Stockstruck

Stockstruck (Korean: 개미가 타고 있어요; RR: Gaemiga Tago Isseoyo) is a South Korean television series that premiered on the streaming platform TVING in 2022. Directed by Choi Ji-Young and written by Im Yeon-Soo, the 12-episode series explores the lives of five individuals who cross paths through a mysterious stock investment club.

Plot

The narrative centers on five people from diverse backgrounds who participate in a stock investment meeting. Through their collective efforts to navigate the complexities of the stock market, they gain insights into life, personal growth, and friendship. The series highlights the varied motivations for investing, ranging from financial necessity to personal fulfillment.

Main Characters

The series features an ensemble cast portraying characters with different financial circumstances and motivations:

• Yoo Mi-Seo (Han Ji-Eun): A woman preparing for marriage who has recently begun investing in stocks, though she has struggled with financial losses.
• Choi Sun-Woo (Hong Jong-Hyun): A 33-year-old man who works part-time at a convenience store. Despite his modest job, he maintains a mysterious persona and drives an expensive imported vehicle.
• Kang San (Jung Moon-Sung): An individual who prioritizes personal happiness over career success or wealth, working part-time to sustain his lifestyle.
• Jung Haeng-Ja (Kim Sun-Young): A small business owner who manages a pork feet restaurant.
• Kim Jin-Bae (Jang Gwang): A retiree who turned to the stock market following his departure from the workforce.

Production

Stockstruck was produced for the South Korean streaming service TVING. The series aired from August 12, 2022, to September 16, 2022, consisting of 12 episodes.