The Apartment Job
| The Apartment Job | |
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Promotional poster | |
| Hangul | 아파트 |
| Lit. | Apartment |
| RR | Apateu |
| MR | Ap'at'ŭ |
| Genre | Comedy drama |
| Written by | Kim Yoon-young |
| Directed by | Jo Yong-won |
| Starring | |
| Country of origin | South Korea |
| Original language | Korean |
| Production | |
| Running time | 70 minutes |
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| Original release | |
| Network | JTBC |
The Apartment Job (Korean: 아파트) is an upcoming South Korean comedy drama television series written by Kim Yoon-young, directed by Jo Yong-won, and starring Ji Sung, Ha Yoon-kyung, Park Byung-eun, and Moon So-ri. The series follows a former gangster boss who infiltrates a newly built apartment complex by running for the residents' association president to recover hidden illicit cash, only to find himself fighting deep-seated local corruption as an accidental hero. It is scheduled to premiere on JTBC on July 11, 2026, and will air every Saturday and Sunday.[1][2][3]
Synopsis
The series tells the story of Park Hae-gang, a former gangster who runs for the position of apartment residents' association president to track down a hidden stash of money. During his quest, he inadvertently uncovers deep-seated corruption within the complex and begins to transform into an unlikely local hero for the neighbors.
Cast
Main
- A former gangster and current CEO who enters the apartment complex with ulterior motives. He becomes the Residents' Council Chairman to raise 10 billion won in capital to save Yong-man, whom he considers a father figure.
- Ha Yoon-kyung as Kang Ha-ri[4]
- A character whose goal is to become a lawyer at the large law firm We Partners, but in reality works part-time at the firm's free consultation counter and becomes entangled with Park Hae-gang.
- Park Byung-eun as Lee Chung-won[5]
- Representative of the True Value apartment construction company and penthouse resident who possesses good looks, wealth, eloquence, and wit through a relaxed tone and gentle expression. However, he delivered a twist by immediately revealing a sharp and cold side as he confronted Park Hae-gang, who was after Jang Chung-geum.
- Moon So-ri as Jang Suk-jin[4]
- A notorious busybody who finds 24 hours a day insufficient to meddle in every neighborhood affair.
Supporting
- Kim Won-hae as "Lizard"
- Baek Hyun-jin as Seo Kang-won
- The current president of the resident representatives.
- Jung Seung-gil as Choi Young-jae
- The director of the apartment management office.
- Ryu Hyun-kyung as Kang Ha-jeong
- Ha-ri's older sister.
- Son Ji-yoon as Ru-i's mother
- Jung Yi-rang as Seo-jun's mother
- Hwang Hee as Je-gi
- Jeong Soon-won as Gyeong-nam
- Kim Taek as TBA
Production
Development
The series is directed by Jo Yong-won, who won the Best Director award at the Seoul Drama Awards for Missing Child (2021),[6] and written by Kim Yoon-young, who previously wrote Kaist (1999–2000), Sweet Palpitations (2011), and My Strange Hero (2018–2019). In late 2025, it was reported that the series would consist of 12 episodes and air exclusively on JTBC. It is co-produced by SLL and Red Nine Pictures.[1]
Casting
In November 2025, media outlets reported that Baek Hyun-jin had joined the cast, reuniting with Ji Sung for the first time since The Devil Judge (2021).[7] Ji Sung, Moon So-ri, and Ha Yoon-kyung were reported to be in talks or confirmed for the lead roles shortly thereafter.[8][9]
Release
The series is scheduled to premiere on JTBC on July 11, 2026, and will air every Saturday and Sunday.[3]
References
- ^ a b Lee, Mi-young (May 20, 2026). 고윤정·지성·안효섭·김희애가 이끈다⋯JTBC, 2026 드라마 라인업 공개 [Led by Go Yoon-jung, Ji Sung, Ahn Hyo-seop, and Kim Hee-ae... JTBC Unveils 2026 Drama Lineup]. Joynews24 (in Korean). Retrieved March 30, 2026.
- ^ Koo, Ja-hye (May 19, 2026). 전직 조폭으로 변신한 지성...JTBC '아파트' 7월 첫선 [Ji Sung Transforms into a Former Gangster... JTBC's 'Apartment' Premieres in July]. yna news. Yonhap News. Retrieved May 20, 2026.
- ^ a b Han, Seo-young (May 27, 2026). 박병은, '아파트' 이충원으로 돌아온다...7월11일공개앞두고근황 [Park Byung-eun Returns as Lee Chung-won in 'Apartment'... Update on His Recent Activities Ahead of Release on July 11]. Top Star News (in Korean). Retrieved June 9, 2026.
- ^ a b c Kim, Na-yul (May 19, 2026). 지성X하윤경X박병은X문소리, ‘아파트’ 확정..7월 첫 방송[공식] [Ji Sung, Ha Yoon-kyung, Park Byung-eun, and Moon So-ri Confirmed for 'Apartment'... First Broadcast in July [Official]]. Heraldmuse (in Korean). Retrieved June 9, 2026.
- ^ Yoo, Ji-hye (June 4, 2026). 지성·하윤경·박병은·문소리…'믿보배'만 모인 '아파트' [Ji Sung, Ha Yoon-kyung, Park Byung-eun, Moon So-ri… 'Apartment' Gathered with Only 'Trustworthy Actors']. JTBC (in Korean). Retrieved June 4, 2026.
- ^ Kim, Na-yul (May 19, 2026). 문소리, 올여름 JTBC '아파트'서 코믹 연기 도전 [Moon So-ri to take on comedic acting challenge in JTBC's 'Apartment' this summer]. Ize (in Korean). Retrieved May 21, 2026.
- ^ Yeon, Hwi-seon (November 4, 2025). '직장인들2' 백부장 백현진, 지성 새 드라마 '아파트'로 정극 컴백 [단독] ['Office Workers 2' Chief Baek Hyun-jin Makes Comeback to Drama with Ji Sung's New Drama 'Apartment' [Exclusive]]. Daum | OSEN. Retrieved May 20, 2026.
- ^ Kim, Jin-seok (January 2, 2026). 문소리, 새해 첫날부터 급성신우신염으로 응급실行 [Moon So-ri rushed to the emergency room with acute pyelonephritis on the first day of the New Year.]. My Daily (in Korean). Retrieved May 20, 2026 – via Naver.
- ^ Lee, Jun-sang (October 27, 2025). [단독] 하윤경, 드라마 '아파트'로 첫 주연 확정...'전직 조폭 변신' 지성과 연기 호흡 [[Exclusive] Ha Yoon-kyung Confirmed for First Leading Role in Drama 'Apartment'... Acting Together with Ji Sung, Who Transforms into a Former Gangster]. starnewsk. Retrieved May 20, 2026.