The Art of Negotiation (South Korean TV Series)

The Art of Negotiation (Korean: 협상의 기술; RR: Hyeobsangui Kisool) is a South Korean television series that aired on JTBC. The drama focuses on the professional life of a legendary mergers and acquisitions (M&A) expert who specializes in high-stakes corporate deals.

Plot

The series follows a skilled M&A negotiator, Yoon Joo-No, played by Lee Je-Hoon. The narrative centers on his work within the corporate sector, supported by a team that includes lawyer Oh Soon-Young (Kim Dae-Myung) and Choi Jin-Soo (Cha Kang-Yoon).

Production and Broadcast

The series was directed by An Pan-Seok and written by Lee Seung-Young. It consists of 12 episodes and was broadcast on JTBC during the Saturday and Sunday 22:30 time slot. The series premiered on March 8, 2025, and concluded on April 13, 2025. It followed the conclusion of The Tale of Lady Ok and was succeeded by Heavenly Ever After on April 19, 2025.

Cast

The cast features several prominent actors in the South Korean industry:

• Lee Je-Hoon as Yoon Joo-No
• Kim Dae-Myung as Oh Soon-Young
• Sung Dong-Il as Song Jae-Sik
• Jang Hyun-Sung as Ha Tae-Soo
• Oh Man-Seok as Lee Dong-Joon
• Ahn Hyun-Ho as Kwak Min-Jeong
• Cha Kang-Yoon as Choi Jin-Soo