So Ji-sub and Choe Tae-hoon unleash lawless middle-aged action [Department Head Kim]

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So Ji-sub and Choe Tae-hoon showcase "lawless middle-aged action" in the drama "Department Head Kim" as they search for their daughter.

SBS's Friday-Saturday drama "Department Head Kim" (script by Nam Dae-jung, directed by Lee Seung-young and Lee So-eun, planned by Studio S, produced by Studio S and Fantagio) is a father-universe revenge action drama about an "ordinary" father who becomes the "most dangerous" man to fight for the return of his only daughter.

In the third episode, airing on the 3rd (Friday) at 9:50 p.m., Department Head Kim embarks on a pursuit to find his daughter's whereabouts, while his friend Sung Han-soo (Choe Tae-hoon) unexpectedly joins as a support force, revealing the true essence of "father-universe action."

In the previous broadcast, Department Head Kim (So Ji-sub), who had suppressed his instincts to find his missing daughter Min-ji (Seo Su-min), declared, "Then I guess I have to become a lawless middle-aged man." This was followed by a shocking twist that Min-ji, presumed dead, might still be alive, and a "life-or-death confirmation ending" where a call from "our daughter" is received, exploding anticipation for the third episode.

According to the production team, the character Department Head Kim appears in a black suit amidst an enemy territory hanbok scene. He will push opponents back with relentless breakthroughs and unpredictable action, adding tension that will leave viewers breathless once again.

The production team expressed confidence, stating, "Action sequences featuring unique ideas rarely seen in existing action dramas will provide distinctive entertainment and deliver a thrilling catharsis."

The production team also noted that Sung Han-soo will demonstrate his presence at unexpected moments. With unexpected action hidden beneath his cheerful charm, he will not only inject vitality into the drama but also enhance viewer enjoyment through the bromance chemistry he will form with Department Head Kim.

Meanwhile, "Department Head Kim" recorded a peak viewership of 11.3% in its first episode, ranking first among all mini-series broadcast in 2026 for initial viewership, and followed up with a peak of 18.1% in the second episode.

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