Lee Yeon-hee in new Disney+ workplace melo Race

12 April 9, 2023May 4, 2023

Lee Yeon-hee in new Disney+ workplace melo Race

by Jenzy

Lee Yeon-hee (Welcome to Wedding Hell) returns to dramaland with a trendy bob and a can do attitude in Disney+’s new workplace drama Race.

She plays the character Park Yoon-joo, a bright worker who has passion in spades but no real job-landing specs. To quote Jane Austen, she’s got no money, no prospects; she’s already a burden to her parents, and she’s frightened. Things take a turn for the better when she lands a contract marketing job at large firm, but that too is short lived when she finds herself in the middle of a companywide recruiting scandal where her hiring is brought into question.

Yoon-joo isn’t the type to take adversity lying down though, and she’ll do whatever it takes to prove herself to her company peers. Those peers include the ace work-hard-play-hard employee Ryu Jae-min, played by Hong Jong-hyun (Stock Struck); the industry PR expert Koo Yi-jung, played by Moon So-ri (Queenmaker); and the young idealist CEO Seo Dong-hoon, played by Yunho (Meloholic).

Despite not looking (or sounding?) like it just yet, it seems Race plans to go the slice-of-life route with its story, so we’ll see how this foursome manages to balance their careers, dreams, and personal lives amidst the chaos of their 9-5. The casting is interesting, but it’s the talent behind the camera that’s piqued my interest the most.

Written by Kim Ru-ri (Hyena) and directed by Lee Dong-yoon (Sunbae, Don’t Put on that Lipstick), 12-episode drama Race will premiere on May 10.

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1 Reply1988 -❣️Mother Bean❣️

April 9, 2023 at 11:25 AM

I like the sounds of this, so will long list for now and await further info.

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2 Kurama

April 9, 2023 at 11:38 AM

Oh, I like this PD. He was cute in Sunbae's BTS.

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3 Midnight

April 9, 2023 at 12:12 PM

Love Hyena, hated Sunbae, writing trumps directing, will check this out.

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4 The Kdrama Enthusiast

April 9, 2023 at 8:47 PM

This might be good, actually. And how cute does Lee Yeon-hee look in that suit and that hairstyle? And Moon So-ri looks like a total boss in that outfit. I'm here for it.

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5 Isa is always time travelling

April 10, 2023 at 12:28 AM

On paper, it sounds a lot like Misaeng, but starred by a young woman instead of a young man.
I hope it is good :)

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6 Diana Hansen

April 10, 2023 at 9:31 AM

Looks good. My only bane is Disney. Do I finally buckle and get a subscription to them or continue trying the dark side?

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Reply1988 -❣️Mother Bean❣️

April 10, 2023 at 9:40 AM

I got a subscription and still couldn’t access the programmes!

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Diana Hansen

April 10, 2023 at 10:01 AM

Now that is criminal! Its hard enough to pay for it as it is. I waited too long to find the second half of Island(on the dark side mind you) and now I can't watch it so it makes it so hard to find some of them no matter what you do.

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Reply1988 -❣️Mother Bean❣️

April 10, 2023 at 2:25 PM

So frustrating.

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Reply1988 -❣️Mother Bean❣️

April 11, 2023 at 10:25 AM

Did you see my post? I did link you but if not check it out to see if all your woes can be silenced.

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7 Elin~auditor

April 10, 2023 at 9:36 AM

Maybe it's just the blue lanyards, but that poster is giving off Interest of Love vibes.

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8 MikeyD signed up

April 10, 2023 at 11:46 PM

I typed out something unkind about Disney +, then figured why even bother. I'm looking forward to this drama, though. Not appearing for another month. I hope I remember it.