'50 Percent' Director, on the Pressure of a Follow-up to '21st Century Grand Duchess': "Please View Us with Our Own Unique Style"

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Actors Shin Ha-gyun, Oh Jung-se, and Heo Sung-tae have reunited for '50 Percent'.

On the afternoon of the 21st, a production presentation for the MBC Saturday-Sunday drama '50 Percent' (directed by Han Dong-hwa, written by Jang Won-seop) was held at the Golden Mouse Hall of MBC on Seongam-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul. Actors Shin Ha-gyun, Oh Jung-se, Heo Sung-tae, Kim Sin-rok, Lee Hak-ju, and director Han Dong-hwa attended.

'50 Percent' is the follow-up to '21st Century Grand Duchess'. While '21st Century Grand Duchess' ended amid controversy over historical distortion and unfavorable public opinion, '50 Percent' is immediately tasked with taking over the baton for MBC's weekend drama slot.

When asked if he felt any pressure regarding this, Director Han stated, "'21st Century Grand Duchess' is different in nature from us, and we believe we have our own unique charm."

He continued, "Just as there are many dramas, our drama has its own distinct style, and we would be grateful if you would focus on that aspect."

'50 Percent' tells the story of three ordinary-looking men who once had some flair—Jung Ho-myung (played by Shin Ha-gyun), Bong Je-soon (played by Oh Jung-se), and Kang Beom-ryong (played by Heo Sung-tae)—who are set in motion again by fate. It is a gritty action comedy about professionals who have run 50% of their lives, rusted by the world and their bodies, yet still alive with loyalty and instinct.

Shin Ha-gyun plays Jung Ho-myung, a kitchen manager at a restaurant who has been on standby for 10 years while hiding his past with the National Intelligence Service. Oh Jung-se plays Bong Je-soon, a North Korean special agent who has lost his memory. Heo Sung-tae plays Kang Beom-ryong, a former legendary gangster who is now a convenience store owner earning no hourly wage. Kim Sin-rok plays Kang Young-ae, a 'Prosecutor's Gisaeng' who chases justice like a bulldozer, and Lee Hak-ju plays Ma Gong-bok, an organization member who once followed Kang Beom-ryong and now works with him at the convenience store.

'50 Percent' will premiere at 9:50 p.m. on the 22nd.

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