Lee Junyoung & Lee Joomyeong Split: Awkward Neighbors

In the JTBC weekend drama 'Rookie Chairman Kang', Hwang Jun-hyun (played by Lee Jun-young) and Kang Bang-geul (played by Lee Joo-myung) begin an awkward cohabitation as neighbors. The 10th episode, airing on the 28th at 10:30 PM, will depict the changes in their relationship.

Previously, Hwang Jun-hyun, who is possessed by the spirit of Choi Seong Group Chairman Kang Yong-ho (played by Son Hyun-ju), and his youngest daughter Kang Bang-geul had been demonstrating teamwork under the common goal of protecting Choi Seong Group. However, as the wicked deeds of the eldest daughter Kang Jae-kyung (played by Jeon Hye-jin) intensified, cracks appeared in their cooperation. Hwang Jun-hyun decided to distance himself for Kang Bang-geul's safety, and Kang Bang-geul moved into the apartment next door to confirm Hwang Jun-hyun's intentions.

The released photos show a subtle confrontation between the two, who have become neighbors, on their way to work in the morning. Kang Bang-geul calmly waits in front of Hwang Jun-hyun's car, but Hwang Jun-hyun expresses bewilderment at her actions and tries to create intentional distance. As Hwang Jun-hyun heads to the driver's seat, leaving Kang Bang-geul behind, a sense of disappointment and frustration is visible from Kang Bang-geul, who is left alone. This raises questions about how their relationship will progress.

Meanwhile, in the 9th episode aired on the 27th, Hwang Jun-hyun made a surprising move by appearing as Kang Jae-kyung's supporter at the inauguration ceremony for the new chairman of Choi Seong Group, causing a stir within the company. Seeing Kang Jae-kyung and Kang Jae-seong (played by Jin Goo) resorting to any means necessary for succession, Hwang Jun-hyun decided to groom Kang Bang-geul, who had been excluded from the succession, as another candidate.

Subsequently, Hwang Jun-hyun, who was assisting Team Leader Kang Bang-geul, struggled to prevent Kang Jae-kyung's unchecked dominance. However, the released photos show Hwang Jun-hyun seated next to Kang Jae-kyung, not Kang Bang-geul, adding to the mystery. Kang Jae-kyung confidently leads the inauguration ceremony, and Hwang Jun-hyun, who had been supporting Kang Bang-geul and checking Kang Jae-kyung, is now positioned as Kang Jae-kyung's closest confidant, making his true intentions difficult to read. Hwang Jun-hyun's choice is expected to cause a major upheaval within Choi Seong Group, and his plan is drawing significant attention.