First Impressions: K-Drama “The Ordinary Jackpot” Shows A Complex Picture Of Modern Life 

Do people live to work or work to live? When the suffocating monotony of the everyday makes you forget about your purpose, ambitions, and dreams, what could be impactful enough to make it turn around? For some people, it could be finding love, but for others it could be an unexpected stroke of luck. New office drama “The Ordinary Jackpot” shows that even when the unthinkable happens and a one-in-a-million chance arrives, not everything is as easy as one imagines. Here are some first impressions on this interesting new K-drama! Warning: spoilers from episodes 1-2 ahead. Gong Eun Tae, played by Lee Jun Hyuk, is your typical office worker. He’s diligent, hardworking, and kind, which makes him seem like a pushover to some people, but that has also led him to steadily climb the corporate ladder until becoming a team leader at a big company. However, that hasn’t made that much of a difference in his life. Coming from an average family, he’s never dreamt of riches or fame but rather simply to have an ordinary life. However, his job has only given him a modest property and some minor body ailments. His routine, co-workers, and even his family are starting to feel like a prison. Much of the...