The genre-defining spin-off of Secret Forest, Good or Bad Dongjae, is finally unveiled.

The TVING original series Good or Bad Dongjae (directed by Park Gun-ho, creator Lee Soo-yeon, scriptwriters Hwang Ha-jeong and Kim Sang-won, produced by Studio Dragon, Ace Factory, and High Ground, provided by TVING) depicts the fiery survival story of prosecutor ‘Seo Dong-jae’ (played by Lee Joon-hyuk), who wants to escape his past as a sponsored prosecutor and be recognized in the present.

Seo Dong-jae, who has returned alive from hell, and the unyielding mud fight between ‘Nam Wan-seong’ (played by Park Sung-woong), the CEO of Lee Hong Construction, who brings up mistakes he wants to forget, are expected to provide thrilling fun. Amidst the heated interest in the thrilling return of ‘Seo Dong-jae’, here are some key points to watch out for a day before the first broadcast.

# A masterpiece that opens a new chapter in the genre, spin-off

The production crew you ‘trust and watch’ has come together! Director Park Gun-ho X Creator Writer Lee Soo-yeon X Writers Hwang Ha-jeong and Kim Sang-won

As a series that has been loved for a long time, the news of the production of a spin-off heated up the expectations of the original fans from the beginning. Not only has writer Lee Soo-yeon, who wrote 1 and 2, participated as a creator, but writers Hwang Ha-jeong and Kim Sang-won, who worked together on the series, have also taken on the writing duties, and Director Park Gun-ho has taken on the directing duties, further raising expectations. Director Park Gun-ho said, “You can see Seo Dong-jae‘s ‘human side’ that was not clearly revealed in . He said, “The biggest difference is the comedic elements added to Seo Dong-jae’s sensibility and Dong-jae’s way of thinking,” and “The laughter and sad emotions shown in Seo Dong-jae’s wisdom will be the points to watch.” Writers Hwang Ha-jeong and Kim Sang-won also mentioned ‘Dong-jae’s other side’ as a difference. “Seo Dong-jae is faced with several crossroads. Depending on those choices, he goes between good and bad Seo Dong-jae. Seo Dong-jae’s mental changes and internal conflict are the main points. It will be a drama with a lot of black comedy elements,” raising expectations. In this way, “Good or Bad Dong-jae” presents a solid story centered on the character of “Seo Dong-jae” and provides immersion by persistently delving into the colorful human characters. Creator Lee Soo-yeon said, “Seo Dong-jae will tell his own story after four years. Please watch and see if he can restore his honor as the main character, or if he can pay off his past debts and become a little more upright.”

# ‘This is how it feels to be the main character?’ Lee Joon-hyuk’s fiery return!

Sponsor prosecutor or model prosecutor?! Seo Dong-jae at a crossroads, can he reboot his life?!

‘Seo Dong-jae’, who received the public‘s sympathy and love with numerous nicknames such as ‘Neugeudongjae’, ‘Yalmipjae’ in 〈Secret Forest〉. The fact that it is a spin-off with him as the main character has been a hot topic from the beginning. In particular, attention is focused on the fiery return of Lee Joon-hyuk, who created the nation’s ‘love-hate character’ Seo Dong-jae. Director Park Gun-ho expressed his deep trust, saying, “Actor Lee Joon-hyuk is still ‘Seo Dong-jae’ itself. His affection and effort for the character ‘Seo Dong-jae’ are amazing.” Seo Dong-jae has overcome numerous crises with his keen intuition and seasoned worldly wisdom. With his past as a sponsored prosecutor branded on him, his future is uncertain, and his opportunistic instincts come alive, starting a dangerous tightrope walk again. The production team unanimously answered that the reason why ‘Seo Dong-jae’ has been loved for a long time is ‘empathy’. Director Park Gun-ho explained, “Seo Dong-jae is a person who is more honest than anyone else when it comes to desire. This is because we all sympathize and understand to some extent Seo Dong-jae, whose desire dominates his reason.” Creator Lee Soo-yeon also answered, “Seo Dong-jae is a character who constantly struggles and struggles in his heart. We also experience such turmoil. I think people love Seo Dong-jae for this reason.” Then, how will ‘Seo Dong-jae’, who returns as the main character, be different? Director Park Gun-ho said, “I didn‘t try to deviate too much from the existing Seo Dong-jae, but you’ll be able to see a slightly more mature Seo Dong-jae”. Writer Lee Soo-yeon added, “I hope you pay attention to how Seo Dong-jae overcomes the aftermath of the storm he‘s facing”, and writers Hwang Ha-jeong and Kim Sang-won added, “How Seo Dong-jae, who always slips up when it comes to promotions despite his excessive desire for success, will receive the spotlight within the prosecution”, raising expectations.

# The intense combination of Lee Joon-hyuk VS Park Sung-woong, who will engage in a ‘end’ showdown → A battle of characters between the ‘scene stealers’!

The intense synergy between Lee Joon-hyuk and Park Sung-woong is also anticipated. Lee Joon-hyuk, who returns as the still cool and consistently salty ‘Seo Dong-jae’, and Park Sung-woong, who plays ‘Nam Wan-seong’, the CEO of redevelopment big shot Lee Hong Construction, who will form a tense confrontation, will clash fiercely. Seo Dong-jae and Nam Wan-seong are entangled in a persistent bad relationship and a past they want to hide. The breathtaking final showdown between these two extraordinary people is a must-watch point. Writer Lee Soo-yeon also did not spare her praise, saying, “‘Nam Wan-seong’ should be a character who gives the effect of ‘Seo Dong-jae has finally met his match’, and actor Park Sung-woong has completed that. We wonder what kind of variable Nam Wan-seong’s appearance will be for Seo Dong-jae, who is aiming to make the leap from ‘Sponsor Prosecutor’ to ‘Model Prosecutor’. Here, the performances of acting masters Hyun Bong-sik, Lee Hang-na, Jung Woon-sun, and Baek Sun-ho, who will complete characters full of personality, are also anticipated. Director Park Gun-ho emphasized, “〈Good or Bad Dongjae〉 focuses on society as seen from Seo Dong-jae’s perspective and the human figures depicted in that society. You can look forward to passionate performances by highly immersive actors.”

The TVING original series 〈Good or Bad Dongjae〉 will be first released on TVING on the 10th.

#Photo courtesy of TVING

Jo Sung-woon, Donga.com reporter madduxly@donga.com

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