[Drama 2023] The Perfect Deal, 거래

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 2023 WAVVE DRAMA

 

 

Drama: Deal/ The Perfect Deal (English Title)

Hangul: 거래

Genre: crime, thriller

Network: Wavve

Episodes: 8

Director: Lee Jung Gon (One Day)

Writer: Hong Jong Seong

Release Date: October 6, 2023- October 27, 2023

Runtime: Friday

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Plot

 

High school alumni Jun Sung, Jae Hyo, and Min Woo getting together after a long time to get drinks. The story further unfolds when Jun Sung and Jae Hyo pretend to be Min Woo’s kidnappers, causing things to get complicated.

 

Notes

 

“Deal” is a crime thriller that won the Excellence Award at the 2020 NAVER webtoon and webnovel competition.

 

Cast

 

Yoo Seung Ho as Lee Joon Sung

Kim Dong Hwi as Song Jae Hyo

Yoo Su Bin as Park Min Woo

Lee Joo Young as Cha Soo An

Baek Ji Won as Park Min Woo `s  mother

 

Character descriptions

Lee Joon Sung (Yoo Seung Ho) was a rising soccer star during his high school days, but whose dreams have since been shattered. After losing his way for a while, he finally decides to get his life back together—but just as he’s preparing to make a fresh start, he gets caught up in an unintentional kidnapping.

 

Song Jae Hyo (Kim Dong Hwi) is a medical student who is the instigator of the kidnapping incident. In order to avert a crisis in his stable life as a medical student, Song Jae Hyo impulsively decides to fake a kidnapping.

 

 

Park Min Woo (Yoo Su Bin) is the only son of a wealthy family. Although he is the victim of the fake kidnapping, he adds to the suspense of the story by constantly forcing his classmates to change their plans over and over again.

 

Cha Soo An (Lee Joo Young)

 

 

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Yoo Seung Ho In Talks To Star In New Webtoon-Based Drama

TV/Film

Oct 26, 2022

by M. Lim

 

Yoo Seung Ho may be returning with another exciting drama!

On October 26, Xportsnews reported that Yoo Seung Ho will lead a new drama “Deal” (literal title) based on a webtoon of the same name. In response to the report, a representative of Yoo Seung Ho’s agency YG Entertainment stated, “Yoo Seung Ho received an offer to star in the webtoon-based drama ‘Deal’ and is positively reviewing it.”

The debut work of author Woonam20, “Deal” is a crime thriller that won the Excellence Award at the 2020 NAVER webtoon and webnovel competition. The webtoon begins with high school alumni Jun Sung, Jae Hyo, and Min Woo getting together after a long time to get drinks. The story further unfolds when Jun Sung and Jae Hyo pretend to be Min Woo’s kidnappers, causing things to get complicated.

“Deal” is reported to be broadcast in eight episodes and will be directed by Lee Jung Gon, who received the Watcha’s Pick: Featured Film Award at the 22nd Jeonju International Film Festival for “Not Out.”

The upcoming drama will make viewers easily immersed with its realistic and bitter character descriptions, plot twists, and unexpected developments. Anticipation is also high to see how the webtoon will be dramatized.

 

https://www.soompi.com/article/1551459wpp/yoo-seung-ho-in-talks-to-star-in-new-webtoon-based-drama

 

Yoo Seung Ho in discussion to lead a new Wavve drama!

by lo_ve, October 26, 2022

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Yoo Seung Ho will possibly work with award-winning director Lee Jung Gon in the upcoming drama "Georae."

According to media outlets on October 26th, Yoo Seung Ho has been cast as the main character for the upcoming webtoon-based drama "Georae."

The upcoming series will be directed by Lee Jung Gon, the man behind the 2021 film "Not Out" which got an award at the 22nd Jeonju Film Festival.

If Yoo Seung Ho confirms her casting, this will be his comeback drama after the series "Moonshine" with Girls Day Lee Hye Ri, Byeon Woo Seok, Kang Mi Na, Choi Won Young, and Jang Gwang.

Yoo Seung Ho made his acting debut in 2000. Since then he has starred in several dramas such as "Memorist," "My Strange Hero," "I'm Not a Robot," "The Emperor: Owner of the Mask," "Remember: War of the Son," "Missing You," "Arang and the Magistrate," "Master of Study," "Queen Seon Duk," and more. 

This year, the actor made a special appearance in the film "Special Delivery" led by Park So Dam, Song Sae Byuk, Kim Eui Sung, Jung Hyun Joon, Yeon Woo Jin, and Yeom Hye Ran.

 

 

Yoo Seung Ho's agency YG Entertainment responded to the casting reports and shared that the actor is positively reviewing the casting offer. 

The upcoming crime thriller drama "Georae" will revolve around schoolmates from high school Jun Sung, Jae Hyo, and Min Woo who met up at a drinking party after a long time. Then Jun Sung and Jae Hyo had to pretend to be Min Woo's kidnappers and portray the scene.  

The webtoon "Georae" won the 2020 Naver Webtoon Web Novel Best Contest Award.

There are no official details yet on which character will Yoo Seung Ho portray. 

 

https://mydramalist.com/article/yoo-seung-ho-in-discussion-to-lead-a-new-wavve-drama

 

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Yoo Seung Ho Confirmed For New Crime Thriller Drama Alongside Kim Dong Hwi And Yoo Su Bin

TV/Film

Oct 28, 2022

by E. Cha

 

It’s official: Yoo Seung Ho will be starring in the upcoming drama “Deal” (literal translation)!

On October 27, wavve confirmed that Yoo Seung Ho, Kim Dong Hwi, and Yoo Su Bin had all been cast in its upcoming original series “Deal.”

Based on the award-winning webtoon of the same name, “Deal” tells the story of three former high school classmates in their twenties who get together for drinks for the first time in a long while. After two of them pretend to kidnap the other, things take an unexpected turn, and the ensuing complications lead all three of them down a dark and turbulent path.

Yoo Seung Ho will be starring as Lee Joon Sung, who was a rising soccer star during his high school days, but whose dreams have since been shattered. After losing his way for a while, he finally decides to get his life back together—but just as he’s preparing to make a fresh start, he gets caught up in an unintentional kidnapping.

Kim Dong Hwi will be starring as Song Jae Hyo, a medical student who is the instigator of the kidnapping incident. In order to avert a crisis in his stable life as a medical student, Song Jae Hyo impulsively decides to fake a kidnapping.

Yoo Su Bin will be playing the role of Park Min Woo, the only son of a wealthy family. Although he is the victim of the fake kidnapping, he adds to the suspense of the story by constantly forcing his classmates to change their plans over and over again.

wavve commented, “wavve’s new original drama ‘Deal’ will be led by Yoo Seung Ho, who will be joined by Kim Dong Hwi and Yoo Su Bin, and these young [acting veterans] will showcase their acting skills and unique colors. Please show lots of anticipation and support for the drama.”

“Deal” is currently scheduled to begin filming before the end of the year.

 

https://www.soompi.com/article/1551838wpp/yoo-seung-ho-confirmed-for-new-crime-thriller-drama-alongside-kim-dong-hwi-and-yoo-soo-bin

 

 

October 28 2022

Yoo Seung-Ho, Kim Dong-Hwi, & Yoo Su-Bin cast in Wavve drama “The Deal”

Yoo Seung-Ho, Kim Dong-Hwi, & Yoo Su-Bin are cast in Wavve drama series “The Deal” (working & literal title). The crime-thriller drama series is based on webcomic “Georae” by Woo Nam 20. For “The Deal,” Yoo Seung-Ho and Kim Dong-Hwi play two friends who, on a whim, decide to kidnap someone they knew from high school. The targeted kidnap victim is played by Yoo Su-Bin.

“The Deal” will be available to stream sometime next year in South Korea.

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki: When Lee Moon-Sung (Yoo Seung-Ho) was a high school student, he was a promising soccer player. He does not play the sport anymore and his life is now a mess. He decides to quit his wandering ways and start a new life. But, Lee Moon-Sung gets involved in a kidnapping case that is initiated by his friend Song Jae-Hyo (Kim Dong-Hwi).

Song Jae-Hyo graduated from the same high school as Lee Moon-Sung and is now a medical student. He faces a personal crisis in his life right now. To escape from his trouble and collect one billion won, he carries out the kidnapping of Park Min-Woo (Yoo Su-Bin) on a whim.

Park Min-Woo graduated from the same high school as Lee Moon-Sung and Song Jae-Hyo. He is the only child of rich parents. He becomes the victim of an impulsive kidnapping by Song Jae-Hyo and Lee Moon-Sung.

 

https://blog.asianwiki.com/korean-dramas/yoo-seung-ho-kim-dong-hwi-yoo-su-bin-cast-in-wavve-drama-the-deal

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The deal' Yoo Seung-ho, Kim Dong-hwi, and Yoo Soo-bin confirmed casting... 1 billion kidnapping drama

 

 

On the 28th, Wave announced that the production of the new original drama 'Deal' (working title) has been confirmed, and the cast lineup of actors Yoo Seung-ho, Kim Dong-hwi, and Yu Subin was revealed.

 

The casting of 'deal', which will give off a colorful charm, also attracts attention. Yoo Seung-ho plays the main character, Lee Jun-seong. Jun-seong, who had been attracting attention as a soccer prospect in high school, lost his dream and wandered, but afraid to commit to a new life, he gets embroiled in the kidnapping of a classmate, and experiences a great amplitude of emotion. Yoo Seung-ho, who has been steadily loved for not only his solid acting skills, but also stably digesting various works and characters, is expected to perform colorful and rich emotional performances in 'The Deal'.

 

Kim Dong-hwi, who appeared like a comet in the movie 'Mathematician in Wonderland' and the drama 'Secret Forest 2', plays Song Jae-hyo, a medical student and the instigator of the kidnapping case. Song Jae-hyo is a character who impulsively engages in kidnapping while trying to escape the crisis he faced during his medical school life, who knew he would walk on a solid road.

 

Yoo Soo-bin takes on the role of Park Min-woo, the victim of the 1 billion kidnapping drama. Yoo Soo-bin has shown a strong presence in each of her dramas such as 'Disqualification of Human', 'Startup', and 'Crash Landing on You'. As the only son of a wealthy family, Park Min-woo, whom he will play, became a victim of a kidnapping, but he plans to add tension to the play by constantly throwing variables.

 

Wave said, "We ask for your interest and support for the 'deal' in which young bloody veterans with acting skills and personality from Yoo Seung-ho to Kim Dong-hwi and Yoo Soo-bin will be active." 'Deal' (working title) is scheduled to start cranking in the second half of this year after finishing the casting of the main roles.

 

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https://www.sedaily.com/NewsView/26CIXZ2J3J

 

 

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[Exclusive] Special appearance in 'Deal' starring Lee Joo-young and Yoo Seung-ho... add strength

 

Actor Lee Joo-young adds strength to the drama 'Deal'.

As a result of the coverage of Xports News on the 28th, Lee Joo-young will make a special appearance in Wave's original 'Deal'.

 

Yoo Seung-ho (Exports News exclusive report on October 26), Kim Dong-hwi, and Yoo Soo-bin take on the three main characters. It seems that Lee Joo-young's special appearance will create a synergy effect. There are hardly any female characters in the webtoon, and attention is focused on what role Lee Joo-young will play.

 

https://www.xportsnews.com/article/1647858

 

 

 

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Upcoming Wavve original drama announces its main leads!

by lo_ve, October 28, 2022

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Yoo Seung Ho, Kim Dong Hwi, and Yoo Soo Bin are confirmed to lead the upcoming Wavve original drama "Deal."

"Deal" will tell the story of a billion-dollar kidnapping trick of former classmates that gets out of control. It will revolve around two young men in their 20s who accidentally kidnapped their friends. 

The upcoming series "Deal" will be based on the Naver webtoon of the same name.  It will be directed by Lee Jung Gon, the man behind the 2021 film "Not Out" which got an award at the 22nd Jeonju Film Festival.

Yoo Seung Ho was the first to receive the casting offer. In just as few days, the production team of the drama already confirmed that Yoo Seung Ho will be joined by Kim Dong Hwi and Yoo Soo Bin and they will play the role of the former high school friends.

"Deal" will begin filming in the second half of 2022 after it finalized the casting of the major roles.

 

Yoo Seung Ho will give life to the character named Lee Joon Sung. He was a star on the soccer team in his high school days but his dreams were shattered because of an incident. After becoming lost for a while, he then decided to get up and get his life back together. While he is on his preparations to have a new beginning, he will get involved in an unintentional kidnapping. This will be the comeback drama of Yoo Seung Ho. He last starred in the 2021 series "Moonshine" with Girls Day Lee Hye Ri, Byeon Woo Seok, Kang Mi Na, Choi Won Young, and Jang Gwang.

Kim Dong Hwi is booked with another drama. After the news of his being part of the upcoming dramas "Missing 2" and "80 Billion Boy," he will take part in a new crime thriller drama. In the series "Deal," Kim Dong Hwi will play the role of Song Jae Hyo, the mastermind of the unintentional kidnapping. He is a medical student who seeks a thrill in his stable life. He then impulsively decided to create a fake kidnapping incident. 

Lastly, Yoo Soo Bin's character named Park Min Woo will be the victim of the fake kidnapping. He is the only son of a wealthy family. He also gives suggestions for the fake kidnapping and forces his classmates to change plans repeatedly.
 

https://mydramalist.com/article/upcoming-wavve-original-drama-announces-its-main-leads

 

 

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Lee Joo Young in talks to make a cameo appearance in the upcoming drama "Deal"

by lo_ve, October 28, 2022

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Lee Joo Young is in discussion to make a special appearance in the upcoming crime thriller drama "Deal."

The actress is set to return to the drama scene with a special appearance in the upcoming Wavve original series "Deal." 

If Lee Joo Young confirms her casting, this will be her next drama after the 2021 series "Times." The actress has been focusing on appearing in several movies. 

"Deal" will tell the story of the fake kidnapping of two young men in their 20s that gets out of control. The series will base its story on the popular Naver webtoon of the same name. 

Lee Joo Young will possibly work alongside main leads Yoo Seung Ho, Kim Dong Hwi, and Yoo Soo Bin.

There are no details yet on what character Lee Joo Young will portray and how it will affect the story of the upcoming drama. 

"Deal" will begin filming this year and it will premiere in 2023. No official confirmation yet on the broadcast date.

 

 

This year, Lee Joo Young starred in the award-winning movie "Broker" with Song Kang Ho, Kang Dong Won, Bae Doo Na, IU, and Park Ji Yong. She will also lead the upcoming film "Taste of Horror." The actress also recently released the short film she directed and wrote titled "Leave at Door, Bell X." 

Lee Joo Young also participated in the entertainment program "Young Actors' Retreat" and reunited with "Itaewon Class" cast Park Seo Joon, Hello Venus' Kwon Na Ra, Ahn Bo Hyun, and Ryu Kyung Soo. 

The actress is known for being part of the works "Itaewon Class," "The Ghost Detective," "Something in the Rain," "Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo," "The Negotiation," "An Algorithm," "Jane," "Baseball Girl," and more. 

 

https://mydramalist.com/article/lee-joo-young-in-talks-to-make-a-cameo-appearance-in-the-upcoming-drama-deal

 

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 Webtoon based drama but genre is crime thriller. Hopeully we see the acting talents rise above.

 

The last time I really watch Yoo Seung Ho was his comeback drama "Remember War of the Son" the only drama where I  said best actor even if it only the first 2 minutes.. yes YSH acting was so worthy good! But then his next drama projects, the choices  .. I'm not liking. As someone who is a fan of his acting... given the rigth genre, good script, charcter where he can show us why he was best young actor.. prior to his joining the military,  he can give us that worthy excellent talent again! I'm not sure if this is the right one but .. fingers crossed.

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15 hours ago, jongski said:

As someone who is a fan of his acting... given the rigth genre, good script, charcter where he can show us why he was best young actor.. prior to his joining the military,  he can give us that worthy excellent talent again! I'm not sure if this is the right one but .. fingers crossed.

 

Of course, I know who is Yoo Seung Ho, I read about him but I don`t think I saw him in a drama. (I checked. I only watched The Great Queen Seondeok and Arang and the Magistrate). I did not see a drama where he is a lead but I know he is a good actor.

I like the genre and the plot sounds interesting.

 

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Wave's original drama 'Deal', scheduled to be released in October, is a 10 billion won abduction thriller about two young men who accidentally kidnap their friends. It is attracting attention with the material of 'trading' a friend, the kidnapping drama that grows in scale as the incident unfolds, and the acting of popular actors Yoo Seung-ho, Kim Dong-hui, Yoo Soo-bin, and Lee Ju-young, who have both acting skills and personalities.

 

Yoo Seung-ho, who predicted a new acting transformation that was not seen in previous works, will play the role of Lee Jun-seong, a young man who suffers from dramatic emotional changes and agony at the center of the kidnapping drama, and will express the wandering character realistically. Kim Dong-hui, who won the Rookie of the Year award at the Blue Dragon Film Festival for the movie 'The Mathematician in Wonderland', played the role of medical student Song Jae-hyo, the ringleader of the case, in 'D.P.' Yoo Soo-bin, who showed a strong presence in Season 2, plays the role of Park Min-woo, the victim of the kidnapping, adding strength to the unpredictable development. In addition, Lee Joo-young, who showed a wide spectrum of acting through various works, raises the tension and immersion of the 10 billion kidnapping thriller as police trainee Cha Soo-an.

 

https://www.mediapen.com/news/view/848661

 

 

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Lee Joo Young Confirmed Alongside Yoo Seung Ho, Kim Dong Hwi, And Yoo Su Bin For New Crime Thriller Drama

TV/Film

Aug 31, 2023

by M. Lim

 

Lee Joo Young will be starring in the upcoming drama “Deal” (literal translation)!

On August 31, wavve confirmed Lee Joo Young will be joining Yoo Seung Ho, Kim Dong Hwi, and Yoo Su Bin as the main cast in its upcoming original series “Deal.”

Based on the award-winning webtoon of the same name, “Deal” tells the story of three former high school classmates in their twenties who get together for drinks for the first time in a long while. After two of them pretend to kidnap the other, things take an unexpected turn, and the ensuing complications lead all three of them down a dark and turbulent path.

Yoo Seung Ho, Kim Dong Hwi, and Yoo Su Bin will portray complex relationships that shift between friends, captives, and accomplices. Lee Joo Young joins the ensemble as a pivotal character in the unfolding case.

Yoo Seung Ho takes on the role of Lee Joon Sung. After losing his way for a while, he finally decides to get his life back together following his military discharge—but just as he’s preparing to make a fresh start, he gets caught up in an unintentional kidnapping. On playing the role, Yoo Seung Ho shared, “Even though it’s my first time portraying an unadorned character, I’ve tried my best to make [the drama] engaging for the audience.”

Kim Dong Hwi will be starring as medical student Song Jae Hyo. Upon facing a crisis in his stable life, Song Jae Hyo impulsively resorts to kidnapping a friend to resolve the issue. Kim Dong Hwi commented, “The sudden situation of a friend kidnapping another friend is a unique story I haven’t seen before. The whole cast and crew have worked hard for this drama, so please anticipate it.”

Yoo Su Bin will be playing the role of Park Min Woo, the hostage of the fake kidnapping. He is kidnapped by his friends whom he reunites with after a long time. Despite his innocent appearance, he’s a character ready to strike back at any given moment. Yoo Su Bin shared, “To connect with [Park Min Woo] who is stuck in extreme situations, I focused on my facial expressions and dialogue [delivery] since my movements were limited due to being tied up.”

Lastly, Lee Joo Young portrays the police cadet Cha Soo An, who chases down the kidnapping case. Driven by her sense of justice, Cha Soo An decides to launch an investigation upon hearing suspicious sounds from her neighbor’s place. Lee Joo Young commented, “Please keep an eye on Soo An’s choices as she confronts the case.”

 

https://www.soompi.com/article/1610616wpp/lee-joo-young-confirmed-alongside-yoo-seung-ho-kim-dong-hwi-and-yoo-su-bin-for-new-crime-thriller-drama

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Upcoming Thriller K-Drama "Deal" Announces its Official Cast Lineup!

by lo_ve, August 31, 2023

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The upcoming wavve original K-drama Deal will be led by Yoo Seung Ho, Lee Joo Young, Kim Dong Hwi, and Yoo Soo Bin.

On August 31st, it was officially confirmed that Yoo Seung Ho, Lee Joo Young, Kim Dong Hwi, and Yoo Soo Bin will join hands in leading the kidnapping thriller K-drama Deal. 

 

 

 

Deal will tell the story of three young men who were classmates in high school. They are now in their twenties and only one of them is wealthy. They met up to have drinks and shared about their struggles. The two of them decided to conduct a fake kidnapping of the other friend who is wealthy. Through their fake kidnapping stunt, the three friends face more problems.

The upcoming K-drama will be directed by  Lee Jung Gon (One Day and Not Out) and written by Hong Jong Seong.

Deal will premiere in October of this year and it will exclusively air on the OTT platform, wavve.

 

 

Yoo Seung Ho will play the role of Lee Joon Sung. He is the center of the fake kidnapping. He recently finished his military service and has decided to live a better life but got caught up in a fake kidnapping with his friends. 

Kim Dong Hwi will play the role of Song Jae Hyo. He is a medical student who encounters a crisis in his life. He accidentally planned to fake the kidnapping of his friend to solve his problems. 

Yoo Soo Bin will play the role of Park Min Woo. He will be the hostage of the fake kidnapping. He is a character who seems naïve on the outside but the truth is, he is a person who prepares to counterattack at any time.

Lee Ju Young will portray the role of Cha Soo An, a righteous police preparation student who will investigate the kidnapping. After hearing mysterious sounds in front of her house, she decided to dig into it.

 

https://mydramalist.com/article/upcoming-thriller-k-drama-deal-announces-its-official-cast-lineup

 

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News bites: September 2, 2023

by tccolb

 

Over on Wavve, there’s finally been some movement on the crime-thriller Deal, which has now been slated to release this coming October. Starring Yoo Seung-ho (Moonshine), Kim Dong-hwi (Missing: The Other Side 2), Yoo Soo-bin (D.P. 2), and Lee Joo-young (Times), production has filmmaker Lee Jung-gon (Not Out) at the helm with writing by Hong Jong-sung. [News1]

 

https://www.dramabeans.com/2023/09/news-bites-september-2-2023/

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Yoo Seung Ho Impulsively Kidnaps A Friend For 10 Billion Won In New Thriller Drama

Drama Preview

Sep 8, 2023

by E. Cha

 

wavve has revealed two posters and the release date for its upcoming drama “Deal” (literal translation)!

Based on the award-winning webtoon of the same name, “Deal” tells the story of three former high school classmates in their twenties who get together for drinks for the first time in a long while. However, things take an unexpected turn when two of them impulsively decide to kidnap the other, and the ensuing complications lead all three of them down a dark and turbulent path.

Yoo Seung Ho will star as Lee Joon Sung, a former rising soccer star who is just deciding to get his life back together after losing his way, while Kim Dong Hwi will star as Song Jae Hyo, a medical student who makes a brash decision after facing a crisis in his stable life. Yoo Su Bin will play Park Min Woo, the only son of a wealthy family, who winds up being kidnapped by his friends.

On September 8, wavve officially announced that “Deal” will premiere on October 6 at 4 p.m. KST. The platform also unveiled two posters for the upcoming series that capture the suspense of the impulsive kidnapping at the heart of its story.

In both posters, a visibly tortured Joon Sung looks stressed and troubled as he nervously struggles with the consequences of his impulsive decision. Meanwhile, his partner in crime Jae Hyo has a cold gaze as he clutches his phone in one hand.

Finally, the unfortunate Min Woo, who is being held for a 10 billion won (approximately $7.5 million won) ransom, is tied up and gagged in the background. The caption on both posters reads, “Today, we’re making a deal using our friend.”

 

 

https://www.soompi.com/article/1612419wpp/yoo-seung-ho-and-kim-dong-hwi-impulsively-kidnap-a-friend-for-10-billion-won-in-new-thriller-drama

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September 8 2023

First teaser trailer and posters for Waave drama “The Deal”

First teaser trailer and teaser posters added for Waave drama series “The Deal” starring Yoo Seung-Ho, Kim Dong-Hwi, & Yoo Su-Bin. The drama series that revolves around an impulsive kidnapping was recently invited to screen at the 28th Busan International Film Festival in the On Screen section. Captions on the two teaser posters states “Today we deal in our friend.” Captions in the teaser trailer states (0:32) “Today we” (0:33) “Kidnap a friend.” Dialogue in the teaser trailer states (0:10) Yoo Seung-Ho “Are you sure we can get the money without being caught?,” (0:23) Yoo Su-Bin “Hey Lee Joon-Sung … hey … you guys tied me up?,” (0:37) Kim Dong-Hwi “We have your son. Prepare one billion won,” (0:45) Yoo Seung-Ho “Do you really want to mess up your life?,” (0:46) Kim Dong-Hwi “We can make 500 million won each,” (0:53) anonymous voice “It’s a very skilled professional.”

“The Deal” will be available to stream from October 6, 2023 in South Korea.

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki: When Lee Joon-Sung (Yoo Seung-Ho) was a high school student, he was a promising soccer player. He does not play the sport anymore and his life is now a mess. He decides to quit his wandering ways and start a new life. But, Lee Joon-Sung gets involved in a kidnapping case that is initiated by his friend Song Jae-Hyo (Kim Dong-Hwi).

Song Jae-Hyo graduated from the same high school as Lee Joon-Sung and is now a medical student. He faces a personal crisis in his life right now. To escape from his trouble and collect one billion won, he carries out the kidnapping of Park Min-Woo (Yoo Su-Bin) on a whim.

Park Min-Woo graduated from the same high school as Lee Joon-Sung and Song Jae-Hyo. He is the only child of rich parents. He becomes the victim of an impulsive kidnapping by Song Jae-Hyo and Lee Joon-Sung.

https://blog.asianwiki.com/korean-dramas/first-teaser-trailer-and-posters-for-waave-drama-the-deal

 

 

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"The Deal" Starring Yoo Seung Ho, Kim Dong Hwi, Yoo Soo Bin, Confirms Release Date

by Lily Alice, September 8, 2023

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The Wavve original drama The Deal has officially confirmed its release date for October 6th (Friday) and has unveiled a captivating poster and an intriguing teaser. 

The two posters provide a glimpse into the harrowing kidnapping scenario involving three friends, a situation that was a result of a split-second decision. The characters; Lee Jun Seong (Yoo Seung Ho), wearing an anguished expression; Song Jae Hyo (Kim Dong Hwi), exuding a chilling demeanor; and Park Min Woo (Yoo Soo Bin), who finds himself tied up, ignite curiosity about the events that unfold within the room. Additionally, the clever tagline, "Today, we're trading our friend", not only introduces a novel storyline but also promises the thrills expected from a kidnapping thriller.

 

 

 

 

The accompanying teaser gives a glimpse into the escalating tension, raw emotions, and conflicts among the three friends as the incident unfolds. The raspy breath of Min Woo, which can be heard from the closet in their apartment, and the nervy attempts of Jun Seong and Jae Hyo to conceal their true identities intensify the suspense. 

The situation takes a dramatic turn when Min Woo, the abducted friend, confronts Jun Seong and Jae Hyo, demanding to know if they are the ones who have tied him up. The escalating face-off between Jae Hyo, who seeks a ransom for Min Woo, and the infuriated Jun Seong, along with the suspicions of Soo An (Lee Joo Young), a police officer living next door, injects an unpredictable twist into the unfolding narrative. Finally, the revelation that the seemingly accidental kidnapping is misconstrued as the work of professionals adds further intrigue to the unfolding of The Deal.

The Deal has been invited to the On Screen section of the Busan International Film Festival, one of Asia's largest film festivals, and is generating much anticipation as one of the most eagerly awaited releases of the last quarter of 2023.

The Wavve original K-drama The Deal is poised to release on October 6th (Friday).

 

https://mydramalist.com/article/the-deal-starring-yoo-seung-ho-kim-dong-hwi-yoo-soo-bin-confirms-release-date

 

 

 

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Yoo Seung-ho holds a friend hostage in The Deal

by solstices

Would you sacrifice your friendship to obtain a cash cow? Upcoming 8-episode Wavve original The Deal features two down-on-their-luck protagonists who hatch a plan to kidnap their affluent college schoolmate — all in the name of a billion-won ransom.

Yoo Seung-ho (Moonshine) stars as Lee Joon-sung, an aspiring soccer player who lost his footing after his dreams went up in smoke. No longer able to run towards his goal, and no longer the star athlete at the center of attention, Joon-sung finds himself hopelessly adrift. Until one day, he finally has enough. Resolving to begin life anew, Joon-sung grits his teeth and musters his courage — and decides to kidnap his friend.

 

The idea didn’t materialize out of nowhere: Kim Dong-hwi (Missing: The Other Side 2) plays the main instigator Song Jae-hyo, who takes charge formulating their scheme. As a medical student, Jae-hyo thought he was set for life, but a crisis has him veering off his prestigious path. Desperate to crawl out of the trench he’s fallen into, Jae-hyo impulsively whips up a hostage conspiracy and recruits Joon-sung as his accomplice.

Their trussed-up hostage is Yoo Soo-bin (D.P. 2), playing the chaebol son Park Min-woo. As his family’s sole heir, he seems like the perfect sacrificial lamb for our kidnapper duo to earn a quick buck. However, Min-woo is far from a meek, hapless victim. Although Joon-sung and Jae-hyo take precautionary measures to cover their tracks, such as using a computer-generated voice to avoid recognition, Min-woo catches on quick. Calling out his buddies’ names, he confronts them directly — Min-woo’s not about to sit quietly by and let himself be exploited.

In addition, we’ll be treated to a special appearance by Lee Joo-young (Broker), who plays the aspiring police officer Cha Soo-ahn. For now, she seems unable to act in any official capacity, but perhaps this case will be just what she needs to prove her worth and secure her spot in the police force.

Helmed by PD Lee Jung-gon (Not Out) with scripts written by Hong Jong-sung, The Deal will be released via Wavve on October 6.

 

https://www.dramabeans.com/2023/09/yoo-seung-ho-holds-a-friend-hostage-in-the-deal/

 

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Yoo Seung Ho Appears To Have A Lot On His Mind Ahead Of Military Discharge In Upcoming Drama “The Deal”

TV/Film

Sep 12, 2023

by S. Kim

 

Upcoming drama “The Deal” has teased new stills featuring Yoo Seung Ho!

Based on an award-winning webtoon, “The Deal” tells the story of three former high school classmates in their twenties who get together for drinks for the first time in a long while. However, things take an unexpected turn when two of them impulsively decide to kidnap the other, and the ensuing complications lead all three of them down a dark and turbulent path. The drama stars Yoo Seung Ho, Kim Dong Hwi, Yoo Su Bin, and more.

Yoo Seung Ho plays Lee Joon Sung, a former rising soccer star who is determined to start a new life after being discharged from the military. However, he experiences intense emotional changes and agony as he gets entangled in an accidental kidnapping.

Yoo Seung Ho shared, “Joon Sung is a raw character who is very different from the other roles I portrayed so far. I expressed the wrinkles and blood vessels that appear on his face when he gets angry as they are.”

Director Lee Jung Gon raised viewers’ anticipation by sharing, “I naturally thought of actor Yoo Seung Ho for the role of Joon Sung. As the drama progresses, viewers will pay attention to the decisions that Joon Sung makes as well as his actions.”

 

https://www.soompi.com/article/1613240wpp/yoo-seung-ho-appears-to-have-a-lot-on-his-mind-ahead-of-military-discharge-in-upcoming-drama-the-deal

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Yoo Seung Ho Grapples With His Inner Turmoil in the New K-Drama "The Deal"

by Lily Alice, September 12, 2023

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Renowned actor Yoo Seung Ho returns to the small screen playing a dynamic character in the upcoming Wavve Original drama titled The Deal.

Adapted from the webtoon of the same name, the K-drama The Deal features Yoo Seung Ho as Lee Jun Seong, the pivotal character in a gripping abduction thriller revolving around a 10-billion-won ransom, orchestrated by two young men who accidentally abduct their own friend. Throughout the drama, he brings to life the struggles of a young man faced with an irreversible choice and the daunting consequences that follow.

Lee Jun Seong, fresh out of military service and determined to start anew, finds himself trapped in an unplanned abduction scheme, leading to a whirlwind of emotional upheaval and inner turmoil.

 

 

 

Speaking about his role, the actor shared, "Jun Seong is unlike any character I've portrayed before. I aimed to authentically depict his raw emotions, such as the wrinkles on his face and the flushed complexion that surfaces when he's angry".

 

 

Director Lee Jung Gon, the creative mind behind the project, expressed, "Yoo Seung Ho was a natural fit for the role of Jun Seong. As the series progresses, viewers will undoubtedly be captivated by Jun Seong's pivotal choices and actions".

Yoo Seung Ho has held lead roles in famous K-dramas like I'm Not a Robot, My Strange Hero, and Memorist. In The Deal, he will be seen alongside Kim Dong Hwi, Yoo Soo Bin, and Lee Joo Young. 

The Deal has been invited to the On Screen section of the Busan International Film Festival and is slated to release on October 6th (Friday).

 

https://mydramalist.com/article/yoo-seung-ho-grapples-with-his-inner-turmoil-in-the-new-k-drama-the-deal

 

 

 

 

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wavve drama TheDeal KimDongHwi still cuts, release on Oct 6.

 

 

 

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Yoo Seung Ho & Others Face Chaos in the New K-Drama "The Perfect Deal"

by Lily Alice, September 15, 2023

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On September 15th, Wavve unveiled character posters and a teaser for The Perfect Deal, an intense kidnapping thriller involving two young men who abduct their friend and demand a 10 billion won ransom.

The character posters released showcase the characters' intense expressions, complemented by bold red text hinting at the unfolding situations. The text on Lee Jun Seong's (Yoo Seung Ho) poster reads, "Have you lost it? This is a crime", depicting his fragile emotional state as he finds himself caught up in an unintentional kidnapping scheme. 

 

 

Following that, Song Jae Hyo (Kim Dong Hwi) wears an icy gaze, paired with the text, "But you know you're an accomplice too, right?" implying his cold demeanor and the sharp dynamics among those involved in the kidnapping.

 

 

 

 

Park Min Woo (Yoo Soo Bin), the hostage in this kidnapping ordeal, presents a resolute expression alongside the thought-provoking text, "Do I look like a pushover to you?" signifying his readiness to strike back at any moment.

 

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The text, "Someone got kidnapped next door", coupled with Cha Soo An's (Lee Joo Young) determined expression, as if she has made a decisive choice, piques curiosity about the transformational point for the justice-driven police trainee Soo An.

 

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The character teaser gives a glimpse of the story of four young individuals entangled in this kidnapping drama. Jun Seong, burdened with a debt after completing his military service, is facing threats to his life. He reluctantly becomes an accomplice but emphasizes that Min Woo is a friend before a hostage. Jae Hyo is a medical student on the verge of being kicked out while his classmates avoided expulsion with money.

Following the line, "Prepare 1 billion won", there's a scene where  Jae Hyo says, "I have a plan", showing Jae Hyo's unwavering determination to execute this deal. Furthermore, Min Woo says, "No one underestimates me", hints at an escalation in the magnitude of the kidnapping scheme. Finally, the police trainee Soo An declares, "I witnessed a kidnapping", as she unravels the case, amplifying curiosity about what her suspicions will lead her to.

The Wavve original K-drama The Perfect Deal is poised to release on October 6th (Friday). Watch the teaser below. 

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https://mydramalist.com/article/yoo-seung-ho-others-face-chaos-in-the-new-k-drama-the-perfect-deal

 

 

 

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Yoo Seung Ho, Kim Dong Hwi & Yoo Soo Bin Character Posters Revealed for "The Perfect Deal"

by Hazel Jung, September 15, 2023

 

 

Wavve Original drama The Perfect Deal, written by Hong Jong Seong and directed by Lee Jung Gon, is a thriller that revolves around two young men who accidentally kidnap their friend for a 10 billion won ransom.

 

 

The released character posters, featuring each character's intense expressions and bold red text, hint at future situations.

 

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First, Jun Seong's (Yoo Seung Ho) poster contains the caption, "Have you lost your mind? This is a crime" showcasing his precarious emotional state in the unplanned kidnapping thriller. 

Jae Hyo's (Kim Dong Hwi) indifferent and cold gaze, along with the caption, "But you're an accomplice too, aren't you?" hints at the chilling nature of the kidnapping and the sharp dynamics between the characters. 

The character poster of Min Woo (Yoo Soo Bin), who has become a hostage in the kidnapping thriller, depicts his determined expression and the provocative caption, "Do I look like a fool to you?" revealing his readiness for any retaliation.

 

 

Meanwhile, the caption "Who got kidnapped in the neighboring house?" and Soo An's (Lee Joo Young) determined expression imply that the justice-driven police academy student Soo An is about to bring a turning point to the story.

The character teaser, released alongside the posters, showcases the stories of four youths entangled in the kidnapping thriller. After his military discharge, Jun Seong, burdened by debts, becomes an accomplice in the kidnapping but insists, "You're our friend before being a hostage," determined to protect their friendship.

 

Furthermore, the teaser reveals the origin of this kidnapping as we see Jae Hyo, an aspiring medical student who resorts to this deal to avoid being expelled for financial reasons. In a scene where he says, "Prepare 1 billion won," followed by, "I have a plan," Jae Hyo's firm determination to complete this deal becomes evident.

In addition, Min Woo's declaration, "No one underestimates me," suggests a potential increase in the scale of the kidnapping thriller. Lastly, Soo An, the police academy student, persistently investigates the kidnapping case by stating, "I witnessed the kidnapping incident," leaving viewers curious about the results of her suspicions.

 

https://mydramalist.com/article/yoo-seung-ho-kim-dong-hwi-yoo-soo-bin-character-posters-revealed-for-the-perfect-deal