Ok Taek-yeon, 'One Pot Rice' So Ji-sub's Top-Tier Support Team... 'Manager Kim' Special Appearance

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Actor Ok Taek-yeon will make a special appearance in the SBS Friday-Saturday drama "Manager Kim."

The SBS drama "Manager Kim" (script by Nam Dae-jung, directed by Lee Seung-young and Lee So-eun), which premiered on the 26th, not only soared to a peak viewership rating of 18.1% in just two episodes but also recorded a peak 2049 viewership rating of 7.17%, securing the number one spot among all channels and all genres of programs broadcast during the week. Additionally, in the June 4th-week buzz survey released by Good Data Corporation's Fundex, So Ji-sub took the number one spot in TV and OTT integrated drama actor buzz in the first week of broadcast, and the work itself rose to the number one spot in TV drama buzz.

Ok Taek-yeon plays the role of Park Young-gwang in "Manager Kim," delivering top-tier support team performances by sharing life-and-death action chemistry with Manager Kim (played by So Ji-sub). The two are eating from the same pot at the agency Fifty One K.

In particular, Ok Taek-yeon captivates audiences with special appearance scenes showing him holding a dagger with a sharp gaze in a hanbok setting at the training ground, and wearing a black military uniform with a long rifle slung over his shoulder, displaying precise and disciplined movements. Ok Taek-yeon draws attention by exuding unwavering charisma even amidst rigorous training and heavy responsibilities.

During filming, Ok Taek-yeon completed scenes of special agents undergoing training and launching missions with his unique strong physique and energy, raising the drama's immersion. His performance, though brief but powerful, will be closely watched as he showcases intense chemistry with So Ji-sub.

Ok Taek-yeon shared the special reason for his special appearance in "Manager Kim," stating, "I was so excited to be able to act with senior So Ji-sub, so I decided to appear without any hesitation." He also added, "I remember filming in a very warm atmosphere. Everyone on set was considerate and welcoming, so I had a very enjoyable time filming."

The production team stated, "Ok Taek-yeon is expected to add unexpected tension and fun to 'Manager Kim' through his special appearance," and added, "Please look forward to Ok Taek-yeon's performance, which will create meaningful moments in the drama's progression."

Meanwhile, the third episode of SBS's Friday-Saturday drama "Manager Kim" will be broadcast on the 3rd at 9:50 PM.

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