{
  "id": 11713312,
  "title": "Lottery winner, CEO, intern: Office is back in K-content",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/lottery-winner-ceo-intern-office-is-back-in-k-content-11713312",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-03T15:47:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/20261004/lottery-winner-ceo-intern-office-is-back-in-k-content"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Lottery winners, CEOs, and interns have all found themselves working in office settings recently, as a new wave of K-content is returning to the workplace. In contrast to earlier office dramas that focused on realistic portrayals of the joys and hardships of working life, these newer productions are taking a different approach. By blending the familiar office setting with elements of fantasy, generational change, and comedy, they are reimagining the workplace in fresh and innovative ways.\n\nThe most striking example of this trend is the upcoming Tving original series \"Even Lottery Winners Go to Work.\" This drama places its characters from all walks of life, including lottery winners and interns, in the same office space, creating a dynamic and diverse cast. By doing so, it challenges traditional notions of what it means to work in an office environment.\n\nAnother notable production is the film \"The Intern,\" which also features a CEO as one of its central characters. This film explores the intersection of age, experience, and modern workplace dynamics, offering a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities that arise when different generations collaborate.\n\nFinally, Season 3 of Coupang Play's \"Office Workers\" continues to explore the complexities of office life through a comedic lens. By using humor to tackle the often-difficult topics of workplace bullying, politics, and competition, this series provides a refreshing take on the familiar office setting.\n\nThe return of the office drama in recent K-content is not simply a nostalgic nod to past trends. Instead, it represents a new wave of storytelling that redefines the workplace as a setting for both drama and comedy. By incorporating elements of fantasy, generational change, and humor, these productions offer a fresh perspective on the experiences of lottery winners, CEOs, and interns alike.",
  "summary": "Even lottery winners go to work, and so do interns. In the past, the workplace in K-content was often portrayed as a place people wanted to escape. Workplace bullying by bosses, office politics, excessive workloads, competition and the struggle to survive were recurring themes, giving rise to dramas such as “Misaeng,” which continues to be talked about years later. In 2026, however, a new wave of…",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Lottery winner, CEO, intern: Office is back in K-content",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/lottery-winner-ceo-intern-office-is-back-in-k-content",
        "published": "2026-10-03T15:22:03.000Z"
      }
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}