Ryu Abel's Character Shakes Up the Plot in tvN Drama 'Landlord'

In the fourth episode of the tvN drama 'Landlord', actress Ryu Abel plays the role of Jang Hee-joo, a real estate agent who uses redevelopment information to prevent Ha Jung-woo's character from selling his 3 billion won building, altering the course of the story.

The weekend drama 'How to Become a Landlord in Korea' (hereafter referred to as 'Landlord') on tvN intensifies as the interests surrounding the Seyoon Building and redevelopment issues come to the forefront.

In this episode, Jang Hee-joo is taken aback when Yona (played by Shim Eun-kyung) and Jang Eui-sa (played by Lee Shin-ki) suddenly offer to buy the Seyoon Building for 3 billion won. She attempts to reverse the situation by sending a message to Ki Soo-jong (played by Ha Jung-woo) advising him not to sell the building. She meets him in person to reveal that during the redevelopment construction, relics were discovered, altering the zone, and the Seyoon Building is now included in this changed area.

Hee-joo particularly influences Soo-jong's decision by mentioning that if the largest building in Asia is constructed on the site, it could yield enormous profits. When it is revealed that Min Hwal-seong (played by Kim Jun-han) knew about the redevelopment information but did not inform his friend Soo-jong, Soo-jong, in anger, decides not to sell the Seyoon Building, changing the course of the plot.

Jang Hee-joo Sets a New Stage, What's Her Next Move?Subsequently, Hee-joo introduces Soo-jong to Nam Bo-jwa-gwan (played by Park Sung-il), known as the person in charge of the redevelopment project, creating a new connection. During a following drinking session, Hee-joo leads the atmosphere with her bright and skillful demeanor, and when Nam Bo-jwa-gwan tries to involve Soo-jong in the project, she naturally aligns with the situation.

As Ryu Abel's character Jang Hee-joo creates significant changes in the story surrounding the Seyoon Building, there is growing interest in how her actions will unfold in the future.

By Yeji Ryu, Ten Asia Reporter ryuperstar@tenasia.co.kr