Jul 14, 2026 4:54pm IST
‘The Apartment Job’ Review: Jisung’s Charisma Carries This Comedy
“The Apartment Job” revolves around Park Hae Gang (Jisung), a loan shark-cum-thug, who gets on the wrong side of a police officer who raids his den. What follows is his attempt to secure a spot as a credible candidate for election as president of the apartment residents’ association after discovering an unexpected source of money.
The comedy series opens with a glimpse into the double life of a man and his minions, who run an illegal gambling den with the efficiency of a legitimate business and recover their dues by any means necessary. It offers an interesting take on the usually chaotic gangster lifestyle by making it more humane. Ji Sung is introduced as the feared, no-nonsense head of a trading business that operates casino-style machines and preys on money-hungry individuals. Slapstick comedy drives the show from the outset as he juggles multiple roles while greasing the palms of high-ranking government officials to keep his operation running.
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Meanwhile, Ha Yoon Kyung stars as Kang Ha Ri, an aspiring lawyer who dreams of joining a major law firm but is forced to take on part-time jobs to make ends meet. Her unexpected encounter with Park Hae Gang and his gang sets off another hilarious chain of events when she is paid to pose as a member of their family as part of an elaborate ruse to remain in the apartment complex. Her pragmatic persona from “Extraordinary Attorney Woo” finds echoes in “The Apartment Job,” as she weighs the implications of posing as a fake wife while pursuing her career as a lawyer, bringing her characteristic charm to the role.
Park Byung Sun plays the ruthless Lee Chung Won, a wealthy and unscrupulous man who values little beyond money and powerful connections. A fellow resident of the apartment complex, he soon becomes a constant thorn in Park Hae Gang’s side. He brings a much-needed antagonistic edge to the story, setting the stage for a compelling rivalry with the protagonist.
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The show holds promise with its found-family dynamic and well-timed comedy. It briefly dips into the thriller genre while keeping the narrative focused on the complicated setting of the apartment complex. As K-dramaland gears up for a jam-packed second half of 2026, “The Apartment Nob” offers some much-needed respite with a setup that feels both familiar and refreshing.
With new episodes releasing every Saturday and Sunday, the first two episodes of the series are now streaming on Netflix.
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