Ji Sung Is A Hardworking Bank Employee In Upcoming Drama "Familiar Wife"

Ji Sung returns to the screen as a lovable and totally relatable bank employee in “Familiar Wife.”

The first stills of Ji Sung’s new role were released on June 28 for tvN’s new Wednesday-Thursday drama “Familiar Wife,” which will air in August.“Familiar Wife” tells the tale of a fateful love story that is completely changed by one choice that was made. On top of a reality that many can identify with and imaginations that most people have dreamed of at least once, this story is expected to be relatable and romantic.

Lee Sang Yeob, who impressed viewers with “Shopping King Louie,” is directing and Yang Hee Seung, who has written lovable and heartwarming works such as “High School King of Savvy,” “Oh My Ghost,” and “Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-Joo,” is writing the script. With the combination of a production staff that knows a thing or two about romance and actors like Ji Sung and Han Ji Min who carry their own weight, “Familiar Wife” is met with high expectations.

Ji Sung is known to transform with every project, applying his own color and style when he acts. Even in the stills, Ji Sung shows the most realistic portrayal of an office worker.

Sleeping while standing and not being phased by chaos, bank employee Cha Joo Hyuk’s acclimation to the horrible morning subway commute is the epitome of hyperrealism. At his job, he goes to great lengths to hide from the security guard to put up as many flyers as he can and then with the most sincere eyes tries to plead with the guard when he gets caught. In another scene, he starts off the day with the utmost excitement advertising outside even though the sun is scorching hot. However, he is soon shown being weary and almost sad. These real portrayals of the average worker make viewers more curious about his character.Cha Joo Hyuk has been married for five years and at the bank for six years as a manager but doesn’t get respected much at either place. He is the representation of an average male – just enough specifications, job, and bravado. Ji Sung, who is loved because of his limitless acting no matter what genre is thrown at him, is going to show another side on the small screen after being away for a year.

Ji Sung shared that he knew right away that he had to take the role when he read the script. “I was drawn to Cha Joo Hyuk’s common and average appearance. He doesn’t seem to have any special charm and yet he is given a unique opportunity ,and it changes his life. I’m very interested to find out how he’s going to handle this new world that’s in front of him. I hope you will watch along with me.”

The production staff remarked, “Ji Sung’s ability to interpret and realistically become Cha Joo Hyuk is amazing. Detail savvy and delicate Ji Sung will make Cha Joo Hyuk more real and relatable.”

“Familiar Wife” will air in August following after “What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim.”

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