Lee Joon-Ho and Kim Min-Ha are cast in tvN drama series “Typhoon Trading Company” (literal title). The drama series is set in 1997, while South Korea was going through an economic crisis. Lee Joon-Ho will play Kang Tae-Poong. Although he lived a carefree life, as his father ran a trading company, he steps into the role of the CEO after his father passes away. He tries to save the company during the tough economic times. Kim Min-Ha will play Oh Mi-Sun. She works at the trading company as an accountant.
“Typhoon Trading Company” will first air sometime during the second half of this year in South Korea.
Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki: Set in 1997, while the South Korean economy was going through an economic crisis. Kang Tae-Poong’s (Lee Joon-Ho) father runs a small company named Typhoon Trading Company. Due to his wealthy father, Kang Tae-Poong lived a carefree life, but the worst economic crisis hits South Korea. This changes everything. While the economic crisis hits Typhoon Trading Company, Kang Tae-Poong’s father passes away.
Kang Tae-Poong is determined not to let the company, which his father loved like his own family, go bankrupt. Kang Tae-Poong steps in to become the CEO and to save the company. Although he was immature in his past, he is armed with a warm-heart, a strong sense of responsibility, and a spirit for challenges. He struggles to save the company with his family and his employees, including Oh Mi-Sun (Kim Min-Ha).
Oh Mi-Sun is the eldest daughter in her family and carries the burden of her family on her shoulders. She works as a bookkeeper at Typhoon Trading Company. She does things like washing cups, cleaning, attaching receipts and organizing ledgers. While Kang Tae-Poong tries to save the company, Oh Mi-Sun gains hope from his appearance. With her diligence and sincerity, she dreams of becoming a career woman at Typhoon Trading Company.
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