'Building Owner' Ha Jung-woo, Final Thoughts on Series Conclusion: "I Trust Kisoojong's Choice"

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Actor Ha Jung-woo shared his final thoughts on the conclusion of the drama "How to Become a Building Owner in South Korea."

In the tvN Saturday-Sunday drama "How to Become a Building Owner in South Korea" (script by Oh Han-ki, directed by Im Pil-sung, hereinafter "Building Owner"), which concluded on the 19th, Ha Jung-woo, who played the role of Kisoojong, a "young-gull" building owner struggling to make a living, brought the series to a perfect close.

"Building Owner" captivated audiences with its shocking endings that were unpredictable each episode. Centered on Kisoojong, portrayed by Ha Jung-woo, the drama drew viewers' attention with its realistic yet unique setting of family, livelihood, and the "building" in between.

Kisoojong, who knew only his wife and daughter, had to protect the building to safeguard his family. The relentless struggles to become a building owner and the succession of overwhelming events ultimately forged Kisoojong into a resilient man. Death, betrayal, and the ensuing cooperation eventually turned Kisoojong's newfound strength into a sharp edge. In the end, he appeared to drift away from being the head of a family, instead choosing to continue the business as the representative of the building, presenting a bittersweet yet familiar reflection of our reality.

As Kisoojong, Ha Jung-woo naturally portrayed a black comedy that maintained the character's core humanity throughout the flow of time and events, depicting his gradual descent into darkness from his past and present to his eventual transformation into a perfect building owner.

Although he chose the building over his family, he expressed in a fleeting glance filled with longing that this choice was ultimately for his family. Through his performance, he left a poignant message as Sumisangwan, still grumbling while unclogging the toilet in the Pyeongbuk-gwan, just as he had in the small building. This final conclusion of Kisoojong was completed into a "one-shot" narrative thanks to Ha Jung-woo's gravitas.

Ha Jung-woo said, "I am grateful to all the viewers who watched with us every episode, as well as to the director, writer, staff, and all senior and junior actors." He added, "I trust Kisoojong's choice in 'Building Owner' and wish for Kisoojong to live a happier and more leisurely life going forward," sharing his final thoughts.

Meanwhile, Ha Jung-woo has released his first advertising directorial work, "One Universe," which is approaching 10 million views, and is currently preparing for his next project.

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