Lotto Jackpot Winner Continues to Work, While Webtoon Gets Exciting Live-Action Adaptation
Jun-hyuk Lee and Hyun-woo Seo to star in a new comedy workplace series, blending humor and office dynamics.
Jun-hyuk Lee and Hyun-woo Seo to Star in New Workplace Comedy Series
Introduction
Korean streaming platform TVING has announced an exciting new project: a live-action series titled Lotto 1st Place Winner Goes to Work Too. This comedy workplace series will consist of 10 episodes and is based on the popular webtoon/web novel of the same name.
The Story
The series revolves around Eun-tae Gong, a humble and unremarkable office worker who unexpectedly wins first place in the lottery. Instead of quitting his job, he sticks with his routine, now feeling more confident thanks to his newfound fortune. The story explores how this sudden change in mindset influences his relationships, career, and sense of purpose—set against the backdrop of a typical office environment.
Cast and Characters
- Jun-hyuk Lee as Eun-tae Gong (the protagonist)
- Hyun-woo Seo as Assistant Manager Yang, a senior colleague whose jealousy and rivalry inject humor and tension into the workplace.
Background
The original web novel was penned by In-ha Seo and serialized from 2019 to 2020 on Naver Series. A webtoon adaptation, drawn by Geuk-jo Yoo, has been available on Naver Webtoon since 2024.
Note: As of now, there is no official English translation for the web novel or webtoon.
Visual and Additional Information
Image credits: Naver Webtoon
Source
Stay tuned for more updates on this promising new series!