Baek Hyun-sung and Lee Rae get jobs at Han Suk-kyu's chicken restaurant.
The new tvN drama 'Project the President' (written by Ban Gi-ri, directed by Shin Kyung-soo, planned by Studio Dragon, produced by Du Frame), which will first air in the second half of 2025, depicts a national communication project where the 'President of Negotiation' intervenes in disputes for people in a time of communication failure and crisis.
Actor Han Suk-kyu, whose name alone raises trust levels, is attracting significant attention as he takes on the role of the 'President of Negotiation.' Additionally, actors Baek Hyun-sung and Lee Rae, who have solidified their status as rising stars, will come together as employees of the chicken restaurant operated by the President and showcase their crispy chemistry.
Baek Hyun-sung plays the role of rookie judge Jo Philip, who is loyal to the basics and principles like fried chicken. Jo Philip, who values the law and has an impressive appearance, has never ranked lower than first place since his school days, including the bar exam and the judge qualification exam. While waiting for a departmental appointment, he unexpectedly lands at the chicken restaurant run by the President (played by Han Suk-kyu) as part of a parachute assignment. Attention is on Baek Hyun-sung's transformation as Jo Philip, who suddenly becomes a chicken restaurant employee while trying to pursue his dream of being a judge.
Lee Rae plays the role of delivery worker Lee Si-on at the chicken restaurant, showcasing a spicy and sweet charm like seasoned chicken. Lee Si-on lives with her grandmother and younger sister, responsible for the family's livelihood, and during the day acts as the President's hidden informant, all while continuing her studies at night, epitomizing the pinnacle of diligent living. Her professional driving skills as a character with three years of delivery experience are expected to add thrilling excitement to 'Project the President.'
Jo Philip (played by Baek Hyun-sung), a principled rookie judge who meets Lee Si-on (played by Lee Rae) as a parachute employee and delivery worker at the chicken restaurant, will be providing refreshing relief for the wronged alongside the neighborhood negotiator, the President. The synergy between Jo Philip and Lee Si-on is expected to captivate viewers with their exhilarating journey, just like the popular half-and-half chicken loved by all ages.
'Project the President's production team noted, 'In this modern age where communication between people has decreased, it will be a drama like chicken mu that clears everyone's blocked emotions.' They added, 'Please pay attention to the transformations of actor Baek Hyun-sung and actor Lee Rae, who will complete extreme teamwork as the tightly wound rookie judge and the free-spirited delivery worker.'
The new tvN drama 'Project the President,' featuring a fresh lineup of Han Suk-kyu, Baek Hyun-sung, and Lee Rae, is already generating anticipation from viewers and will first air in the upcoming second half of the year.
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