Drama Digest
Gong Ji Hoon is a young CEO of an AI art collection start-up company named Atrium and registered to participate in a start-up investment competition called Constar IR Day, which is his last opportunity to fulfill his dream. Kim Jae Hee is the youngest director of Constar, working to prove herself. However, she always receives jealousy and envy from everyone around her. Somehow they both get involved as their private and professional lives get tangled, but they manage to have a balanced coexisting relationship. Other innovative businesses also showcase their skills, but in the end, only one company will get the investment opportunity.
The Feel-Good Part
The show portrays young people trying their best to reach their goals which are ambitious and encouraging to watch. The central message of this show is that failure should not stop people from trying again, which is an inspiring and motivating thought for the viewers. The show paints a perfect picture of problems young women achievers face in the workplace. It was a somewhat relatable and realistic portrayal of how starting a business needs more than just hard work, and as a CEO comes with many difficult decisions. The acting and character developments got decently played out. The two male leads got portrayed as frenemies which is an interesting dynamic to watch.
The Disappointing Factor
This series showcases plots that have already gotten used a lot. So there is nothing unique about it. The story gets stagnant in some ways and lacks interest from the audience. The romantic aspect of the lead couple is not well developed, and their chemistry is lacking. The show needed more uplifting scenes that would change the intense vibes. The show seems like it didn’t reach its full potential.
In-Depth Analysis
The show is full of drama and romance of four young minds who work for a company that invests in start-up companies. Gong Ji Woon has already failed in one of his business ideas but wants to make his dream come true. So he participates in an investment competition held by a famous company called Constar. Kim Jae Hee has recently been promoted to director of Constar and wants to be recognized by everyone because of which she needs her first project investment to be successful. Oh Ha Min is an old friend of Gong Ji Woon and used to work for him long ago, but they had their difference. Now he also has started up a new business so, he enters the competition too. Jung Woo Ri is a good-hearted contract worker for Constar who also wants to support new budding companies at work.
Star Power
Kim Ji Hoon plays the role of Gong Ji Woon, Moon Kang Hyuk plays Oh Ha Min, Oh Se Young portrays the character of Kim Jae Hee, and Cha Joo Young plays Jung Woo Ri in this web series.
Overall Opinion
The show is an aspiring and hopeful watch motivating viewers to never give up on their dreams. The show has its ups and downs but still is a recommendation. Audiences who liked the Korean show named; Startup shall try this show out.
