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Hilarious and Heartwarming: A Hidden Gem Drama as Good as ‘Reply 1988’, Guaranteed Laughter and Tears!

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Today, let me introduce you to the incredibly funny drama ‘Prison Playbook’. Despite the misleading title, it’s filled with live comedy that will keep you hooked!

This drama follows the story of the hotshot baseball player Kim Je Hyuk (played by Park Hae Soo), who ends up in prison to protect his sister.

The series revolves around the people and events inside the prison, featuring characters like the confused drug addict, the economic offender Dr. Ko, the thief Rang Ah Rang, whose experiences and interactions are full of contradictions and humor.

The male lead, Kim Je Hyuk, steals the spotlight with his charisma as a baseball superstar.

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Upon his arrival in prison, due to his special status, he receives some preferential treatment but also gets into trouble. The inmates look at him with a mix of curiosity, jealousy, and friendliness.

Within the prison guards, his friend Lee Joon Ho (played by Jung Hae In) tries his best to look out for him, leading to more complex interpersonal dynamics.

However, the male lead adapts calmly to the rhythm and rules of this unique prison environment.

On the surface, he appears to be a simple-minded guy who struggles with even basic tasks, but in reality, his intelligence shines throughout!

One time, to save an elderly man from being bullied, he directly confronts the prison gang leader. The twist? The elderly man was actually working to pay off a debt voluntarily, a revelation that left me in awe!

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