'The Merchant: Gaekju 2015' Jang Hyuk and child actor Jo Hyeon-do pose together

"The Merchant: Gaekju 2015" Jang Hyuk met child actor Jo Hyeon-do, who will play young Cheon Bong-sam.

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While the first episode of "The Merchant: Gaekju 2015" is scheduled to air on September 23rd, Jang Hyuk's transformation as an ethical trader, who builds up his wealth through justice and fairness, is drawing attention while the drama is anticipated to provide a chance to think about the true meaning of money these days together.

Most of all, the snap shot of Jang Hyuk and child actor Jo Hyeon-do, who will play current Cheon Bong-sam and younger version of the role respectively, is drawing attention.

Jung Tae-woo, who will play Cheon Bong-sam's brain, Seon-dol, posed with them together as well. The heartwarming vibes brightened up the filming set. People say Jang Hyuk's cheerful down-to-earth personality brings so much energy to the production team.

The production team said, "For the first four episodes, the child actor Jo Hyeon-do will appear and waiting until Jang Hyuk makes his first appearance is also a fun point to look for. "

"The Merchant: Gaekju 2015" depicts a success story by Cheon Bong-sam, a successor of a closed down business, Cheon Family Inn, who starts up again as a tout in a street market, moves up as a manager of trading troupe and an owner of large Inn and finally succeeds as a prosperous wealthy merchant.