Son Ji-yoon to play Louis's Mom, the influential figure in the JTBC 'Apartment' Mom Cafe
Actress Son Ji-yoon has been cast as 'Louis Mom,' the influential figure of a local mom cafe, in the new JTBC weekend drama 'Apartment.' Featuring her confrontation with Moon So-ri and her journey to become a representative of the apartment association, the series is set to premiere on July 11.
From 'Trophy Wife' to 'Building Representative': The Narrative of Louis Mom Drawn by Son Ji-yoon
Actress Son Ji-yoon will introduce a new character through JTBC's new weekend drama 'Apartment.' Son Ji-yoon takes on the role of 'Louis Mom,' the operator of a Mom Cafe who wields immense influence within the apartment complex. Louis Mom is a character who practices meticulous self-management, maintaining full makeup even when dropping her child off at kindergarten. Contrary to her glamorous appearance, she possesses a multi-dimensional side, living with inner emptiness as she is treated like a 'trophy wife'—a mere ornament to her husband.
Her life reaches a turning point when she faces the goal of becoming a building representative. Although the challenge begins at the suggestion of other mothers, through this process, Louis Mom breaks free from the mold of being someone's wife and grows into an independent individual. Son Ji-yoon is expected to densely portray the psychological conflicts and changes experienced by Louis Mom with her signature delicate acting skills.
Confrontation with Moon So-ri: A Journey to Uncover Apartment Corruption
'Apartment' is a slice-of-life human drama that depicts the process of Park Hae-kang (a former boss of the Oasis faction), who runs for the chairperson of the apartment representative council to secure hidden funds within the complex, joining forces with residents to uncover corruption. In this process, Louis Mom, played by Son Ji-yoon, forms a subtle confrontational relationship with Jang Sook-jin (played by Moon So-ri), a representative busybody of the apartment.
Jang Sook-jin, played by Moon So-ri, is an active figure within the apartment who clashes with Louis Mom, the influential Mom Cafe operator. The psychological warfare between these two characters is a key element that vividly conveys the power struggles and human nature occurring within the closed space of the apartment. The production team stated that Son Ji-yoon will prove her presence by going beyond a simple neighborhood power player to become a character who overcomes her inner deficiencies.
The Meeting of Writer Kim Yoon-young and Director Cho Yong-won
This production brings together a proven production team. Writer Kim Yoon-young, who proved her storytelling skills through the drama 'Revenge is Back,' wrote the script, and Director Cho Yong-won, who won the Directing Award at the Seoul International Drama Awards for 'Finding the Child,' took the helm. SLL and Red Nine Pictures are co-producing the project.
Set against the backdrop of 'Apartment,' a slice-of-life subject, the drama depicts the conflicts and reconciliations of neighbors and the process of uncovering hidden corruption. Son Ji-yoon has continued her consistent career, portraying various characters from the drama 'Unslsaeng' to 'Secret Gratitude.' JTBC's new weekend drama 'Apartment' will premiere on July 11 at 10:40 PM.
Cast Information
The role of Park Hae-kang is a former boss of the Oasis faction who runs for the chairperson of the apartment representative council to take control of the hidden money within the apartment. Son Ji-yoon, playing Louis Mom, portrays the Mom Cafe operator who controls the apartment complex. Moon So-ri plays Jang Sook-jin, a representative of the apartment and a busybody, who clashes with Louis Mom.
