Actors Joo Hyun-young and Kim Young-dae add fire to the TVING drama ‘Running Mate’.

They will make a special appearance on ‘Running Mate’, which will be released on the 19th.

‘Running Mate’ is a cheerful high teen political drama about Noh Se-hoon(played by Yoon Hyun-soo), who becomes the butt of jokes among the students due to an unexpected incident, and is nominated as a vice-president candidate for the student council president election.He overcomes all kinds of tricks and schemes and runs towards being elected.

The boiling desires and joys and sorrows of youth amidst the fierce high school student body president elections, as well as the friendships and warm stories of growth that shine amidst them, are expected to provide a unique kind of entertainment.

Above all, it is receiving a lot of attention because it is the directorial debut of Han Jin-won, who won the Oscar for Best Screenplay as a co-writer for ‘Parasite.’ It is also drawing attention because it is a new ‘teen political drama’ presented by Tving, which has been successful with school dramas with unique themes such as ‘After School War Activities,’ ‘Pyramid Game,’ and ‘Study Group.’

In particular, the performances of new actors with strong acting skills and unique personalities, such as Yoon Hyun-soo, Lee Jung-sik, Choi Woo-sung, Hong Hwa-yeon, Lee Bong-joon, and Kim Ji-woo, who portray youths whose lives have changed after they set foot in the student body election, are exciting drama fans.

Meanwhile, the news of Joo Hyun-young and Kim Young-dae’s special appearance stimulates anticipation even more.In the unpredictable student council president election where you have to be crazy to win and if you win, it becomes real, Joo Hyun-young and Kim Young-dae will be the variables that will turn the tables at the right time.



Reporter Lee Jeong- annjoy@donga.com

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