"Dad's here." 'Department Head Kim' So Ji-sub finally reunites with his daughter Seo Su-min! Will they safely reach the "Escape" ending?

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'Department Head Kim' mother and daughter, So Ji-sub and Seo Su-min, share a poignant moment as they embrace in a fleeting hug amidst the imminent crisis of gunfire.

In the sixth episode of SBS's Friday-Saturday drama 'Department Head Kim' (written by Nam Dae-jung, directed by Lee Seung-young and Lee So-eun), which aired on the 11th, viewership reached 23.2% in the Seoul metropolitan area, 22.3% nationwide, and a peak instantaneous rating of 26.4% according to Nielsen Korea, setting yet another record high for the series. Within just three weeks of broadcast, the drama has consistently broken its own records each episode, fueling the "Department Head Kim Syndrome," while also achieving a peak viewership rating of 9.3% and an average of 8.1% among the 2049 demographic, proving its broad appeal across age groups.

Additionally, the drama has secured the number one spot for two consecutive weeks in the Global Non-English TV Shows category on OTT platform Netflix, ranking in the top 1 in 22 countries and the top 10 in 72 countries. It has also dominated both TV-OTT drama buzz and actor-related buzz for two consecutive weeks, continuing its explosive success domestically and internationally.

In the sixth episode, Department Head Kim (played by So Ji-sub), Sung Han-soo (played by Choi Dae-hoon), and Park Jin-cheol (played by Yoon Kyung-ho) embark on a life-risking rescue mission to save Min-ji (played by Seo Su-min), who has been captured by the Special Operations Bureau. After an intense standoff, Department Head Kim finally confronts Min-ji and calmly says, "Min-ji, Dad's here. Let's go home," moving audiences across the nation with his heartfelt words.

In the seventh episode airing on the 17th, Department Head Kim, Sung Han-soo, and Park Jin-cheol, completely surrounded by the Special Operations Bureau's suppression team, continue their heart-pounding escape mission to safely get Min-ji out. Notably, while Department Head Kim subdues An Bo (Vice Minister) (played by Im Cheol-hyung), Min-ji, trembling in extreme fear, approaches her father. Clinging to his back, she pours out terrified tears, while Department Head Kim, struggling to hold back his emotions, reassures his daughter without lowering his guard.

Sung Han-soo and Park Jin-cheol form a tight perimeter around the two, creating an unbreakable shield that heightens the tension to a nerve-wracking level. However, as the suppression team's encirclement tightens and the situation remains on the brink of renewed gunfire at any moment, the extreme tension escalates further. This raises curiosity about whether the "Dad Universe" trio—Department Head Kim, Sung Han-soo, and Park Jin-cheol—can successfully break through the battlefield filled with gunfire and safely escape with Min-ji.

Meanwhile, given that this scene demanded both intense gunfight choreography and emotional acting, both the actors and production team maintained high levels of focus during filming. It is reported that So Ji-sub, Choi Dae-hoon, Yoon Kyung-ho, and Seo Su-min repeatedly coordinated their movements and timing, showing careful consideration for one another, ultimately creating a highly polished scene in a warm and harmonious atmosphere.

The production team stated, "In the seventh episode, Department Head Kim's desperate paternal love to protect his daughter and the fiery loyalty of Sung Han-soo and Park Jin-cheol, who stand by him until the end, will explode." They added, "Will these three dads be able to return home safely? Please stay tuned until the very end."

'Department Head Kim' Episode 7 will air on the 17th at 9:50 PM.

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