'The President Project' has revealed the script reading scene, previewing the crisp and delicious chemistry of actors Han Seok-kyu, Bae Hyun-seung, and Lee Rae.
The new tvN drama 'The President Project,' which will first air in September 2025 (written by Ban Gi-ri, directed by Shin Kyoung-soo, planned by Studio Dragon, produced by Du Frame), returns as the 'god' of negotiation in an age of communication failure, becoming the 'god' of chicken?! It's a negotiation drama that resolves disputes while saving citizens in crisis.
With the meeting of actor Han Seok-kyu (playing the role of the President) and tvN achieved, the youthful actors Bae Hyun-seung (playing Jo Philip) and Lee Rae (playing Lee Si-on) joined, completing a cross-generational combination that is raising expectations. The three, who will harmonize as a chicken restaurant owner and part-time workers, are expected to convey delightful laughter and warm empathy.
On this day, the script reading scene gathered key figures who will create the work together, including writer Ban Gi-ri and director Shin Kyoung-soo, as well as Han Seok-kyu, Bae Hyun-seung, and Lee Rae, to greet one another. The warm atmosphere filled with laughter quickly transformed into a negotiation scene set in a chicken restaurant as the reading began, and the actors became deeply immersed in their respective roles, focusing the attention on the scene.
First, Han Seok-kyu portrayed the chicken restaurant owner, Shin Sang-jang, who rushes to any place of conflict to resolve incidents and embodies the neighborhood hero. He stabilized the character with a clear speaking style and unique storytelling, portraying an ordinary chicken restaurant owner while transforming into a mysterious negotiator during negotiations, revealing a surprising charm.
Meanwhile, Bae Hyun-seung, who plays Jo Philip, a new judge suddenly turned into a parachute employee at a chicken restaurant, expressionly captured the confusion and embarrassment of a character placed in an unexpected situation. Curiosity is growing regarding Bae Hyun-seung's acting transformation, as he impeccably wears a chef's apron instead of a judge's robe.
Additionally, Lee Rae, playing the role of delivery worker Lee Si-on with the sharp charm of Yangnyeom chicken, was responsible for the energy on set with her realistic and vibrant reactions. Lee Rae powerfully expressed the ambition and energy of a perfect part-time worker, raising curiosity about her charming appeal as Lee Si-on.
Above all, the chemistry of the three actors who will be together at the chicken restaurant shone throughout the reading. While each highlighted their character traits as owner and part-timer, they showcased outstanding synergy, and with every exchange of dialogue, they created delicious back-and-forth conversations that made viewers even more eager for the first broadcast of 'The President Project.'
The production team of 'The President Project' noted, "We want to show that the process of resolving human conflicts through dialogue can be so exhilarating and funny," adding, "We will work together with actors, including Han Seok-kyu, Bae Hyun-seung, and Lee Rae, to create entertaining stories that you won't want to miss for a moment, so please look forward to it."
Through the script reading, interest in the stories of Han Seok-kyu, Bae Hyun-seung, and Lee Rae has been heightened, and the new tvN drama 'The President Project' is set to air for the first time in September.
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