The Road: Tragedy of One – 더 로드: 1의 비극 Other names: The Road: Tragedy of 1, One Tragedy, Birth of a Tragedy, The Road: 1ui Bigeuk, Deo Rodeu: 1eui Bigeuk, Bigeugui Tansaeng Genre(s): Mystery, Thriller Release: Aug 4, 2021 – Sep 9, 2021 Runtime: Wednesday & Thursday Episode(s): 12 Country: South Korea Broadcast: tvN Director(s): Kim No Won Writer(s): Yoon Hee Jung Cast: Ji Jin Hee, Yoon Se Ah, Kim Hye Eun, Cheon Ho Jin, Ahn Nae Sang, Kim Sung Soo, Kang Sung Min

Synopsis:

This drama is based on 2002 Short story collections ‘The Tragedy of One’ by Rintaro Norizuki.

It’s a drama about the ugly desires, secrets, guilt, and salvation of people in ‘Royal The Hill’ where only the top 1% of Koreans live.

A story of the secrets, desires, guilts and salvation of residents who live at “Royal the Hill,” a place where only the top 1 percenters live.

Baek Soo Hyun is a popular and respected anchorman. He is known as a journalist with strong beliefs. When he states something on camera, viewers take his words as the truth. Yet, Baek Soo Hyun has another side. He is cold-hearted. When he wants something, he gets it no matter what. He will use any and all means to get what he wants. He is married to Seo Eun Soo and they have children.

Seo Eun Soo is the daughter of the chairman of the Jegang Group and married to Anchorman Baek Soo Hyun. Her father is powerful enough that he wields heavy influence in the political and economic worlds. Seo Eun Soo is herself a popular miniature artist. She places priority on her family and she tries to never loses her dignity, but she encounters tragedy. Seo Eun-Soo attempts to protect her family.

Cha Seo Young is an announcer for a broadcast station. She has everything, including a prestigious job, exemplary educational background, and a beautiful appearance, but she is rarely satisfied with what she has.

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