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Movie-Level Thrills: Behind the Scenes of 'How to Become a Building Owner in Korea'

A tense fake-kidnapping twist and standout performances

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tvN's hit drama 'How to Become a Building Owner in Korea' is serving up movie-level thrills and nonstop tension. In the making-of video, the cast throw themselves into their landlord roles with intense, scene-stealing performances.

The behind-the-scenes clip was uploaded on March 23, 2026, to the tvN DRAMA YouTube channel — and it's racking up views, mirroring the show's soaring popularity.

The video opens with the entrance of heavyweight producers, evoking on-set "building owners" with serious clout. Throughout, the actors' focused performances drive a string of pulse-raising sequences built around the theme of protecting one's family.

Jung Soo-jung's adorable charm and Im Soo-jung's warm, considerate demeanor won viewers over. In particular, the premise — "A debt-ridden, hand-to-mouth landlord joins a staged kidnapping to protect the family and building they value more than life itself" — is grabbing attention.

The drama dives into turbulent incidents born from tangled family relationships and the high-stakes attempts to resolve them. Its distinctive 'fake kidnapping' hook offers fresh excitement, while the making-of video also shares candid on-set banter and anecdotes from the leads, further fueling fans' anticipation.

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