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Jang Ki-yong is preparing to make a significant change in his career. The actor has chosen the drama « The Law of the Line " (Power line, free translation), a series with a tone political thriller focused on power struggles within the banking world and internal conflicts worthy of a real office mafia.
After recently confirming his talent for romantic comedy in «Dynamite Kiss,» Jang Ki-yong is now taking on a darker role, rooted in a harsh and resolutely contemporary professional reality.
An «outsider» who became a kingmaker
In The Law of the Line, Jang Ki-yong plays Tak Do-il, regional team leader within the National Bank's commercial group. A graduate of a provincial university and recruited through an anonymous system, he does not belong to any elite group or influential network. A profile that is known in the industry as a «black tie», these employees without political connections or support.
But Tak Do-il's fate takes a dramatic turn when he helps arrest a network of scammers specializing in bank phishing. This case earns him an official commendation from the bank's president and, against all odds, a rapid transfer to Seoul after only one year on the job. He quickly becomes an admired figure, a true kingmaker“, capable of making and breaking careers behind the scenes.
A realistic portrayal of internal corporate conflicts
Presented as a political office drama, The drama explores the invisible power struggles that govern the world of work: loyalty tests, alliance games, biased promotions, evaluation conflicts, and rigid hierarchies. Each episode will focus on a specific professional dilemma, offering a sometimes brutal but deeply meaningful reflection for employees.
The production is entrusted to Kim Sung-yongknown for The Veil and My Dearest, ensuring a tense, elegant, and immersive staging.
After the end of Dynamite Kiss After appearing on SBS, where he cemented his romantic appeal, Jang Ki-yong has now chosen a more socially conscious project, designed to directly address the daily lives and frustrations of modern workers.
