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| Typhoon Company | |
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| Hangul | 태풍상사 |
| Revised Romanization | Taepungsangsa |
| Written by | Jang Hyun-sook |
| Directed by | Lee Na-jeong |
| Starring | |
| Country of origin | South Korea |
| Original language | Korean |
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| Original release | |
| Network | tvN |
Typhoon Company (Korean: 태풍상사) is an upcoming South Korean television series written by Jang Hyun-sook, directed by Lee Na-jeong, and starring Lee Jun-ho and Kim Min-ha. It is scheduled to premiere on tvN in the second half of 2025.
Synopsis
[edit]It depicts the growth period of a young CEO and the struggles of his family and employees as they strive to protect his father's small company during the 1997 financial crisis.
Cast and characters
[edit]Main
[edit]- Lee Jun-ho as Kang Tae-poong[1]
- A CEO struggling to save Typhoon Company, the small business his father left behind, during the 1997 financial crisis.
- Kim Min-ha as Oh Mi-seon[1]
- A bookkeeper at Typhoon Company who is the responsible eldest daughter of her family.
Supporting
[edit]- Sung Dong-il as Kang Jin-young[2]
- Tae-poong's father and the founder of Typhoon Company.
- Kim Ji-young as Jeong Jeong-mi[3]
- Tae-poong's mother and Jin-young'se wife.
- Kim Min-seok as Wang Nam-mo[4]
- Tae-poong's best friend.
- Mu Jin-seong as Pyo Hyeon-jun[4]
- Director of Pyosangseon, a container shipping company, who is Bak-ho's son and Tae-poong's rival.
Production
[edit]Development
[edit]Casting
[edit]On September 23, 2024, Lee Jun-ho was reportedly in talks to star in the series and positively reviewing the offer.[5] On November 11, Keum Sae-rok reportedly received the offer as the female lead and was positively reviewing it but eventually stepped down due to scheduling conflicts.[6][7]
On January 13, 2025, Kim Min-ha was reportedly considered as Kuem's replacement.[8] On February 18, Lee and Kim were officially cast as the lead actors.[9] The next day, Sung Dong-il and Kim Ji-young were confirmed to appear as Lee's parents.[2][3] On February 20, Kim Min-seok and Mu Jin-seong were cast as best friend and rival of Lee, respectively.[4][10]
Release and promotion
[edit]Typhoon Company is scheduled to premiere on tvN in the second half of 2025.[11] On May 30, tvN released an introductory video of the show featuring commentary from Lee Jun-ho and Kim Min-ha as part of a 10-minute preview of its upcoming releases.[12]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Grover, Ashima (February 18, 2025). "Pachinko actress confirmed as Lee Junho's co-star for Fight for My Way director's new drama". Hindustan Times. Retrieved February 22, 2025.
- ^ a b Kim, Ye-na (February 19, 2025). [단독] 성동일, 이준호 아빠 된다...'태풍상사' 합류 [[Exclusive] Sung Dong-il, become Lee Jun-ho father...Join 'Typhoon Company']. Xports News (in Korean). Retrieved March 1, 2025.
- ^ a b Yoon, Sung-yeol (February 19, 2025). [단독]김지영, 이준호 엄마 된다..'태풍상사'서 성동일과 부부 호흡 [[Exclusive] Kim Ji-young becomes Lee Jun-ho's mother...Acting as a couple with Sung Dong-il in 'Typhoon Company']. Star News (in Korean). Retrieved March 1, 2025.
- ^ a b c Jung, Min-kyung (February 20, 2025). [단독] 김민석, 이준호 절친 된다...tvN '태풍상사' 출연 확정 [[Exclusive] Kim Min-seok and Lee Jun-ho become close friends...Confirmed to appear on tvN's 'Typhoon Boss']. Xports News (in Korean). Retrieved March 1, 2025.
- ^ Grover, Ashima (September 23, 2024). "King the Land's Lee Jun Ho planning acting comeback with Park Seo Joon K-drama director?". Hindustan Times. Retrieved January 23, 2025.
- ^ Baek, Seung-hoon (November 11, 2024). [단독] '태풍상사'에 이준호만? K장녀 금새록, IMF와 '맞짱' [[Exclusive] Is Lee Jun-ho the only one in 'Typhoon Company'? K's eldest daughter Keum Sae-rok, 'fighting' with the IMF]. iMBC (in Korean). Retrieved January 23, 2025.
- ^ Lee, Seung-hun (January 6, 2025). [단독]금새록, 이준호와 만남 불발..'태풍상사' 여주 하차 [[Exclusive] Geum Sae-rok, Lee Jun-ho's meeting fails..Female lead leaves 'Typhoon Company']. Star News (in Korean). Retrieved January 23, 2025.
- ^ Jo, Hye-jin (January 13, 2025). [단독] 김민하, 이준호 만난다...'조명가게' 찍고 '태풍상사'로 [[Exclusive] Kim Min-ha meets Lee Jun-ho...After filming 'Light Shop', as 'Typhoon Boss']. Xports News (in Korean). Retrieved March 1, 2025.
- ^ Park, Ro-sa (February 18, 2025). 이준호·김민하 '태풍상사' 출연 확정 "평범한 이웃들의 이야기" [Lee Jun-ho and Kim Min-ha confirmed to appear in 'Typhoon Boss' "A story about ordinary neighbors"]. My Daily (in Korean). Retrieved March 1, 2025.
- ^ "무진성,'태풍상사' 캐스팅..이준호와 숙명의 라이벌" [Mu Jin-sung, cast in 'Typhoon Boss'.. Lee Jun-ho and Fate's Rival]. KBS (in Korean). March 3, 2025. Retrieved May 31, 2025.
- ^ 이준호, '5살 연하' 김민하와 ♥핑크빛 터졌다...'태풍상사' 올 하반기 방송 [공식] [Lee Jun-ho, '5 Years Younger' Kim Min-ha and ♥Pink Burst...'Typhoon Boss' to be broadcast in the second half of this year [Official]] (in Korean). Ten Asia. February 19, 2025. Retrieved February 22, 2025.
- ^ "tvN's lineup excites with dramas featuring Lee Jong-suk and Lee Junho". Chosun Ilbo. May 30, 2025. Retrieved May 31, 2025.