'Teppun Trading' follows a rookie trader's growth amid the 1997 Asian financial crisis, showcasing resilience and community support.
September/23/2025 12:48
The new tvN weekend drama 'Teppun Trading' has released growth posters and videos of 2PM's Junho, who has transformed from carefree youth days spent in Apgujeong to a trading company man. The curtain rises on the 'action-oriented trading man' who confronts crises head-on, raising expectations. The drama, written by Jang Hyun and directed by Lee Najung and Kim Donghee, depicts the struggles and growth of rookie trader Kang Teppun (Junho), who becomes the president of a trading company with no employees, money, or goods during the 1997 Asian financial crisis. Through the heartfelt survival stories of ordinary people who persevered during a time when the economy in Korea seemed on the brink of collapse, the show aims to provide warmth and courage to those currently facing difficult moments. In the released poster, Kang Teppun is seen embracing fabric tightly, sitting firmly among piles of cargo, with a bright smile. The phrase 'You can expect it. I didn't start this just to survive alone' shows his determination to protect not just himself but everyone. Having transformed overnight from a carefree individual to the rookie president of a trading company, he is set to deliver heartfelt emotions to viewers with his strength and unyielding will to confront crises head-on. The trailer released simultaneously offers a glimpse of Kang Teppun's resolute spirit. From playing with the 'Apgujeong Street Boys' to being hit by the currency crisis in an instant, he finds himself troubled with the closure notice of Teppun Trading, unaware of who is to blame for all these events, and unable to even think about it in the chaos of crisis. Ultimately, he chooses the path of a trading man with the determination, 'I want to truly become a member of Teppun Trading.' However, despite his confident resolve, he repeatedly says 'Hello?' during calls with overseas companies and gets scolded by the deputy general manager Cha Seongtaek (Kim Jae-hwa), showcasing the humorous side of a rookie president who seems capable but is somewhat clumsy. These trial-and-error experiences lead to growth, as Kang Teppun gradually stabilizes the company while learning from clashes with the employees of Teppun Trading, demonstrating the true essence of an action-oriented individual who never gives up. 'I'll do anything. For the company,' he dedicates himself wholeheartedly to everyone's survival, especially in a scene where he desperately tries to stop a moving cargo truck, encapsulating the unyielding sense of responsibility and the spirit of solidarity that supports each other through crises, raising expectations. The production team stated, 'We infused Kang Teppun's character, who moves forward without hesitation even in crises, into this growth poster and trailer. His journey, which embraces all people beyond his own life, is the core message that Teppun Trading wants to convey, and we hope to provide viewers with warm empathy and hope.' The new tvN weekend drama 'Teppun Trading' will start airing in Korea on October 11 (Saturday) at 9:10 PM, following the currently popular 'The Tyrant's Chef.'
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