Lee Je-hoon is back with another intriguing role and he is ready to win hearts once again as he takes on the lead role in the upcoming Kdrama The Art of Negotiation. This show is ready to leave us stunned with every single episode as it navigates the business world and shows the skills of a master negotiator who takes on some of the biggest deals out there. And with a plot as good as this one, there is no way Kdrama fans are missing out on this show!
The Art of Negotiation (협상의 기술) follows an M&A expert popularly known as the legendary negotiator, and his team; and how they crack large corporation deals. As the legend returns to the scene to save a company, will he be able to succeed in the challenge given to him?
As the show’s release comes closer each passing day, we bring you everything you need to know about the show’s plot, cast, release date, and more. So without further ado, let’s begin!
All to Know About The Art of Negotiation
The Art of Negotiation Plot
The story follows an M&A expert known as a legendary negotiator and his newly formed team who need to work together to save a company from bankruptcy. But with a debt of 11 billion dollars, will they be able to achieve the impossible?
Yun Ju-no was once a key figure in the former M&A team of the Sanin Group but after his sudden disappearance, rumours about him began to spread. While no one knows the reason for his disappearance after leaving for Hawaii for undisclosed reasons, and the truth continues to remain a mystery, he is called back three years later.
Three years after Ju-no’s disappearance, Sanin Group is facing bankruptcy with an 11 billion dollar debt and he is their last hope to get out of this situation. He is called back to South Korea and his mission is clear- to save the Sanin Group. However, his solution is far from expectations and definitely not straightforward; so with the support of CEO Song Jae-sik, he creates a new M&A team. He begins to gather the best negotiators to join this team before diving into the dangerous world of high-stakes deals.
This new team includes lawyer Oh Soon-young and Choi Jin-soo, who are the perfect match for Ju-no. As the well-known “God of Negotiation” takes on the last gamble, will he be able to secure the 11 billion dollars that is needed to save the company? Or will the legend be brought down in the end?
The Art of Negotiation Cast
Directed by Ahn Pan-seok, the drama stars Lee Je-hoon as Yun Ju-no, Sung Dong-il as Song Jae-sik, Kim Dae-myung as Oh Soon-young, Ahn Hyun-ho asKwak Min-jeong, Cha Gang-yun as Choi Jin-soo, and other cast members. Lee Je-hoon is back with another breathtaking role after his hit performance in the shows Chief Detective 1958 and Taxi Driver.
The Art of Negotiation Release Date and Time
The Art of Negotiation takes over JTBC’s Saturday and Sunday 10:30 PM KST time slot previously occupied by The Tale of Lady Ok and will be followed by Heavenly Ever After April 2025. The Kdrama consists of 12 episodes which are set to release on March 8, 2025, and will broadcast until April 13th, 2025. The show is set to broadcast on jTBC and will be available for streaming on TVING.
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