Draft:Buy King
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| Buy King | |
|---|---|
| Hangul | 바이킹 |
| RR | Bai king |
| MR | Pai k'ing |
| Written by | Shinho Lee |
| Directed by | Jo Sung-hee |
| Starring | |
| Country of origin | South Korea |
| Original language | Korean |
| Original release | |
| Network | Netflix |
Buy King (Korean: 바이킹) is an upcoming South Korean television series written by Shinho Lee and directed by Jo Sung-hee. Starring Ju Ji-hoon and Lee Jun-ho, the series explores Korean chaebol family dynamics, depicting complex relationships and power struggles for control of a multi-billion dollar empire. It is scheduled for release on Netflix.
Synopsis
[edit]Cast and characters
[edit]- Ju Ji-hoon as Han Tae-jun, a ruthless and ambitious man in pursuit of success and power, he is Ji-yeol's uncle.[1]
- Lee Jun-ho as Han Ji-yeol, a risk analysis expert and cold strategist, he is a chaebol heir who becomes embroiled in a rivalry with his uncle, Tae-jun.[2]
- Choi Dae-hoon as Michael, a former bodyguard turned chief of staff. He serves as secretary to the Chairman of BK Holdings and is a key figure in protecting Han Ji-yeol.[3]
Production
[edit]Development
[edit]The screenplay is written by writer Shinho Lee, and directed by Jo Sung-hee, who helmed the box office hit A Werewolf Boy (2012). The series was reported to have 10 episodes. It was set for release on global OTT platforms.[2][1]
Casting
[edit]Ju Ji-hoon and Lee Jun-ho were reportedly cast in March 2026 as rival leads.[1][2] Four months later, Choi Dae-hoon joined the cast.[3]
Filming
[edit]Principal photography began in April 2026.[2]
Release
[edit]References
[edit]- 1 2 3 Kim, Jin-seok (March 16, 2026). [단독]주지훈, '내부자들' 출연 안 해... '바이킹' 주인공 [[Exclusive] Ju Ji-hoon Not Appearing in Inside Men... but Starring in Buy King]. My Daily (in Korean). Retrieved March 16, 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 Kim, Chae-yeon (March 24, 2026). [단독] 이준호·주지훈 조합이라니..기대작 ‘바이킹’ 초호화 라인업 윤곽(종합) [[Exclusive] Lee Jun-ho and Ju Ji-hoon combination... Highly anticipated drama Buy King takes shape with ultra-luxurious lineup (Roundup)]. OSEN (in Korean). Retrieved July 20, 2026.
- 1 2 Kim, Jin-seok (July 20, 2026). [단독]'흥행킹' 최대훈, 차차기작은 드라마 '바이킹' [[Exclusive] 'Box Office King' Choi Dae-hoon's Next-After Project is the Drama Buy King]. My Daily (in Korean). Retrieved July 20, 2026.
- ↑ Ha, Soo-jung (July 20, 2026). 이준호 "차기작 '바이킹'? '킹더랜드' 재벌과 달라..주지훈 선배 에너지 대단" [Lee Jun-ho: "Next project Buy King? Different from the chaebol in King the Land... Senior Ju Ji-hoon's energy is amazing"]. OSEN (in Korean). Retrieved July 20, 2026.
