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Super Rookie (2005)
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Original name: 신입사원
Genre: Drama
Country: South Korea
Duration: 60 min.
TV show
Story:
Super Rookie is a story of a man who gets a job in a big company because of a computer error. The drama reveals his work, love and passions in life in a very interesting way. Our hero Kang Ho doesn’t have a family background that makes him stand out among the crowd, but he has plenty of friends who will stand up for him. He never gets discouraged despite all of life’s difficulties. Kang Ho’s high spirits and Mi-ok’s efforts to improve her life give today’s younger generation a chance to look at their own lives and ponder what’s truly valuable.
Style:
psychological, thought provoking, captivating, entertaining, romantic comedy, comedy drama, light hearted, satirical
Plot:
workplace, friendship, determination, perseverance, optimism, resilience, coping, office worker, male protagonist, lifestyle, coworker, mistaken identity, co worker co worker relationship, employer employee relationship, workplace situations, office work, workplace romance, ambition, office politics, young adult, class differences, urban, coming of age, fish out of water, slice of life ...
Time:
2000s, contemporary
Place:
seoul
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