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Actor So Ji-sub is returning to an SBS drama for the first time in 13 years since "Master's Sun."
On the 1st, SBS drama media day "Next Episode" was held at Hotel Naru Seoul M Gallery in Mapo-gu, Seoul, in the morning. SBS Executive Director of Programming Kim Ki-seop, Studio S Hong Seong-chang (CEO), directors Lee Seung-young and Kwon Da-som, and actors So Ji-sub, Lee Je-hoon, and Ha Young attended the event.
On this day, director Lee Seung-young, who directed "Department Manager Kim," along with So Ji-sub, and director Kwon Da-som, who directed "There's a Chance," along with Lee Je-hoon and Ha Young, explained the distinctive features of each drama.
Director Lee remarked, "It is very difficult for a father who has lost his daughter to be cheerful, but actors Chae Tae-hoon and Yoon Kyung-ho turned solemnity into cheerfulness. 'Department Manager Kim' will be brisk, fast, and passionate."
So Ji-sub is participating in an SBS drama for the first time in 13 years since "Master's Sun." So Ji-sub shared his feelings about returning to SBS drama, saying, "Since I debuted with an SBS drama, it always feels like home and warm."
He continued, "The foundation of the action in 'Department Manager Kim' is the emotions of Department Manager Kim and his friends. Various actions will appear in punishing those related to his daughter, so you will feel a sense of satisfaction."
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