Started for Lee Je-hoon, Stayed for the Plot
Let’s be honest, I pressed play on The Art of Negotiation because of Lee Je-hoon. As a fan, I’ll watch anything he’s in, no questions asked. But what caught me off guard was how this drama slowly pulled me in with more than just his charm.
At first, I was confused, really confused. The business jargon, the legal terms, the focus on negotiation departments and bureaucratic maneuvering, not exactly my comfort zone when it comes to drama genres. The first two episodes had me pausing, Googling terms, and wondering if I was out of my depth.
But then something shifted. The tension rose, the power plays got sharper, and suddenly I found myself hooked. It became less about understanding every word, and more about feeling the stakes and watching how smart, sharp characters maneuver in a world built on subtle power shifts and clever deals.
And of course, Lee Je-hoon delivered, as always. Calm, precise, layered, he made the complexity of the story feel grounded and human. But the real surprise was how the plot itself kept me watching, episode after episode, long after I stopped needing him as the only reason.
It’s a drama that rewards patience. Once it finds its rhythm, it becomes a masterclass in tension, timing, and character-driven storytelling, all dressed in suits and strategy.
Overall Rating: 8.5/10
If you’re like me and usually skip dramas about business and bureaucracy, give this one a chance. You might start it for the actor, but you’ll stay for the story.
At first, I was confused, really confused. The business jargon, the legal terms, the focus on negotiation departments and bureaucratic maneuvering, not exactly my comfort zone when it comes to drama genres. The first two episodes had me pausing, Googling terms, and wondering if I was out of my depth.
But then something shifted. The tension rose, the power plays got sharper, and suddenly I found myself hooked. It became less about understanding every word, and more about feeling the stakes and watching how smart, sharp characters maneuver in a world built on subtle power shifts and clever deals.
And of course, Lee Je-hoon delivered, as always. Calm, precise, layered, he made the complexity of the story feel grounded and human. But the real surprise was how the plot itself kept me watching, episode after episode, long after I stopped needing him as the only reason.
It’s a drama that rewards patience. Once it finds its rhythm, it becomes a masterclass in tension, timing, and character-driven storytelling, all dressed in suits and strategy.
Overall Rating: 8.5/10
If you’re like me and usually skip dramas about business and bureaucracy, give this one a chance. You might start it for the actor, but you’ll stay for the story.
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