Work Later, Drink Now

Synopsis

In the bustling heart of Seoul, three women in their thirties navigate the chaos of modern adulthood one cocktail at a time. Drinking is a sport to them and is their go to for all of life's circumstances? Bad day? Girls night out. Good day? Time to celebrate. Normal day? What a way to end it. Is it a problem? Well they don't think so at first, not for them. But as they are no longer in their 20s, their doctors, friends and others suggest that they may want to rethink having alcohol as the center and most important aspect of their lives. This is a slice-of-life comedy. Adapted from the hit Kakao webtoon Drinker City Women, Work Later, Drink Now/ The three women and a few trusted companions do exhibit the unfiltered joy and raw honesty of after-hours confessions in the party harder lifestyle. Nothing is off the table for discussion after a few soju shots have primed the trio they discuss career hurdles, heartbreak hangovers, and the thrill of unexpected romances. Will these never back down from a good time fueled by alcohol party girls find a deeper purpose for their lives? Maybe. But most of their more complex musings are drowned out by laughter and soju shots.

Air year: 2021

Number of episodes and run time: 24 episodes, run time per episode is approximately 35 minute.

Major Characters

• Ahn So-hee (Lee Sun-bin): A sharp-tongued broadcasting writer juggling deadlines and dating disasters, whose quick wit and unapologetic ambition make her the group's resident truth-teller.

• Han Ji-yeon (Han Sun-hwa): A free-spirited yoga instructor embracing her post-divorce glow-up, blending zen vibes with a penchant for impulsive adventures and heartfelt vulnerability.

• Kang Ji-gu (Jung Eun-ji): A quirky freelance composer and budding YouTuber pouring her soul into music and mishaps, whose optimistic energy and creative chaos keep the trio's spirits high.

• Kang Buk-gu (Choi Si-won): The charming TV producer and honorary fourth wheel who crashes their drinking sessions, bringing his own mix of professional savvy and boyish charm to the mix.