Drama Digest
Salary Lupin ATEEZ is an idol variety show in which the members of the idol group ATEEZ turn into employees of the company ‘ATEEZ Holdings.’ The company is imaginary, and the members build a task force to complete challenges. They also win gifts after completion of the mission given to them. Each member has gone through competitive interviews to get a post in the company. They take up various positions in the company according to their personality. The show aired on MNET and is also available on Youtube with English subtitles.
The Feel-Good Part
The show is light-hearted and funny. It is well-produced and has a unique approach to variety. The chemistry and dynamics between the members explode throughout the show. All the episodes are good and wholesome, with an engaging plotline.
The Disappointing Factor
It is a show targeted at fans (ATINYs). Song Min-gi is not part of the show, and it runs as a seven-member show. The show is hard to binge-watch. It is lengthy, and the challenges have a connection with previous episodes.
In-Depth Analysis
Salary Lupin ATEEZ has seven episodes. In the first episode, we get the introduction of the members and their roles in the newly established task force of the company ‘ATEEZ Holdings.’ For the new fans, ATEEZ is an eight-member K-pop idol group. Hongjoong is the leader. He is also a rapper and vocal of the group. Seonghwa is the eldest; he is vocal and visual. Yunho, Yeosang, San, and Wooyoung are vocalists and dancers. Jongho is the main vocal of the group and also the youngest. Hongjoong takes up the role of the company’s designer, and Seonghwa is the creative marketing head. Yunho becomes the head of construction while Wooyoung is the company’s chef and San, the broadcasting anchor. Yeosang oversees document approval, and Jongho oversees security. They make a group chat for the company. In the second episode, the members try to find a spy to win the monetary reward. The third one is a Lunar new year special episode, where the members have a karaoke session and spend a good time together. In the fourth episode, the task force members brainstorm ideas for the comeback of the idol group. The fifth episode involves the task force members solving a murder mystery. In the last two episodes, the members compete against each other to earn the highest salary. They play several games. They exchange letters and presents in the sixth episode as the show nears its end. The final episodes are wholesome and funny, with the members taking the competitions seriously and giving their 200% to win.
Star Power
The permanent cast includes Hongjoong, Seonghwa, Yunho, Yeosang, San, Wooyoung, and Jongho. In the first episode, we see comedian Choi Joon’s guest appearance.
Overall Opinion
Variety shows are a great way to learn about idol groups. It focuses more on the personalities and the bond the members share. New K-Pop fans can learn about ATEEZ and its members through Salary LUpin ATEEZ. The show delivers solid entertainment.
