During high school elections, the sincerity within… ‘Running Mate’, a new narratIVE of youthful politics
The Korean drama ‘Running Mate’ is set to be released soon, focusing on a high school election. Dealing with political sensitivities, the story revolves around teenagers, their growth, friendship, and the dilemma of choices. Director Han Jin-won also holds a special significance to this work, describing ‘Running Mate’ as a record and confession of his final youth. The main cast members are expected to vividly portray their characters and delIVEr deep emotional performances within the teen genre. This drama is an attempt to combine politics and teens, two seemingly disparate elements, aiming to depict the joys and sorrows of youth through emotional approaches without relying on conflict or provocation.