"Manager Kim" is riding the momentum and discussions for season 2 are underway.
On the 26th, OSEN reported that the production company of SBS Friday-Saturday drama "Manager Kim" has started positive discussions about season 2.
"Manager Kim" is a father-universe revenge action drama about the most ordinary father in the world becoming the most dangerous man to get back his one and only daughter; it concluded on the 25th.
The reason this work drew attention was not only the meeting of trendsetting actors So Jisub, Choi Dae-hoon and Yoon Kyung-ho, but also its exceptional rise in ratings. "Manager Kim" started with a 9.5% rating in its first episode and in just four episodes reached 21.6%, surpassing the "bewitching 20%"; in the eighth episode it recorded 23.1%, the highest rating among dramas aired this year.
In response, Hong Seong-chang, CEO of Studio S, which produced "Manager Kim," expressed gratitude to viewers, saying, "We are sincerely grateful for the overwhelming love from viewers toward the work, which allowed us to achieve a moving outcome."
CEO Hong said, "Thanks to the overwhelming performances of all the cast including So Jisub, Choi Dae-hoon and Yoon Kyung-ho, the empathy delivered by deep paternal love, and the refreshing action catharsis perfectly harmonizing, we were able to receive much love. We will continue to repay with high-quality, well-made content."
From early in its broadcast, many viewers expressed regret at the short 10-episode run and hoped for season 2, and "Manager Kim" has begun discussions for a second season. Lead actor So Jisub attended the "SBS drama: next episode" media day on the 1st of last month and, when asked whether he wanted a "season format" or an "acting award" more, said, "I have no greed for awards. If I can greet audiences with a good work and be loved, going the season route is much better," adding, "If I get an award, I will accept it."
The production company also said, "Thanks to the great love and support you have shown, we are currently discussing the production of 'Manager Kim' season 2 positively."
They added, "However, since season 1 has just finished, we ask for your understanding that the detailed schedule is not yet fixed, and we will share information quickly once it is confirmed."
[Photo] SBS "Manager Kim"
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