On the Verge of Insanity explained
| Native Name: | | Hangul: | 미치지 않고서야 | | Rr: | Michiji Ankoseoya | | Lk: | No One but a Madman |
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| Creator: | Kim Ho-jun[1] |
| Director: | Choi Jung-in |
| Composer: | Park Se-joon |
| Country: | South Korea |
| Language: | Korean |
| Num Episodes: | 16 |
| Runtime: | 70 minutes |
| Company: | IWill Media |
| Network: | MBC TV |
On the Verge of Insanity[2] is a 2021 South Korean television series starring Jung Jae-young, Moon So-ri, Lee Sang-yeob and Kim Ga-eun. It aired on MBC TV from June 23 to August 26, 2021 for 16 episodes.[3]
Synopsis
It follows the story of middle-aged office workers struggling to survive in a turbulent workplace.[4]
Cast
Main
- Jung Jae-young as Choi Ban-seok, a developer in the home appliance division of Hanmyung Electronics. Although he is a veteran engineer, he ends up joining the HR team after a series of ups and downs.[4]
- Moon So-ri as Dang Ja-young, the workaholic head of HR team who is respected by her juniors for her outstanding leadership and is trusted by her superiors for her mental agility.[4]
- Lee Sang-yeob as Han Se-kwon, the development team leader who is related to the company group's owner.[5]
- Kim Ga-eun as Seo Na-ri, the deputy of the planning team.[6]
Supporting
People in research building
People in office building
People in headquarters
- as Han Seung-gi[8]
- Kang Ju-sang as Noh Jae-yeol
- Kang Yeon-woo as Park Hoon-jung
Extended
- Jung Sung-hoon as Yoon Gi-joon[12]
- Kim Yoon-seo as Jung Sung-eun[13]
- Kim Ye-eun as Oh Hye-yeon[14]
- Jung Yeo-jun as Gil Chang-hwan[15]
- Yoo Jung-rae as Eo Hae-mi[16]
- Kim Seon-ah as Kim Seul-ah[17]
- Oh Yu-na as Heo Ga-young[18]
Production
The first script reading of the cast was held at Changwon International Hotel. The series is set in South Gyeongsang Province and cast a large number of locals from that area in minor roles.[19]
Notes and References
- Web site: 프로그램 정보. MBC. June 4, 2021. ko.
- Web site: On the Verge of Insanity [Title in the URL]]. MBC. June 4, 2021.
- News: '미치지 않고서야' 정재영x문소리 오피스 생존기…2인 포스터 공개. Naver. E Daily. June 5, 2021. ko.
- News: 정재영X문소리X이상엽X김가은, '미치지 않고서야' 황금 라인업. Naver. Maeil Business Newspaper. June 4, 2021. ko.
- News: Lee Sang-yeob to lead star in "No One But a Madman". HanCinema. Bridge News. June 4, 2021.
- News: Kim Ga-eun to Star in MBC's "No One But a Madman". HanCinema. Newsis. June 4, 2021.
- News: "Sweet Home" Kim Nam-hee-I to Star in MBC "No One But a Madman". HanCinema. OSEN. June 4, 2021.
- News: [HanCinema's News] New Supporting Cast Confirmed for "No One But a Madman"]. HanCinema. June 4, 2021.
- News: 백민현, MBC 미니시리즈 '미치지 않고서야' 합류 [공식]]. Naver. Sports Kyunghyang. June 4, 2021. ko.
- News: [HanCinema's News] Im Hyun-soo Cast for "No One But a Madman"]. HanCinema. June 4, 2021.
- News: '펜트하우스' 천희주, '미치지 않고서야' 캐스팅 [공식]]. Naver. TenAsia. June 4, 2021. ko.
- News: [HanCinema's News] Lim Il-gyu and Jung Sung-hoon-I Cast for "No One But a Madman"]. HanCinema. June 4, 2021.
- News: [HanCinema's News] Kim Yoon-seo Confirmed for "No One But a Madman"]. HanCinema. June 4, 2021.
- News: 김예은, MBC '미치지 않고서야' 캐스팅…6월 첫방송(공식입장). Naver. Newsen. ko. June 5, 2021.
- News: Jung Yeo-jun to Star in "On the Verge of Insanity". HanCinema. MK Sports. June 16, 2021.
- News: 유정래, MBC '미치지 않고서야' 캐스팅… 소심한 개발자 어해미 연기. Kang In-gwi. Money S. Naver. July 7, 2021. July 7, 2021. ko.
- News: 김선아 합류, '미치지 않고서야' 출연확정 "현장 열기 대단, 매번 감탄 중". Lee Nam-kyung. MBN. Naver. July 8, 2021. July 7, 2021. ko.
- News: 오유나 '미치지 않고서야' 합류 "찐 직장인 공감하게" [공식]]. Yang Seung-nam. Sports Kyunghyang. Naver. July 15, 2021. July 15, 2021. ko.
- News: [HanCinema's News] Script Reading Held for "No One But a Madman"]. HanCinema. June 4, 2021.
