'Manager Kim': Ok Taek-yeon and Seo Ji-hye Turn Out to Be from So Ji-sub's Agency, Offering Support as Family Members [Star Issue]

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Actors Ok Taek-yeon and Seo Ji-hye, who belong to Fifty One K (51K), the agency founded by actor So Ji-sub, are lending their support through their appearances in 'Manager Kim'.

Ok Taek-yeon made a special appearance in the SBS Friday-Saturday drama 'Manager Kim', which aired on the 4th, showcasing a powerful presence. In the fourth episode that aired on that day, Ok Taek-yeon appeared as Park Young-gwang, a secret agent who trained alongside Manager Kim (played by So Ji-sub) in the past.

Park Young-gwang grew up with Manager Kim at the Kumgang Orphanage in North Korea and underwent daily life-or-death training to become a member of the Social Sports Team. Equipped with exceptional skills, he initially engaged in psychological battles as Manager Kim's rival but gradually built an unbreakable bond of camaraderie with him while relying on each other in harsh conditions. However, Park Young-gwang fell into a trap during a mission and met a tragic end.

Even with his brief appearance, Ok Taek-yeon deepened the past narrative by portraying a strong friendship with Manager Kim. He delicately depicted realistic action scenes, natural North Korean dialect, and a surprising charm that revealed human warmth in front of Manager Kim despite coldly carrying out missions and training.

In the first episode aired on the 26th, Seo Ji-hye made a special appearance, leaving a lasting impression. In the drama, Seo Ji-hye played Lim Yu-jin, the wife of protagonist Manager Kim (played by So Ji-sub). Within Manager Kim's memories, Yu-jin placed a chrysanthemum, whose flower language is 'love and devotion.' Later, while Manager Kim was away on an operation, she gave birth to their child alone and met a tragic death. Just before her passing, she left a heartfelt last wish for her daughter Min-ji: "Now forget everything, forget the past, and live as Min-ji's father."

Through this special appearance, Seo Ji-hye masterfully portrayed emotional depth, refreshing the drama's atmosphere.

As seen above, Ok Taek-yeon and Seo Ji-hye, who drew attention through their special appearances in 'Manager Kim', are affiliated with Fifty One K, the agency founded by So Ji-sub.

Additionally, Lee Dong-ha, who played a supporting role rather than making a special appearance, is also an actor under Fifty One K. He is currently active as Secretary Nam, the chief secretary of Jo Kang-chan (played by Joo Sang-wook).

With Ok Taek-yeon and Seo Ji-hye's special appearances and Lee Dong-ha's steady performance, actors from Fifty One K are fully fulfilling their role as a reliable support team for 'Manager Kim'.

Meanwhile, So Ji-sub established the entertainment agency Fifty One K in 2009. The number '51' in '51K' expresses his humble mindset that he has only surpassed 51 out of a perfect score of 100, along with his resolve to always strive to exceed 51 on his journey as an actor. The 'K' is derived from the first initial of the English word Kingdom, meaning kingdom, and embodies his wish for everyone here to remain together forever.

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