Agency

Great K-Drama, for a change starring a FL who is slaying all the men making her way up the ladder in the competitive advertising agency field. The FL,fought her way up all the way from the bottom copywriter to the top CEO beating cheating networking males that wouldn't let he in the good old boys club. She is more cunning and smart in the long run - grew up by herself, basically mostly an orphan who had to fend for herself, she is relentless in finding ways and never giving up. Took off 1 star as they could have developed more of a romance with the guy who showed interest in her a few times which never really materialized although they had great banter.

Having lived and worked in Korea for 9 years, this series reveals some of the deep and dark secrets within Korean chaebol. Misogyny, autocratic leadership, family intrigues, suppression of talented women in business all come into play. Superbly acted by Na Eun-son and Han Joon Woo, this is the story of two women from opposite ends of society who are pitted against each other in a world of competing unscrupulous men. Plot twists and cliff hangers abound and as viewers, we say, "just one more episode." One can empathize and indeed get emotionally involved with the cast members as the story unfolds.

This series is simple yet it has creative plots twist. It will keep u on your toes. As a whole series it is just great. The BGM is soo good in this series. The dynamic between characters are beautifully protrayed. The character played their role so beautifully that you will be immersed in the this series. Hands off to the whole cast and crew they have excuted this series really well. The viewers will have a great time watching these episodes. Even for a romcom lover they will like this series. Do give it go you won't be disappointed. This one of the series I really loved after a long time, I Assure you it won't be a waist of time.

Go A-In (Lee Bo-Young) works at an advertising agency where she is promoted to director but there are reasons behind the promotion and the powers that be plan to sideline her after a year. The series looks at her struggles in the male dominated agency and the lengths she has to go to as a female to survive. The cast are superb and we have many other characters who's stories are also interesting and entertaining. I really enjoyed the plot and may well have given it a nine but various aspects of the story fell short for me. Some of the lesser side characters like her mother who abandoned her as a child are forgotten as soon as the story is resolved and also a competitor who's life is saved seemed shoehorned into the series. That being said it is still an entertaining ride in which you cheer for her success.

A wonderful portrayal of corporate Korea led by deeply explored personal characterizations.

While the setting is centered around an advertising agency, the title reflects the underlying core theme of self-determination, of agency as a fundamental source of motivation - the need to be in control of one's own destiny. Each character throughout the series demonstrates how they fight for personal agency and the attempt to cast off the oppressiveness of corporate control.

A wonderful and enthralling series with characters both good and bad that evoke a feeling of understanding and empathy. This is a real highlight in Korean drama. Worth re-watching a second time.

And yes the acting is superb and the visuals are stunning. This is great viewing.