Big Deal

A measured, talky corporate drama that builds quiet tension through negotiation and loyalty, with a sober, nostalgic weight.

Genres

Drama

Starring

Yoo Hai-jin, Lee Je-hoon, Son Hyun-joo

Tagline

A takeover on the rocks.

Overview

In 1997, when the Asian financial crisis hit Korea, Gukbo, the number one Soju company is on the brink of bankruptcy. In the high-stakes market of M&A, In-beom, a young ambitious associate at global investment firm Solquin, heads back home to take Gukbo as his first target. Hiding his greediness, In-beom approaches Jong-rok, an executive loyal to Gukbo, as an innocent consultant aiming to rehabilitate Gukbo. While In-beom digs deeper into Gukbo, he finds this may lead to an unlikely outcome.

How it feels

Tense, earnest, melancholic and cynical. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Class, power, betrayal, loyalty

Content

Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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