So Ji-sub, who played 'Manager Kim' with a life-like portrayal, shares his thoughts on the drama's conclusion: "It was a great honor to be able to work together."

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Actor So Ji-sub has perfectly completed the narrative of 'Manager Kim'.

In the final episode of the SBS Friday-Saturday drama 'Manager Kim', which concluded on the 25th, Manager Kim (played by So Ji-sub) found himself in the worst possible situation, forced to engage in a desperate struggle against Sung Han-soo (played by Choi Dae-hoon) and Park Jin-cheol (played by Yoon Kyung-ho). It was due to Joo Kang-chan's (played by Joo Sang-wook) schemes that the children of his friends were taken hostage.

Although Manager Kim faced a life-and-death crisis, he endured both men's attacks with all his might and never gave up until the end. He then demonstrated wit alongside his colleagues, launching a surprise attack on Joo Kang-chan and immediately turning the situation around. Ultimately, he brought down Joo Kang-chan and Joo Hak Construction, achieving a happy ending by reclaiming his precious daily life with his daughter Kim Min-ji (played by Seo Su-min).

So Ji-sub portrayed the character with three-dimensional depth, depicting everything from heavy action to the deep bromance he shared with Choi Dae-hoon and Yoon Kyung-ho. Even amidst impactful action sequences, his delicate emotional expression and human qualities brought forth a unique character. In particular, he densely realized the intense fatherly love of an ordinary family man and the charisma of a former ace secret agent, leaving a profound impression.

Thanks to his outstanding performance, 'Manager Kim' broke its own highest viewership ratings in every episode, surpassing 20% and securing the number one spot for mini-series viewership in 2026. Additionally, it ranked first globally for three consecutive weeks in the non-English TV show category on Netflix, earning enthusiastic responses from viewers not only domestically but also worldwide.

To mark the drama's conclusion, So Ji-sub expressed his gratitude to everyone who contributed to completing the work through his agency 51k (Fifty-One-K). So Ji-sub stated, "I believe 'Manager Kim' is a work completed through the passion and efforts of many people. I sincerely thank the director, the writer, and all staff members who quietly remained on set even in cold weather. It was thanks to the hard work of staff members who went above and beyond behind the scenes that 'Manager Kim' could be realized today. I also deeply appreciate the actors who shared excellent chemistry at every moment; it was a great honor to work with them."

He added, "Above all, I sincerely thank the viewers who loved 'Manager Kim' and stayed with us until the end. I will keep your support in my heart for a long time and will repay you with even better works in the future."

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