'Manager Kim' surpasses 20% for 6 consecutive episodes... So Ji-sub, Choi Dae-hoon, Yoon Kyung-ho "Express gratitude"

SBS Friday-Saturday drama ’Chief Kim’ revealed the lead actors So Ji-sub, Choi Dae-hoon, and Yoon Kyung-ho sharing their thoughts on wrapping up the series along with their favorite scenes ahead of the finale on the 25th. So Ji-sub expressed gratitude to the viewers who loved ’Chief Kim’ and said it was a pleasure and an honor to work with the director, writer, staff, and fellow actors. He added that he hopes everyone enjoys the final episode. The scene So Ji-sub remembers most vividly is the reunion with his daughter Min-ji (Seo Soo-min) at the end of episode 6. He said, ″’Dad’s here. Let’s go home now’ was the scene I looked forward to the most from reading the script to acting it out,″ and recalled being moved to tears just by reading the script. Choi Dae-hoon said that receiving much attention and love is a great source of energy for an actor and expressed his gratitude to the viewers. He selected the scene in episode 2 where Chief Kim meets Min-ji after losing his wife and begins a new life as a memorable moment. Choi explained, ″The image of Chief Kim navigating a life that was unfamiliar, awkward, and uncertain marked the beginning of our drama.″ He also mentioned feeling overwhelmed, happy, and joyful but with a heavy sense of responsibility, vowing to return to the starting line once again. Yoon Kyung-ho said he felt the great love from many viewers who welcomed and supported the show during its broadcast. He chose the scene in episode 7 where Chief Kim and Min-ji have dinner alone as a memorable moment, mentioning how heartbreaking it was to see the father and daughter holding back tears while eating, knowing they would soon part again. He also humorously noted that he kept being distracted by the refrigerator door being torn off during the dinner scene. Yoon Kyung-ho expressed thanks to the staff and actors who worked together and said he will cherish the happy memories of ’Chief Kim’ and return with a new look. Meanwhile, ’Chief Kim’ has continued its success by surpassing a 20% viewership rating for six consecutive episodes and ranked first among programs aired during the week in the 2049 demographic ratings. The finale will air at 9:45 PM on the 25th.