Get ready for an chaotic, high-stakes comedy that brings a whole new meaning to neighborhood politics. JTBC has officially announced its upcoming Saturday-Sunday drama, The Apartment Job (์ํํธ), locking in its premiere date for this July.
Mixing elements of a heist, neighborhood comedy, and heartwarming human drama, the series follows a former mob boss who infiltrates a local apartment complex. To secure a hidden stash of cash worth 10 billion won, he dives headfirst into the cutthroat world of the Apartment Residents’ Association presidential electionโcreating a completely fake family to pull off the ultimate scam.
The 2nd Teaser: Introducing the ‘Intermittent Family Project’
On June 23, JTBC released a hilarious second teaser video that perfectly sets up the show’s chaotic premise.
The teaser starts with Park Haegang (played by Ji Sung) introducing a group of people with a warm, “This is my family.” However, as Haegang, Kang Hari (played by Ha Yoonkyung), and an eccentric crew played by Kim Wonhae, Jung Soonwon, Hwang Hee, Kim Gyuwon, and Kim Hangyeol awkwardly pose for a portrait, a caption flashes across the screen: “Introducing our (fake) family.”
The teaser quickly reveals the mechanics of the fraud:
- Haegang secretly slides a contract across the table to Hari.
- Lizard (Kim Wonhae) confusingly calls Hari “daughter-in-law,” to which she replies in sheer panic, “brother-in-law?!”
- The young Gyeongbuk (Kim Hangyeol) calls Hari “Mom,” while Haegang playfully yells out “Honey!”โinstantly earning a look of absolute disgust from Hari.
High Stakes: A 10 Billion Won Election Fraud
From a sudden, radiant wedding scene between Haegang and Hari to chaotic street campaigning, the scale of the operation grows rapidly. Over a montage of their escalating schemes, Hari’s voiceover sums up the mood: “I have this messy, uncomfortable feeling that I’ve been dragged into a massive scam.”
The comedy takes a tense turn with the title card: “The 10-Billion-Won Fake Family Scam.” A mysterious voice demands, “President Park, go get that 10 billion won,” accompanied by a shot of Haegang on his knees.
The teaser wraps up with the fake family marching into the election ground backed by roaring cheers from the residents. Haegang confidently declares their official mission statement: “From this moment on, this operation will be known as the Intermittent Family Project.”
A Powerhouse Duo in a Hybrid Genre
The Apartment Job is drawing intense interest for its unique blend of genresโcombining caper-heist thrills, everyday slice-of-life comedy, and emotional human narratives.
- Ji Sung steps away from his intense thriller roles to showcase a sly, smooth, and comical charm as the ex-mob boss turned community leader.
- Ha Yoonkyung brings her signature sharp, relatable energy as she plays the reluctant “wife” caught in a web of neighborhood lies.
With scriptwriter Kim Yunyoung and director Jo Yongwon at the helm, the show promises delivering highly satisfying entertainment as this misfit family uncovers real apartment corruption while pulling off their own hilarious fraud.
Release Date and Scheduling
Mark your calendars for this summer block! The Apartment Job premieres on Saturday, July 11 at 10:40 PM KST on JTBC, taking over the highly competitive weekend prime-time slot.
