The comeback we didn’t know we needed
What happens when a clueless rookie becomes the CEO of a company with zero employees, no money, and nothing to sell? Welcome to ‘Taephoon Company’, tvN’s new Saturday-Sunday drama starring 2PM’s Junho and rising star Kim Minha. Set against the backdrop of the 1997 Asian financial crisis, the show blends office comedy, retro grit, and underdog ambition into one addictive package.
Meet Kang Tae-phoon: Hustling on instinct
Junho plays Kang Tae-phoon, a newbie trader who accidentally becomes the boss of a failing trade company mid-crisis. He’s got no experience, no resources, and no chill—but he does have guts. And sometimes, that’s enough.
“Just trust me once,” he says in the teaser. “Thinking too much just slows me down.” Clearly, Tae-phoon is Team Gut Instinct. If drama characters had Hogwarts houses, he’d be a Gryffindor with a business card.
Kim Minha’s Mi-seon: Queen of spreadsheets & savage truths
As the no-nonsense accountant Oh Mi-seon, Kim Minha brings numbers, nerve, and nuance. Her deadly accurate calculator skills and cool logic prove as essential in boardrooms as they are in battles. But Mi-seon’s strength comes not just from her intelligence—it’s her daily habit of soaking up news and understanding how the world ticks.
She’s the kind of partner who brings balance to Tae-phoon’s chaos—and maybe teaches him how to fill out an invoice.
The Taephoon synergy: Unlikely duo, irresistible charm
Their chemistry isn’t just about romantic tension (though, yes, shippers, there’s plenty). It’s about two people helping each other rise. When Mi-seon asks, “Do you really think you can be a trader?” Tae-phoon replies with a grin: “It’s fun, being a trader.”
That growth, from doubt to hustle, is exactly what makes their partnership feel like a well-oiled team ready to take on the world—or at least the import-export industry.
Behind the scenes: Mutual respect, real connection
Off-camera, the cast is just as tight-knit. Junho said, “I’ve never had this much fun reacting to someone on set. Even the silences between lines feel electric.”
Kim Minha added, “Junho told me, ‘Do whatever you want to do!’ He really created a space where I could be free, and he helped me think through everything like it was his own role.”
That mutual respect translated into performances packed with authenticity—and the emotional bonds are already sparking fan excitement.
Why this duo works
- Period drama with purpose: Set in 1997, the financial crisis backdrop gives this buddy saga real-world weight.
- Odd couple charm: Chaotic optimist meets pragmatic realist. Iconic, already.
- Script + synergy: Jang Hyun pens the script, while Lee Najung and Kim Donghui co-direct. The team knows how to highlight character-driven drama.
Final takeaway
‘Taephoon Company’ promises to be more than just another office drama—it’s a battle for survival sprinkled with retro charm, a dose of financial history, and K-drama heart. If Junho and Minha’s synergy in the teaser is any clue, this storm is worth weathering.
The drama premieres soon on tvN. Will you be tuning in for the Taephoon ride?
