The reliable acting of Lee Jong-suk has begun again in 'Seocho-dong'.
The new tvN weekend drama 'Seocho-dong' (written by Lee Seung-hyun, directed by Park Seung-woo), which premiered on the 5th, depicts the growth journey of five associate lawyers (lawyers employed by law firms and paid a salary) who commute to the Seocho-dong legal town every day. Lee Jong-suk plays the role of Ahn Joo-hyung, a 9-year veteran lawyer with top-notch skills, belonging to the law firm Kyungmin.
Enduring hardships and adversities, Lee Jong-suk brings joy at the end, portraying not a 'survivor' in a dramatic narrative but an ordinary character living 'reality'. He introduced Ahn Joo-hyung with the face of an office worker one might encounter on their commute. Sitting in the subway with a blank expression, he quietly heads to work. Lee Jong-suk's 'Seocho-dong', which conveys stories of survival closely tied to reality, has begun in a way that feels familiar in our lives.
Ahn Joo-hyung's (played by Lee Jong-suk) day passed quickly. "If I'm told to do it, I have to." Rather than igniting enthusiasm for high-profile cases, he swiftly handles the tasks assigned by the company and moves towards leaving work. Lee Jong-suk's portrayal of Ahn Joo-hyung, a lawyer deeply embedded in daily life, has settled the viewers into his working hours. As an actor with the power to draw viewers into the story, he has once again pulled them into his worldview.
From his first year as a lawyer to his ninth, Lee Jong-suk convincingly portrays the emotional changes he experienced with clients, including trust, disappointment, and betrayal, which collectively shape the narrative of Ahn Joo-hyung as a powerful fact-checker. He quietly observes the life of this lawyer, who embodies the characteristics of a professional and lives the life of an office worker from Monday to Friday, drawing viewers into that time.
Thus, Lee Jong-suk's working hours as Ahn Joo-hyung, along with the everyday moments shared with colleagues who have become friends through shared empathy and concerns within the same profession, have opened up a more familiar 'law world'.
In particular, stepping into the world of Seocho-dong, Lee Jong-suk perfectly embodies Ahn Joo-hyung with a solid inner strength developed over years of steady work and a seemingly indifferent yet sharp demeanor. He is calm yet unyielding, and when it comes to work, he is skilled and precise.
With confident diction, concise speech, and a rational demeanor as a meticulous fact-checker, Lee Jong-suk has built a solid career as an actor over the years, leaving behind diverse professional characters such as reporters, lawyers, and doctors. He has completed the character of Ahn Joo-hyung, a deeply seasoned office worker, establishing a perfect character from the very first episode.
Lee Jong-suk, who has returned as a lawyer living a fiercely competitive daily life, will showcase his workplace life in 'Seocho-dong', airing every Saturday and Sunday at 9:20 PM on tvN.
[Kim So-yeon, Star Today Reporter]
