Baehyunseong, who dreamed of becoming a judge, suddenly falls into a chicken restaurant.
The new tvN drama "Mr. President Project," which will first air on September 15 (Monday), involves a former legendary negotiator and current chicken restaurant owner with a mysterious secret who navigates between illegal and legal methods to solve cases and implement justice, making him a dispute resolution hero.
The character Jo Philip, played by Baehyunseong, is a person who has always succeeded with innate intelligence and consistent effort, walking the path of success. Just before stepping into the role of a judge, he unexpectedly joins the chicken restaurant run by Mr. President (played by Han Seok-gyu) as a parachute hire and encounters a turning point in his life. It raises curiosity about what kind of work life Jo Philip (played by Baehyunseong) will experience under Mr. President, who shifts between illegal and legal methods, negotiation and intimidation.
Meanwhile, the resume submitted to the chicken restaurant catches the eye with Jo Philip's impressive qualifications. He boasts top ranks in entering and graduating from the police academy, passing the bar exam, and never losing the top spot in the judge appointment exam, truly showcasing the performance of a super elite. This sets high expectations for the rookie legal professional Jo Philip, who has outstanding qualities, such as being first in class and providing legal advice.
"If this is really the instruction of Judge Kim Sang-keun, then I have to survive," contains Jo Philip's unique determination and humble acceptance, adding interest. The story of why Jo Philip, who dreamed of becoming a judge, is going to work in a chicken restaurant instead of a courtroom is intriguing, and attention is focused on what connection Judge Kim Sang-keun has with Mr. President, who instructed him to go to the chicken restaurant.
The released photos reveal Jo Philip's bewildered feelings after unexpectedly joining a chicken restaurant before pursuing a legal career. While presenting a neat appearance in a suit that gives off a lawyer-like vibe, the moment he is seen wearing an apron and packaging chicken shows the awkward expression of a rookie employee struggling to adapt to reality.
"Mr. President Project" will depict the journey of Jo Philip, who unexpectedly gets a job as a chicken restaurant employee right before his debut as a judge. He witnesses the ceaseless small conflicts between neighbors that occur in daily life outside the courtroom, as well as real societal issues, leading to his growth. It raises curiosity about what kind of cases Jo Philip will face in the field of life, revealing Baehyunseong's portrayal of the character Jo Philip.
The tvN drama "Mr. President Project," eagerly anticipated as newcomer judge Baehyunseong's journey to the chicken restaurant, will first air on September 15 (Monday) at 8:50 p.m.
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