“13억 로또 1등 되면 사표를 낼까, 말까”…출근길 상상 드라마 된다면

A recent trend in entertainment features scenarios where lottery winners and famous idols continue working at their jobs – a concept that resonates with many working individuals. A new TV series, 'Lotto 1st Also Works', premiering next month, draws inspiration from a webtoon of the same name, portraying the daily life of an office worker who suddenly becomes a 13 billion won lottery winner.

Despite the substantial windfall, the protagonist grapples with the realization that the money alone may not drastically transform their life. Instead of quitting his job, he chooses to report for work, hoping that the newfound financial security will alter his attitude towards both work and people. Directed by Yeon Young-bin, known for his work in 'Gangneung', the series aims to showcase his versatility beyond genre films and romance stories.

Over the past three days, the tvN series 'My Favorite Employee' has been airing, focusing on the story of a former 'discipline' of idol group DENENXX's member ICAN, who transfers to fashion platform APELLO as a fashion director. The narrative explores ICAN's journey as he wins over the CEO and embarks on a romantic entanglement.

The series' director, Park Ji-hyun, reflects on her own experience of seeking her 'favorite' from broadcasting school to Seoul, emphasizing her determination to make connections. This trend is further fueled by the popularity of YouTube comedians like Eunji Lee, whose "Zebul" corner features her secretly leaving work to escape the scrutiny of her employer, the representative, and the company's founder, resulting in a wildly popular concept that garnered over 81,000 views.