yoo In-sik. Viewers responded, “Doldam and Wooyoung-woo,” “It’s nice to see it like this,” “Romantic Doctor” and “Woo Young-woo’s worldview combination is fun,” “It’s a great drama combination,” and “It’s good that the drama worldviews are connected.” indicated.

'Model Taxi 2', which recently ended, and 'The Thousand Won Lawyer' (hereinafter referred to as 'Cheonbyeon'), which aired last year and attracted attention, 'exchanged' worldviews. Lee Je-hoon, the main character of 'Model Taxi 2', made a special appearance in 'Cheonbyeon', and Namgoong Min, the main character of 'Cheonbyeon', made a special appearance in 'Model Taxi 2'. Lee Je-hoon appeared in 'Top Star Lee Je-hoon' in 'Accidental Change' and added a bit of fun. Namgoong Min appeared in ‘Model Taxi 2’ just like the character of Cheon Ji-hoon from ‘Cheonbyeon’.

In the play, Cheon Ji-hoon says to Kim Do-gi (played by Lee Je-hoon), "Let's talk about people who need help from the law or who cannot be solved by the law." When Kim Do-gi said, "It sounds like you are asking me to introduce you," Cheon Ji-hoon said, "I will give you half of my fee in return for the introduction," and indicated that he would only accept 500 won. It follows the ‘natural change’ worldview that only receives an import fee of 1,000 won.

After 'Model Taxi 2' ended, Lee Je-hoon said in an interview, "Senior Namgoong Min happened to call me while I was filming 'Cheonbyeon'. He asked me if I could appear for a brief appearance. I was also in the middle of filming 'Model Taxi 2'. . I thought about what it would be like if I appeared in 'Abyss' and my brother appeared in 'Model Taxi 2'. I immediately counter-offered and he said, 'I should be the one.' I thought it was a good idea," he said, revealing the reason for the 'cameo exchange'.

There is also the advantage of being able to attract fans of each drama to other dramas if the worldview continues. Additionally, because the character's concept has already been established, the persuasiveness of the story can be increased even when it appears in another drama. Being able to continue the worldview and complete a wide-ranging story. Viewers welcome the ‘integration of worldviews’ in that they can see characters they previously liked once again in other dramas. This is why the integration of worldviews, which is a ‘win-win’ for both the production team and viewers, continues in dramas.

Kim Ji-won, Ten Asia reporter bella@tenasia.co.kr