The lines from 'Seocho-dong,' which represent the hearts of office workers, are drawing attention.
tvN's weekend drama 'Seocho-dong' (written by Lee Seung-hyun, directed by Park Seung-woo, planned by CJ ENM Studios, produced by Chorokbaem Media) delivers healing and comfort through the tumultuous daily lives of associate lawyers commuting to the Seocho-dong legal town in each episode. In this regard, we looked at the quotes from 'A Monster' that reflect the psychology of modern individuals 100%.
# Ahn Joo-hyung, "I have never not felt uncomfortable. I just got used to discomfort." - Episode 10
Ahn Joo-hyung (played by Lee Jong-suk) has worked as an associate lawyer for nearly 10 years under lead attorney Na Kyung-min (played by Park Hyung-soo). Even though he practiced law with emotions excluded, adhering to the office worker mindset of having to do things he didn't want to do, he was internally conflicted. By rebelling against Na Kyung-min with the words, "I have never not felt uncomfortable. I just got used to discomfort," he hinted at the discomfort he had endured. Ahn Joo-hyung's honest feelings, which he revealed after suppressing his stress from work, resonated deeply with office workers.
# Kang Hee-ji, "I hope both my parents stay happy forever. That's my dream." - Episode 6
Kang Hee-ji (played by Moon Ga-young), who played the piano to make her parents happy, became a lawyer to protect her family, who lost their smiles due to unexpected misfortune. By fulfilling her goal of saving her father, Kim Myung-ho (played by Kim Tae-hoon), who was falsely accused, as she said, "I hope both my parents stay happy forever. That's my dream," she brought warmth to the situation. Consequently, it made viewers look forward to Kang Hee-ji's future, as she is getting closer to her dream of becoming a lawyer who protects her loved ones and comforts her clients.
# Jo Chang-won, "This might be my last case." - Episode 9
Jo Chang-won (played by Kang Yoo-seok) became a lawyer without any particular reason, unlike others. However, due to the unjust instructions from lead attorney Seong Yoo-deok (played by Lee Seo-hwan) and the stress from his job, along with his father's words about inheriting the family business, Jo Chang-won fell into a deep sense of helplessness. Therefore, his words, "This might be my last case," hinted at thoughts of resignation, resonating with office workers dreaming of leaving their jobs.
# Bae Mun-jeong, "I love this job. Suing is so much fun." - Episode 9
Bae Mun-jeong (played by Ryu Hye-young), who is gradually preparing to become a working mom after pregnancy, asked lead attorney Na Kyung-min about maternity leave after childbirth but could not get a satisfactory answer and fell into thought. Expressing her affection with the words, "I love this job. Suing is so much fun," she found it hard to continue working in litigation under her current physical condition due to the nature of the job, which involves many overnight shifts and fieldwork. Bae Mun-jeong's struggle at a crossroads of changing jobs and resigning represented the reality of many working moms, drawing empathy.
# Ha Sang-ki, "I hope no one has to prove their poverty like me tonight." - Episode 6
Earlier, Ha Sang-ki (played by Lim Sung-jae) kept his impoverished past a secret because he didn't want to remember it, but after getting involved in news about a large number of elite students entering law school, he gained courage from the loyalty of friends who protect him. By saying, "I hope no one has to prove their poverty like me tonight," he opened up about his vulnerabilities and secretly went to find his mother, swallowing his tears, bringing a poignant moment. Ha Sang-ki's confession, thrown at a world that easily dismisses someone's life, touched the hearts of viewers.
In this way, 'Seocho-dong' tells a story of adults who are constantly growing while working, presenting the joys and sorrows of life. Viewers are curious about what path the lawyers, who are struggling between their dreams and reality, will take in the remaining episodes.
The story of the associate lawyers continues in tvN's weekend drama 'Seocho-dong,' which will air its 11th and final episode this Saturday (9th) and Sunday (10th) at 9:20 p.m.
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