Actor Lee Jun-hyuk is set to play a character who hits the jackpot in a drama.
Based on the web novel "Even Lottery Winner Go to Work" (literal translation), the Tving original drama of the same name (directed and written by Yoon Young-bin) will come to life as a relatable office drama starring Lee Jun-hyuk, Seo Hyun-woo, and Oh Dae-hwan.
"Even Lottery Winner Go to Work" follows the story of Gong Eun-tae (played by Lee Jun-hyuk), a diligent and trouble-free office worker who wins the lottery and goes to work with a different mindset than the day before. The prize of "1.3 billion won" might not be enough to dramatically change one's life. However, thinking nothing would change, he ends up changing everything about himself, offering a growth story of an ordinary office worker that brings both hearty laughs and deep empathy. The film "Gangneung" director Yoon Young-bin takes the helm.
The ensemble of trusted actors completing the realistic office scene is set to make drama fans' hearts flutter. Lee Jun-hyuk, portraying the team leader of Hong Sung International's sales team 5, Gong Eun-tae, aims to renew his life's character once again. Facing a slump from realizing that the end of his hardworking life would only lead to 'boredom,' the lottery win gradually changes his attitude towards life. The relatable growth story of Gong Eun-tae, who considers the lottery win as mental insurance and goes to work without fail, raises curiosity.
Lee Jun-hyuk shared, "When I first read the script, I discussed it with a friend who works in an office. It's a story about office workers coming together. I thought this work could comfort the hearts of office workers," adding, "I'm looking forward to having fun working with actors Seo Hyun-woo and Oh Dae-hwan. Please look forward to it."
Gong Eun-tae's problematic team member and sales team 5's deputy, Yang Jun-ho, is passionately portrayed by Seo Hyun-woo. After soaring through his golden twenties, he faces a harsh reality check as he becomes less remarkable. Demoted to a problematic team member after Gong Eun-tae, his junior by a year, gets promoted to team leader first, he is learning to face reality and support others.
Seo Hyun-woo expressed, "The intriguing premise of an ordinary office worker suddenly winning the lottery caught my attention, along with the realistic and delicate story development. I want to convey the fascinating emotions I felt to the viewers. I'm excited about the chemistry with Lee Jun-hyuk and the ensemble of actors."
Oh Dae-hwan transforms into Jung Sun-hyuk, the team leader of Hong Sung International's sales team 4, known as the company's punching bag. Living a straight-laced life but constantly facing promotion failures, he decides to become an opportunist to protect himself after realizing that interpersonal relationships are more important than ability.
Oh Dae-hwan stated, "I'm thrilled to be part of 'Even Lottery Winner Go to Work.' It's great to reunite with the director and actors I've worked with before, as well as the production team. It's a meaningful project with a great message. I want to present the best outcome to the viewers."
Lee Jun-hyuk, Seo Hyun-woo, and Oh Dae-hwan starring in "Even Lottery Winner Go to Work" is scheduled to be released on Tving next year.
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(SBS Entertainment News | Kang Sun-ae)