The Art of the Deal
In a business world of White and Black Knights, The Art of the Deal (with the emphasis on Art) can make or break a troubled Business Conglomerate, while preventing a takeover. There is a way to conduct business when a Conglomerate is threatened by a takeover or failure, and it is similar to the Ballroom Dance of the Matador, the Paso Doble. You allure the Bull with a cape which may look like protection at first, but it hides a sword. Then you strike when it is least expected. When done right, the business comes out on top with the least damage. The Korean Drama ‘The Art of Negotiation’ is a wonderful ‘Art of Business’ Korean Drama. I love Business Dramas when these are done right.Lee Je Hoon plays “The White Snake”, Yun Ju No
A man steps forward in pristine conservative business attire, down to his shoes, and neatly coiffed white hair. He is nicknamed ‘The White Snake’, because of his ability to aggressively and swiftly attack and resolve a business issue. With the drama ‘The Art of Negotiation’, instead of working out the particulars of the set-up for the drama over an episode, the writer of The Art of Negotiation chose to have a drama conversation between two employees that deep dives into the meanings of everything you are about to see. This helps the viewers, who may lack business knowledge, to get the picture of what is going on right up front. The drama is suspenseful and filled with thrilling, aggressive, action right from the beginning. In The Art of Negotiation, the drama had me in the first 2 minutes. The Art of Negotiation is intelligent, intriguing, and is my kind of drama.
As the story goes, the Conglomerate which needs to be fixed is 11 trillion won in debt. The Business Corporate Resident explains what that means.
Quote: “Someone earning 100 million won a year, could not pay off this debt in 100,000 years. Even if a monkey saved money, while evolving into a human, he could not pay off 11 Trillion won”.
With The Art of Negotiation, the Art of the Deal will be explored each week with different story arcs. Groundwork already has been laid for intrigue, as backstories emerge.
It is funny that I never noticed it before, but business dramas are like Period or Historic dramas in street clothes. Instead of Court Intrigue, you have business deal intrigue. Instead of Kings, you have Chaebols. Instead of sword fighting armies you have business henchmen. Finally, instead of Ninjas, you have Corporate Villains and Traitors.
The Art of Negotiation has a stacked cast of well known Korean Actors, led by Lee Je Hoon (Move to Heaven playing Yun Ju No). This drama promises to be a really big deal. (Pun intended)
Words Defined
Black Knight—A hostile Company whose intent is to take over a struggling company, with the intent to decimate it by selling its parts.
White Knight— A Company you invite in to save your Company from decimation. This friendly Company will take over your business, but will keep the Company intact.
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A k-drama which needs your attention and time!
This episode had the perfect balance of realism and mystery, making it incredibly engaging. I loved that there wasn’t a dramatic cliffhanger in episode 1, yet the way it ended still left me eager for more. The pacing was just right, drawing me in without feeling rushed. And I have to say, Lee Je-hoon's white hair adds so much depth and intrigue to his character—I can’t get enough of it! It enhances his presence and makes him even more captivating to watch. If you give this a try, you’ll see exactly what I mean. The first episode had such a strong and promising start, and I truly hope more people check it out because it deserves all the attention!Was this review helpful to you?
One of the most gripping corporate politics series ever
If you have ever worked in the world of corporate governance- you know M&A are do or die for the life of a company. This series is written with the intelligence of an insider and executed like a pro. Just a reminder about how much what you say, when you say, how you say and how you project matter to the market and the forces that make or break a company ! Love the show for its excellent execution.Was this review helpful to you?
11 BILLION or is it 11 TRILLION?
I am enjoying this drama and anticipate it to build as each episode airs. Wrong amount in written above. They keep saying 11 TRILLION in the drama not 11 billion. Love the ML. I can't hardly wait to see if he is married and to whom. Lordy the first episode was really tense in the board room. I want to throat punch the chairman. I faithfully believe he will get what's coming to him.Was this review helpful to you?
Lee Je-hoon's Masterclass in Corporate Intrigue Sets a Promising Tone"
In the first glance of ep1, i & also the viewers are introduced to Yoon Joo-no (Lee Je-hoon), a legendary mergers and acquisitions (M&A) expert, and his adept team, including lawyer Oh Soon-young (Kim Dae-myung) and analyst Choi Jin-soo (Cha Kang-yoon) including the intern Choi Jin-su (Cha Gang Yun). The episode delves into the intricate world of high-stakes corporate deals, setting the stage for intense negotiations and ethical dilemmas.The ensemble cast delivers compelling performances, with silver-hair Lee Je-hoon's portrayal of Yoon Joo-no standing out as particularly captivating. The narrative promises a blend of personal and professional challenges, hinting at the complexities the characters will face as the series unfolds. Then also, Kim Dae-myung and Cha Kang-yoon complement him well, adding layers to the narrative through their characters perspectives, however we still haven't see more of the intern therefore can't say for now, but sure he will also add his own layers to the team.
Overall, Episode 1 offers a promising start to the series, combining sharp writing with strong character development. Viewers i.e MEEE can anticipate a thrilling journey through the cutthroat world of corporate negotiations. HAVE FUN WATCHING THIS GUYS!!it is really a good kdrama..
THANK U SM FOR READING THIS!!!
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Um Dorama Focado em Negócios!
Não espere por um romance, ou uma comédia marcante, nada disso! O dorama é definitivamente centrado no mundo da negociação, na qual você aprende termos voltados a esse tipo de assunto (empresárias)! Dependendo da pessoa, a trama de alguns episódios pode te prender e outros não (que foi meu caso) envolvendo as situações da personagem se ele conseguiria fechar o negócio ou comprar as ações das empreempresas. (tu fica tipo... intrigado pra saber se ele vai conseguir efetuar ou não).Minha Nota: 7.0
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Serpente Bianco unico nel suo genere
A questo drama do un 8 per il semplice fatto che gli episodi di mezzo per quanto abbia amato Lee Je Hoon che per me è stato una vera scoperta, sono stati mooolto lenti...davvero ...riprendevano ogni minimo dettaglio, dando tutto il tempo del mondo a tutti i movimenti che gli attori dovevano fare..per cui in quei momenti...l'ho trovato noioso...però serpente bianco ...wow ...il suo modo di fare..la sua imperturbabile calma e compostezza lo rendevano ultraterreno... il suo modo di pensare e agire così naturale mi hanno incantata per tutti gli episodi ...e gli ultimi due perfetti!!! E che colpi di scena proprio vero che l'erba cattiva non muore mai ...il ritorno del direttore Ha Tae Su mi ha irritato parecchio, l'avrei picchiato volentieri al posto del Presidnete.. e da come si sono mossi negli ultimi minuti una seconda stagione ce la vogliono far credere proprio... speriamo!! Trovato un po inutile vedere il direttore della samoel dal ginecologo per scoprire che la fidanzata è incinta ...e non mi sembrava molto felice ... chissà il perché di questo momento... piaciuto tantissimo il ruolo ospite di Lee Sung Jae, questo attore mi piace un sacco e sarebbe fantastico vederlo in un presunto sequel...Was this review helpful to you?
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Negociando com Sobriedade: Como um Drama Discreto Conquistou a Coreia
Olha, The Art of Negotiation tinha tudo para ser mais um daqueles dramas esquecíveis — estreia fraquíssima de 3%, Lee Je-hoon fazendo hora extra num roteiro de negócios… e, no entanto, contra todas as probabilidades, foi lá e virou um sucesso. Sete por cento de média, dois dígitos no final e até elogio da crítica coreana — quem diria? Em tempos de fórmulas fáceis e roteiros mastigados, The Art of Negotiation conseguiu, com muita sobriedade e sem gritaria, entregar algo sólido.A intenção aqui sempre foi clara: fazer um drama coeso, sem precisar de reviravoltas bombásticas ou efeitos fáceis. É uma história de negócios, que se mantém fiel ao seu tema — e isso já é digno de aplausos num mercado cada vez mais ansioso por choques e cliffhangers artificiais. O final ficou aberto, com uma passagem de tempo sugerida: a médica grávida do filho do presidente da Sanin e, numa outra cena bônus, uma conversa enigmática entre o entregador de água e o protagonista, que carrega um tom de cobrança velada. Se depender do protagonista, que já andou dizendo que história é o que não falta até uma possível quinta temporada, The Art of Negotiation ainda deve voltar às mesas de negociação.
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Spiace dirlo, ma per questo drama proprio non è andata.
E' indispensabile un valido attore, capace di interpretare un personaggio pensato per essere altrettanto stupefacente. Nulla da dire sul calibro dell'attore (e del resto del cast, dove ho trovato nomi noti e già apprezzati in altri lavori), ed esteticamente parlando il "serpente bianco" dalla chioma argentea che porta in scena certo non passa inosservato.
Ma non riesce comunque a bucare lo schermo. Manca quel magnetismo attrattivo indispensabile a catturare a sè l'attenzione dello spettatore, o quel fascino e quel carisma che un protagonista con gli attributi deve avere al di là del profilo caratteriale, composto e calmo come in questo caso. Una cosa non preclude l'altra, insomma, ma qui la calamita è risultata davvero troppo debole.
Ciò che rimane è una storia non delle più avvincenti, dove la tematica già poco entusiasmante di suo diventa pesante come una zavorra, al pari delle musiche a dir poco opprimenti che gravano ulteriormente sull'intera struttura.
Non è una visione leggera, non è interessante e nemmeno la definirei "impegnativa". E' pesante e basta.
Per fare un paragone che renda l'idea non serve andare tanto lontano: "The auditors", 2024. Un protagonista tutto d'un pezzo, come forse puntava ad esserlo anche quello di questa serie, ma che davvero ha saputo tenere in piedi un intero drama, col supporto di figure secondarie più valide di quelle presenti in "The art of negotiation" e rendendo interessante e avvincente una trama incentrata sulla professione dei revisori dei conti, argomento affine a questo e non propriamente appassionante per natura.
L'impresa, insomma, era sicuramente ardua ma, nonostante il cast di alto livello, è comunque venuta a mancare la carta vincente. Ho abbandonato la visione continua verso metà e buttato un occhio qua e là agli episodi successivi, finale compreso. Droppare è stata la scelta giusta, non avrei comunque cambiato idea.
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