Sponsor (South Korean Television Series)

Sponsor is a South Korean television series that aired from February 23 to April 6, 2022. The drama, which consists of 12 episodes, was broadcast on the networks iHQ and MBN. The series was directed by Kwak Ki-won and written by Park Kye-hyung. During its development, the project was known by the working title Yokmang, which translates to "Desire."

Plot

The narrative centers on four individuals who seek out sponsors to fulfill their personal desires and ambitions. Lee Sun-woo (played by Lee Ji-hoon) is a magazine photographer and editor who maintains a gentle exterior while harboring a deep-seated desire for revenge due to his traumatic past. Han Chae-rin (played by Han Chae-young) is a wealthy and ambitious CEO of a cosmetics company who uses her resources to obtain whatever she desires. The story also follows Park Da-som (played by Ji Su-yeon), an ambitious rising star who is willing to make significant sacrifices to ensure the well-being of her son, who suffers from a rare disease. She is married to Hyun Seung-hoon (played by Koo Ja-sung), an aspiring model struggling with the realities of his career.

Cast

The series features an ensemble cast portraying the central characters and their associates:

• Lee Ji-hoon as Lee Sun-woo
• Han Chae-young as Han Chae-rin
• Koo Ja-sung as Hyun Seung-hoon
• Ji Su-yeon as Park Da-som

Production

The series was produced for the iHQ and MBN networks. It was filmed in South Korea and follows a standard Wednesday and Thursday evening broadcast schedule, airing at 23:00 KST.