'New Employee Kang (Chairman)' Ends with Grace.. 3.7% to 13.6%, Own Highest Rating at Finale

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'New Employee Kang (Chairman)'s Lee Jun-young and Son Hyun-joo achieved a happy ending.

According to ratings survey company Nielsen Korea, the final episode of JTBC's Saturday-Sunday drama 'New Employee Kang (Chairman)' (created by Kim Soon-ok, scripted by Hyun Jimin, directed by Ko Hye-jin), which aired on the 5th, recorded a paid household viewership rate of 13.6% nationwide and 13.5% in the capital area, breaking its own record for highest ratings and concluding with grace. 'New Employee Kang (Chairman)' launched with an initial viewership rating of 3.7%, but through word-of-mouth, it maintained a steady upward trend before successfully coming to a close.

On this day, Hwang Jun-hyun (played by Lee Jun-young), who appeared in front of Kang Jae-kyung (played by Jeon Hye-jin) and boldly presented a blank check saying "Watch out for Choi Sung," revealing that Kang Jae-kyung was his final target, surprised everyone with a twist: as soon as he got into the car, he told Chairman Kang Yong-ho sitting next to him, "I was trembling," showing his true feelings. This happened after Kang Yong-ho, who had been attacked by Tae Ha-geu-rup (Chairman) Na Byung-mo (played by Jung Jae-sung), miraculously woke up in his original body and immediately sought out Hwang Jun-hyun, extending a hand to take action together.

Afterward, Kang Yong-ho and Hwang Jun-hyun, having regained their bodies, met with their precious family members one by one, spending heartwarming moments. Kang Yong-ho shared father-daughter affection while eating a bowl of gukbap with his youngest daughter, Kang Bang-eul (played by Lee Ju-myung), and revealed tender father-son feelings upon receiving an apology letter from his eldest son, Kang Jae-sung (played by Jin Gu). Hwang Jun-hyun also embraced his grandmother tightly as soon as they reunited, soothing his long-held longing.

Thanks to the collaboration between Kang Yong-ho and Hwang Jun-hyun, Kang Jae-kyung's reckless behavior finally came to an end. Hwang Jun-hyun, who was entrusted with Kang Jae-seong (President)'s authority to convene a board meeting, fully exposed all the hidden corruption, from Kang Jae-kyung's collusion with Taeha Group to the operation of slush funds. Then, Kang Yong-ho personally appeared before his eldest daughter, Kang Jae-kyung, who continued to insist on conspiracy theories throughout, stripping her of Kang Jae-gyeong-ui (Chairman)'s position with his own hands and bringing a clean conclusion.

The daily life of the Choi Sung family also changed completely. Kang Jae-kyung, having lost her mind due to shock, continued her life under the care of her husband, Min Seok-do (played by Kwon Hae-sung). Kang Jae-sung showed his reformed self by raising both his own child and Kang Jae-kyung's child together abroad. Kang Yong-ho converted the company into a professional management system, putting an end to endless succession battles, while Kang Bang-eul established herself as a key talent in Choi Sung Group. Hwang Jun-hyun worked as a coach at the football foundation operated by Kang Yong-ho and continued his secret romance with Kang Bang-eul, adding further joy.

Until now, 'New Employee Kang (Chairman)' delivered intense dopamine and rich entertainment through the story of Choi Seong-geu-rup (Chairman) Kang Yong-ho, who suddenly woke up in the body of football player Hwang Jun-hyun. The newly hired employee Kang Yong-ho not only changed frustrating corporate customs such as inter-departmental power struggles and forced drinking culture but also used extraordinary insight to repeatedly thwart Kang Jae-kyung and Kang Jae-sung, who were vying for the chairman's position, satisfying viewers' hearts every episode.

Above all, the synergy of the actors shone brightly. Lee Jun-young (as Hwang Jun-hyun) took over the presence of Kang Yong-ho built by acting veteran Son Hyun-joo, convincingly portraying a rejuvenated Kang Yong-ho and firmly anchoring the center of the drama. Lee Ju-myung (as Kang Bang-eul), Jeon Hye-jin (as Kang Jae-kyung), and Jin Gu (as Kang Jae-sung), who delivered outstanding performances as Chairman Kang Yong-ho's children, each completed their respective characters with unique personalities and charm, naturally drawing viewers into the stories of the Choi Sung family.

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