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Tension Soars in tvN's 'How to Become a Building Owner in Korea'

Ha Jung-woo's fake abduction reveals raw humanity amid mounting anxiety

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Ha Jung-woo's nerve-shredding performance in tvN's How to Become a Building Owner in Korea is gripping viewers.

A behind-the-scenes clip for the drama was uploaded to the tvN DRAMA YouTube channel on March 21, 2026.

In the video, Ha Jung-woo, flustered by a police officer's request to wear a mask, gets caught up in a staged kidnapping.

The line "Do we really have to go this far?" captures the tangled emotions of his situation and lets viewers feel his humanity.

His character, who will do whatever it takes to protect his family and property, feels strikingly real and is winning major buzz. Both the premise and character setup are being praised as fresh and original, with on-set anecdotes adding extra intrigue.

(Related article) The drama takes a critical look at the influence of Chinese capital in the arts and culture scene while offering a deep dive into each character's inner world.

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