The director of The Art of Negotiation has shared his thoughts on the drama and the cast’s performances!
“The Art of Negotiation” follows the story of Yoon Joo No (Lee Je Hoon), an M&A expert who is known as a legendary negotiator, as he leads his team through high-stakes corporate challenges. The drama is helmed by director Ahn Pan Seok, who is known for his meticulous attention to detail and realism.
The cast also includes Kim Dae Myung as Oh Soon Young, Sung Dong Il as Song Jae Sik, Jang Hyun Sung as Ha Tae Soo, Oh Man Seok as Lee Dong Joon, Ahn Hyun Ho as Kwak Min Jung, and Cha Kang Yoon as Choi Jin Soo.
When asked why he chose to direct The Art of Negotiation, Ahn Pan Seok shared, “Usually, when I start a project, I sit down with the writer and develop ideas together from scratch. But 'The Art of Negotiation' is the first time I’ve chosen a drama based on a completed script. As soon as I read it, I knew it had a solid story and compelling conflicts worth exploring, so I took it right away. It’s a first in my career.”
Describing the drama’s unique appeal, he said, “Unlike the dramas I’ve worked on in recent years, this one has a bit of a hard-boiled tone. Instead of focusing on soft romance, it's more like a war over money. Working on something like this again after a long time feels incredibly refreshing.”
Ahn Pan Seok also emphasized his commitment to realism, stating, “All dramas have to feel real. The viewers should never feel like what they’re watching is fake.” Given his track record of delivering realistic storytelling, expectations are high for how he will bring the world of M&A negotiations to life in The Art of Negotiation.
The director also expressed deep trust and satisfaction with the cast, saying, “The actors fit their characters perfectly. Kim Dae Myung has a soft, gentle demeanor, but there's also strength underneath. Sung Dong Il, Jang Hyun Sung, and Oh Man Seok are, of course, fantastic as always. I also recommend keeping an eye on Ahn Hyun Ho and Cha Kang Yoon—both deliver refreshingly natural and non-cliché performances.”
Finally, Ahn Pan Seok praised Lee Je Hoon’s dramatic transformation for his role, saying, “From the moment he arrives on set until filming wraps, he completely embodies Yoon Joo No. Without a doubt, one of the biggest highlights of our drama is Lee Je Hoon himself. His performance and screen presence are something to look forward to.
“The Art of Negotiation” is scheduled to premiere on March 8 at 10:30 p.m. KST.
In the meantime, watch Lee Je Hoon in “Escape” on Viki below:
[viki-watchnow url=https://www.viki.com/movies/40840c-escape]
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