Naver Webtoon's (written by Hanulso, illustrated by Dogado, based on Kim Tae-goong) is set to embark on serious drama production, aiming for a crank-in next year.

The webtoon tells the story of Han Yu-hyun, a man who started as an ordinary office worker and rose to the position of a corporate chief executive, solely focused on success. The protagonist, who loses everything he loves in the endless pursuit of desire, faces an interesting setup of returning to his younger self, taking the job interview again, to challenge his life filled with regrets, resonating strongly with readers and gaining immense popularity.

The drama will be directed by Kim Hee-won, who successfully debuted with the Disney Plus series . Kim has been nominated for the directing award at the 61st Baeksang Arts Awards, quickly gaining recognition for his directing skills. With growing interest in his next project, Kim Hee-won has decided to participate in the production of , drawing attention. It is expected that a work with a warm perspective on daily life will resonate with many.

The original work is based on the web novel of the same name by author Kim Tae-goong, which was adapted into a webtoon in 2020 and first released on Naver Webtoon. With outstanding adaptation, delicate artwork, and high-quality direction, it has consistently remained at the top of the webtoon charts, securing a dedicated fanbase. The webtoon has surpassed 470 million cumulative views and has been translated into various languages including English, Japanese, Indonesian, and Thai, reaching overseas readers. Notably, it has captured the local readership on Line Manga in Japan, realistically portraying the joys and sorrows of office workers, ranking first in the human drama genre popularity chart.

Meanwhile, the production of the drama is entrusted to Studio N, a subsidiary of Naver Webtoon, which has recently gained recognition for its capabilities with consecutive hits including the Netflix series and the film .

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