Disney+ series "Race" portrays the reality of today's workplaces with relatable characters.

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"Race," a new drama series on Disney+, offers a realistic portrayal of the everyday struggles of ordinary workers, according to its director Lee Dong-yun. The office drama is set in a public relations (PR) company and centers around Park Yoon-jo, played by Lee Yeon-hee, who lands a contract position on a major conglomerate's PR team through a blind recruiting process.

As a PR professional herself, Lee Yeon-hee read books about the personal lives of PR professionals to better understand the industry and people related to it, and help her embody her character, who tries to overcome her underprivileged background in the competitive environment. 

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The series also stars Hong Jong-hyun as Ryu Jae-min, Park's long-time friend and a top performer at the company, Moon So-ri as Goo Yi-jeong, a veteran PR specialist who joins the company as the chief operating officer, and Jung Yun-ho, commonly known as U-Know Yunho of K-pop boy group TVXG, as Seo Dong-hoon, the young CEO of an advertisement agency.

Director Lee Dong-yun said the drama focused on portraying the reality of today's workplaces with characters representing different positions, age groups and work ethics. "The title is not about a competitive race but about the race that each character runs at their own pace," Lee said during an online press conference.

"Race" highlights the experiences of ordinary office workers in a relatable way, with a cast of diverse and multidimensional characters. The drama sheds light on the intense competition, recruitment scandals, and other challenges faced by professionals in the PR industry.

"Race" is set to premiere on Disney+ on Wednesday, offering viewers a glimpse into the everyday lives of ordinary office workers in the fast-paced world of public relations.

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