Actor Choi Dae-hoon displayed the qualities of a dependable uncle with a life-risking rescue operation in Manager Kim.
On the 11th, episode 6 of the SBS Friday-Saturday drama Manager Kim (written by Nam Dae-joong, directed by Lee Seung-young·Lee So-eun) depicted Seong Han-su (played by Choi Dae-hoon) diving into a perilous operation with Manager Kim (played by So Jisub) to rescue his friend's daughter Min-ji (played by Seo Sumin), who had been captured. Choi Dae-hoon heightened the drama's immersion by acting as a warm protector whose presence shone even more in moments of crisis.
The broadcast recorded a 23.2% rating in the Seoul metropolitan area and 22.3% nationwide, with a peak instantaneous rating of 26.4% according to Nielsen Korea, setting a new personal best. At the same time, it also recorded the highest rating for a 2026 miniseries, continuing its overwhelming upward trend.
Seong Han-su threw himself alongside Manager Kim to rescue Min-ji even amid a hair-trigger situation where the special missions bureau and the faction led by Joo Gang-chan (played by Joo Sang-Wook) were both mobilizing. He infiltrated the interrogation room where Min-ji was held, swiftly subdued the agents, and comforted the terrified Min-ji by saying in a gentle tone, "Min-ji, it's Uncle Han-su. You've been through a lot, right? Let's go meet your father."
Amid stifling tension, Seong Han-su's warm disposition in prioritizing the child's fear left a deep impression on viewers, changing the temperature of the drama.
Even in a desperate moment surrounded by the suppression team, Seong Han-su put Min-ji's safety before his own. While a firefight unfolded, he protected the child in his arms with his body; when a stun grenade went off he shielded her eyes, when tear gas spread he covered her nose, and when gunshots continued he covered her ears, showing the qualities of "an uncle himself" with his meticulous consideration.
Even amid extreme action, Seong Han-su's portrayal of unwavering genuine care for the child delivered both tension and emotion, capturing viewers' hearts.
Choi Dae-hoon naturally shifted between playful humor and weighty charisma amid the fast-paced development, making the character more three-dimensional. Normally he injects liveliness into the drama with his characteristic composure, but at the moment of rescuing Min-ji he maximized the drama's tension with a steady gaze and restrained emotional acting.
Delivering flashy action and delicate emotional acting in balanced measure, Choi Dae-hoon completed Seong Han-su as a dependable protector and trustworthy uncle beyond just a friend of the father, convincingly portraying his close bond with Manager Kim.
[Photo] SBS 'Manager Kim' broadcast capture
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