Lee Seo-an Joins Cast of JTBC Drama 'New Employee Chairman Kang'

Actress Lee Seo-an has been cast in the drama 'New Employee Chairman Kang'.

Lee Seo-an will appear as Na Eun-se in JTBC's new weekend drama 'New Employee Chairman Kang', which premieres on May 30.

'New Employee Chairman Kang' tells the story of Kang Yong-ho, the chairman of the prestigious Choi Sung Group, known as the god of business, who is forced to live a second life after an accident.

In 'New Employee Chairman Kang', Lee Seo-an takes on the role of Na Eun-se, the eldest daughter-in-law of the Choi family. Na Eun-se is a strong supporter of Kang Jae-sung, the son of Chairman Kang Yong-ho, and is characterized by her cold rationality and realistic judgment.

Lee Seo-an is expected to add tension to the drama with her multi-dimensional acting skills honed through numerous works. There is also great anticipation for her chemistry with Jin Goo, who plays her husband Kang Jae-sung.

Lee Seo-an has proven her versatile acting range in various projects, including films like 'Monstrum' and 'Coffee Luwak', and dramas such as 'Justice', 'Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol', 'Artificial City', 'The Great Shaman Ga Doo-shim', 'Royal Loader', and 'Erotic Photo Studio'.

In the 2024 tvN drama 'Jeong Nyeon', she played the role of Yang, the owner of the teahouse where Joo-ran (played by Woo Da-bi) works, showcasing her delicate acting skills. Last year, in the TVING original 'Dear X', she portrayed Im Sun-ye, the deceased mother of top star actress Baek Ah-jin (played by Kim Yoo-jung), further enhancing her presence with her matured acting skills.

'New Employee Chairman Kang' will premiere on May 30 at 10:40 PM.

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