How to Become a Building Owner in Korea: Ha Jung-woo's New Drama Teaser Revealed

Ha Jung-woo's 'lecture teaser' videos for 'How to Become a Building Owner in Korea' have been released.

Premiering on March 14, tvN's new weekend drama 'How to Become a Building Owner in Korea' (hereafter 'Building Owner') tells the suspenseful story of a debt-ridden building owner who gets involved in a fake kidnapping to protect his family and building. The drama features a star-studded cast including Ha Jung-woo, Im Soo-jung, Kim Jun-han, Jung Soo-jung, and Shim Eun-kyung, generating much buzz.

The teaser videos capture the attention with the character Ki Soo-jong (played by Ha Jung-woo) giving a lecture on financial strategies. His step-by-step guide to becoming a building owner, while dreaming of a life turnaround, is both intriguing and relatable.

In 'Lecture 1: The Weight of a Building Owner,' Ki Soo-jong is seen taking out loans to the max and borrowing money from various sources. He endures by taking on part-time jobs until redevelopment is confirmed, determined to persevere no matter the outcome.

In 'Lecture 2: The Weight of a Family Man,' Ki Soo-jong reassures his worried wife Kim Sun (played by Im Soo-jung) about rising bank interest rates. He takes on any job that pays, from delivery to plumbing. Despite promising to handle everything, he makes mistakes and endures his wife's nagging, all while determined to persevere.

The teaser ends with a hint of an ominous event for Ki Soo-jong. A scene shows someone kidnapped and unconscious in his building's basement, and Ki Soo-jong's shocked reaction. His friend Min Hwal-seong (played by Kim Jun-han) taunts him, asking, "How long will you live being ignored?" as Ki Soo-jong stands in the rain with a determined expression. He ominously states, "This is the final stage," heightening curiosity about his plan.

What lengths will Ki Soo-jong go to protect his precious building and beloved family? The drama teases a thrilling journey of the burdens he must bear as a building owner and family man, raising anticipation for the premiere.

'How to Become a Building Owner in Korea' premieres on Saturday, March 14, at 9:10 PM.

Lee So-jung, TenAsia Reporter forusojung@tenasia.co.kr