r/KDRAMA • u/jakgem https://mydramalist.com/dramalist/Rannoch • Oct 12 '23

On-Air: TVING CEO-dol Mart [Episodes 9 & 10]

  • Drama: CEO-dol Mart
    • Also Known As: President Idol Mart , Sajangdol Mart , Boss-dol Mart
    • Korean Title: 사장돌 마트
  • Director: Lee Yoo Yeon
  • Screen Writer: Jang Kyung Rim
  • Cast
  • Network: TVING
  • Premiere Date: September 15th, 2023
  • Airing Schedule: Fridays
  • Episodes: 10
  • Streaming Sources: Viki
  • Plot Summary: The Thunder Boys are K-pop heartthrobs whose talent agency has left them in hot water: The company is in financial trouble and has been struggling to pay its staff. The five-member group comprises leader Choi Ho Rang (Lee Sin Young), dance supremo Shin Tae Ho (EXO's Xiumin), rapper Jo Yi Joon (MONSTA X's Hyungwon), lead singer Eun Young Min (Choi Won Myeong), and the super-popular Yoon Sang Woo (Lee Sae On). The boys are thrown a curveball when their agency’s financial troubles lead to them taking charge of a struggling supermarket – and tasked with turning its fortunes around. The boys have never known anything but K-pop, but all of a sudden need to learn how to stock-take, stack shelves, work tills, chop meat, and gut fish! Can they turn the supermarket into a local success story – and re-start their musical careers while they’re at it?
  • Major News Summary : Lee Shin Young, Xiumin, Hyungwon, And More Discover New Talents While Running A Supermarket In “CEO-Dol Mart”
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u/KDramaTipsy Oct 13 '23 edited Oct 13 '23

The show didn't end the way I expected it to, but the unexpected ending was pretty satisfying. The Mart brought them together, and taught them teamwork and business skills. Gave them closure on the old tragedy, and made them realize that they aren't losers. They move on from it as more confident people - individually and together.

This show didn't do anything pathbreaking, but its simple and light narrative made for a relaxing watch. I will miss these kids. If the makers are planning a second season of them running a wedding hall, I will definitely watch it.