[Edaily Starin Gim Ga Yeong Reporter] “Even Lottery First-Prize Winners Go to Work” ended on a high note, setting a new all-time viewership record.

According to Nielsen Korea, a ratings research firm, on the 14th, the final episode of “Even Lottery Winners Go to Work” on tvN recorded an average viewership rating of 6.2% with a peak of 7.2% nationwide (households) and an average of 6.5% with a peak of 7.7% in the Seoul metropolitan area (households), setting a new all-time high for the show. Furthermore, the series maintained the No. 1 spot in weekend subscription contributions on TVING for four consecutive weeks and continued to rank first in weekly subscription contributions as well.
“Even Lottery Winners Go to Work” delivered both hearty laughter and deep emotional resonance by weaving the growth story of Sales Team 5 into a narrative that realistically portrayed the worries and conflicts typical of a Korean office drama. The windfall of 1.3 billion won that befell the once-helpless office worker Gong Eun-tae (played by Lee Jun-hyuk) became an opportunity for him to speak up and reclaim his life. However, this was merely the beginning of change; Gong Eun-tae’s growth—as he realized that it is ultimately “himself” who creates all value—spurred change in everyone at Hongsung. Yang Jun-ho (played by Seo Hyun-woo), though initially adrift and consumed by a sense of inferiority, grew into a new focal point for Sales Team 5, driven by his pure passion for work and unwavering loyalty. Jeong Seon-hyeok (played by Oh Dae-hwan), weighed down by a sense of defeat amid harsh realities and a repetitive cycle of hardship, only came to understand the value and joy of work after leaving Hongseong. Furthermore, the members of Sales Team 5—who overcame their individual struggles and conflicts to grow as team members and colleagues—made viewers root for their future.
Lee Jun-hyuk, who successfully wrapped up *Even Lottery Winners Go to Work*, shared his thoughts: “I sincerely thank all the viewers who accompanied Eun-tae through his time at Hongsung until the very end and sent their support.” He added, “It was a joyful set thanks to the director who worked hard with us on set, actors Seo Hyun-woo and Oh Dae-hwan—who provided the best chemistry—as well as our Sales Team 5 members and the Hongsung Sales Division 2.”
Seo Hyun-woo conveyed a message of encouragement, saying, “Although the world is changing rapidly, the conflicts and emotions that arise from genuine human relationships seem to be timeless.” He continued, “I’m grateful that you understood the show’s intent and showed it so much love. I respect everyone heading to work today and will cheer them on with all my heart.”
Oh Dae-hwan remarked, “It was a project that brought me so much laughter and happiness during filming, so I feel a bit sad that it’s coming to an end.” He continued, “I’m truly grateful to the viewers who stayed with ‘Even a Lottery Jackpot Winner Goes to Work’ until the very end. I’ll continue to greet you all with my best efforts in the future.”
Meanwhile, “Even Lottery Winners Go to Work” is an office drama about Team Leader Gong Eun-tae, who had been struggling to get by day after day, only to win the lottery jackpot. Instead of handing in his resignation, he returns to work with a new mindset and 1.3 billion won in winnings. It is based on a web novel of the same name. After premiering on TVING, it was scheduled to air on tvN, and the series concluded to critical acclaim, achieving strong viewership ratings on both platforms.