Agency
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Agency

6.7
Yr 2023
Rt 70m
Status Ended
Drama
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Series Brief

Overview

A self-made executive navigates the cutthroat world of advertising, stopping at nothing — no matter how calculating — to become the head of her agency.

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 88 /100

Agency received strong praise from critics, who highlighted its sharp, engaging portrayal of the cutthroat advertising world. Reviewers noted that despite familiar workplace drama tropes, the series excels through its fast-paced storytelling, clever plot twists, and thoughtful writing that keeps viewers hooked.

The portrayal of the central protagonist was a major highlight, with critics praising the show's strong female lead and her inspiring determination. The drama was frequently praised as witty, exciting, and one of the standout series of the year.

“Agency might be the best K-Drama this year so far”

“It's a cut-throat look at an ad agency... well executed w/ a strong female lead & enough plot twists to keep viewers hitting the next episode button.”

“I liked the spirit and the pace with which Agency moves.”

Transmission Paths

Where to Watch

Netflix Standard with Ads
UK • US • CA
Tubi TV
US • CA
Netflix
CA • US • UK
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Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads
US
The Roku Channel
US
Rakuten Viki
US • CA
Why fans love it

Workplace drama typically settles for routine corporate stress, but this 2023 series turns the advertising agency into a battleground. The narrative centers on an orphan who relies on calculated precision and absolute resilience to climb from an ordinary office worker to a top-tier executive. Lee Bo-young carries the story as a fiercely strong, successful professional who refuses to back down as she targets the highest position in her company.

What keeps audiences invested is the tension between high-powered boardroom politics and human vulnerability. Beneath the polished surface of chaebol power plays and intense office rivalries, the drama weaves in themes of mental illness alongside stories of steadfast loyalty. It delivers a sharp portrait of modern professional ambition where every career move requires tactical sacrifice.

Featured Players

Cast

Credited 75
Regulars 28
Longest run 16 eps
Lee Bo-young
Lee Bo-young
as Go Ah-in
16 episodes
Cho Seong-ha
Cho Seong-ha
as Choi Chang-su
16 episodes
Son Na-eun
Son Na-eun
as Kang Han-na
16 episodes
Han Jun-woo
Han Jun-woo
as Park Young-woo
16 episodes
Jeon Hye-jin
Jeon Hye-jin
as Jo Eun-jeong
16 episodes
Lee Chang-hoon
Lee Chang-hoon
as Han Byeong-su
16 episodes
Lee Ki-woo
Lee Ki-woo
as Jung Jae-hoon
16 episodes
Jeon Kuk-hwan
Jeon Kuk-hwan
as Kang Guen-cheol
16 episodes
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Song Young-chang as Kang Yong-ho 16 episodes Jo Bok-rae as Kang Han-su 16 episodes Kim Min-sang as Bae Jeong-hyeon 16 episodes Jung Seung-kil as Kim Tae-won 16 episodes Lee Kyeong-min as Seo Jang-woo 16 episodes Kim Dae-gon as Kwon Woo-cheol 16 episodes Jung Woon-sun as Bae Won-hee 16 episodes Park Ji-il as Jo Moon-ho 16 episodes Shin Soo-jung as Oh Soo-jin 16 episodes Kim Soo-jin as Choi Jeong-min 16 episodes Jung Won-joong as Kim Woo-won 16 episodes Jo Eun-sol as Song Jeong-ho 16 episodes Yoon Bok-in as Park Jeong-sook 16 episodes Baek Soo-hee as Jeong Soo-jeong 16 episodes Jang Hyun-sung as Yoo Jeong-seok 16 episodes Kim Mi-kyeong as Seo Eun-ja 16 episodes Kim Ra-on as Song Ah-ji 16 episodes Hwang Hee-jung as Shim Yi-young 16 episodes Seo Jung-hoo as Tae-hwan's secretary 16 episodes Jung Ye-bin as Kim Seo-jung 16 episodes Kim Sun-ik as Reporter 1 episode Yang Ha-yoon as Reporter 1 episode Hong Dae-sung as VC Planning advertising client 1 episode Joo Boo-jin as Restaurant worker 1 episode Lee Jae-eun as Restaurant worker 1 episode Park Seong-hoon as Ad agency CEO 2 episodes Min Ha-ram as Kim Min-ji 2 episodes Oh Ji-yul as Kang Han-na (young) 1 episode Lee Sang-kyung as Hong Joo-young 1 episode Park Young-woon as CM prince 1 episode Yoo Ok-joo as Cleaning lady 1 episode Min Woo-gi as Bus driver 2 episodes Seo Hye-jin as Kim Mi-so 1 episode Lee Ye-joo as Go Ah-in (child) 1 episode Lee Ga-yeon as Go Ah-in (young) 1 episode Yang Chang-wan as Diner 1 episode Shin Hee-gook as VC job applicant 1 episode Ban Hye-young as Employee 1 episode Ki Hwan as Director 1 episode Kwak Na-yeon as Restaurant owner 1 episode Yoon Ye-won as Hostess bar manager 1 episode Park Yong-woo as Director Jang 2 episodes Kim Moon-ho as Park Hyun-chul 1 episode Kim Yoon-joo as Student's mother 1 episode Yoon Hyo-sik as Jeon Joong-soo 1 episode Ha Dong-jun as Seo Kwang-hyun 1 episode Ko Eun-min as Eun Soo-yeon 2 episodes Im Ji-gyu as Art Director Cha Sung-woo 2 episodes Kim In-kwon as Staff 1 episode Han Gi-joong as Kim Eun-soo 2 episodes Ahn Soo-ho as Marketing executive 2 episodes Jeon Jun-woo as Chairman Kim's lawyer 2 episodes Han Ji-woo as Chaebol family's daughter 2 episodes Kim Jung-han as Freelance copywriter 2 episodes Lee Si-young as Freelance copywriter 2 episodes Dok Ko-kwang as Freelance copywriter 2 episodes Kim Do-young as Mr. Jung 2 episodes Jeon Kwang-jin as Lawyer Choi Young-jae 2 episodes Jung In-gi as Jo Suk-jae 2 episodes Park Yong as Judge 2 episodes Heo Seon-haeng as Apartment security guard 2 episodes Im Yu-ran as Bench passerby 2 episodes Lee Dong-ha as Kim Yoo-bin 2 episodes Park Seong-chan as Marketing executive 2 episodes Kim Chae-eun as Yoo Ji-woo 2 episodes Yoon Sung-won as Human & Money CEO 2 episodes Hyesun Cho as Bus passenger 2 episodes
Production Board

Crew

Creator
Lee Chang-min Song Su-han
Director
Lee Chang-min
Theme Song Performance
Kwon Jin-ah Sunwoo Jung-a 제휘
Writer
Song Su-han
Signal Match

Similarity

Where Agency overlaps with other shows, and exactly what they have in common.

Keyword Cloud

Keywords

office workplace orphan mental illness advertising agency strong loyal successful office worker chaebol
Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
January 07, 2023
Status
Ended
Episode Runtime
70 minutes
Origin
KR
TMDB Votes
34