According to an exclusive report from MyDaily on January 6, actor Jang Ki Yong will star in the upcoming drama film The Law of the Line.
In the series, Jang Ki Yong plays Tak Do Il, a central team leader of the Seoul regional headquarters sales team at Nara Bank. A graduate of a regional university, Tak is considered an outsider – or a so-called “black tie” – who has no powerful connections and little chance of joining elite business circles after joining the company through blind recruitment.
However, after playing a key role in the arrest of a voice phishing criminal, Tak Do Il receives a commendation directly from the bank’s president and is transferred to Seoul just a year after joining the company. From there, he had a rapid rise, becoming a role model among other outsiders and emerging as a high-level “kingmaker” within the organization.
The Law of the Line is described as an office politics noir, depicting ruthless power struggles among the corporate “office mafia”. Armed only with sharp political instincts, the protagonist overturns entrenched hierarchies and dismantles existing lines of power. The drama explores realistic workplace issues, such as loyalty tests, forced alignment and performance evaluations, through an episodic narrative that resonates deeply with modern office workers.
The series will be directed by Kim Sung Yong, known for his work on The Veil and My Dearest, raising expectations for intense storytelling and polished production.
Jang Ki Yong recently wrapped up his role in SBS’s My Kiss Was a Mistake, which concluded on December 25. Through the series, he successfully displayed emotional depth through breakups and reunions, further cementing his reputation as an actor suited to romantic comedies.
With The Law of the Line, Jang Ki Yong is poised to present a completely different image, rooted in ambition, strategy and moral gray areas, signaling a new phase in his acting career and creating anticipation for his transformation into the world of office politics.
Sources: Daum
