Actor Bae Hyun-seong is reaping the Han Seok-kyu effect. He is earning a second An Hyo-seop title as he did during "Romantic Doctor, Teacher Kim."
The new tvN Monday-Tuesday drama "The New CEO Project" (writer Ban Gi-ri / director Shin Kyung-soo / planned by Studio Dragon / produced by Two Frame), which premiered on the 15th, features Bae Hyun-seong as Jo Philip, an elite rookie judge who overnight becomes a parachuted employee at a fried chicken shop, instantly capturing viewers' attention.
On the broadcast, Jo Philip appeared from the start in a neat suit and with a determined expression, creating a serious atmosphere. Even when Judge Kim Sang-geun (played by Kim Sang-ho) praised him, he remained composed and responded calmly, showing the decisive resolve of a diligent rookie judge, and his restrained expressions allowed him to handle legal terms naturally, adding a sober weight. Immediately after the broadcast, viewers praised him with comments such as "Which fried chicken shop is that? Jo Philip calling out fried chicken orders," and "Perfectionist FM but looks like a shojo manga character."
After being assigned to the fried chicken shop, Jo Philip faced the biggest crisis of his elite life. Beyond being flustered by being suddenly put on delivery duty, he risked being fired after pointing out New CEO's (played by Han Seok-kyu) traffic law violation, which added a lighthearted rhythm to the episode. Even in the crisis he burned with determination, saying "If Judge Kim Sang-geun ordered it, I have to survive," winning viewers' support with his grit. In particular, Jo Philip, a model student who insists on principles by picking fights with the New CEO over his sudden actions while also showing senses and crisis management beyond expectations, raised anticipation for the bickering bromance that will unfold with the New CEO.
That day Bae Hyun-seong completed Jo Philip's favorable first impression by delivering logical lines with a sense of pace while portraying emotions that changed moment to moment in response to the New CEO's words in a plain yet delightful way. Immediately after the broadcast, responses such as "Looking forward to the chemistry between the New CEO and Philip," "Fried chicken shop Jo Philip is perfect next to the New CEO," and "I can't wait for the day the New CEO calls him Philip instead of parachute" signaled a strong start.
Han Seok-kyu, Bae Hyun-seong and Lee Re appear in the new tvN Monday-Tuesday drama "The New CEO Project," which airs every Monday and Tuesday at 8:50 p.m.
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