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| Manager Kim | |
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| Hangul | 김부장 |
| Lit. | Manager Kim |
| RR | Gim bujang |
| MR | Kim pujang |
| Genre | |
| Based on | Manager Kim by Park Tae-jun and Jung Jong-taek |
| Developed by | Studio S (planning) |
| Written by | Nam Dae-joong |
| Directed by |
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| Starring | |
| Country of origin | South Korea |
| Original language | Korean |
| Production | |
| Production companies | |
| Original release | |
| Network | SBS TV |
Manager Kim (Korean: 김부장) is an upcoming South Korean television series written by Nam Dae-joong and starring So Ji-sub, Choi Dae-hoon, and Yoon Kyung-ho. Based on the webtoon of the same name by Toy and Jung Jong-taek. It is scheduled to premiere on SBS in 2026.
Synopsis
[edit]The series follows Kim (So Ji-sub), a former special operations operative who attempts to lead a quiet life as an ordinary office worker and father. When his daughter disappears, he utilizes his past training and recruits former associates to locate her.
Cast
[edit]Main
[edit]- A former secret agent and single father who hides his identity while working as an ordinary bank employee.
- Choi Dae-hoon as Sung Han-soo
- A former operative and taekwondo gold medalist who now runs a neighborhood martial arts studio.
- Yoon Kyung-ho as Park Jin-chul
- A veteran military officer and legendary battlefield hero who is a devoted father.
- Joo Sang-wook as Ju Gang-chan[2]
- The ruthless CEO of Juhak Construction who serves as the primary antagonist.
- Son Na-eun as Sang-ah[3]
- A colleague of Manager Kim who hides her own mysterious past.
Supporting
[edit]- Lee Dong-ha as Director Nam[4]
- Jo Bok-rae as Geum-pal[5]
- Kim Sung-kyu[6]
Production
[edit]Development
[edit]In 2024, production company Fantagio announced it had signed a contract to adapt the PTJ Company webtoon Manager Kim into a live-action series.[7] The project is directed by Lee Seung-young, who previously directed Voice 2 and Wonderful World. The screenplay is written by Nam Dae-joong.[8]
Casting
[edit]The lead casting of So Ji-sub, Choi Dae-hoon, and Yoon Kyung-ho was confirmed in early 2025.[9]
Release
[edit]Manager Kim is scheduled to premiere on SBS in 2026.[10][unreliable source?] It is set to occupy the network's Friday and Saturday 22:00 (KST) time slot.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ 안방으로 돌아온 '소간지'...소지섭, 차원 다른 아빠 '김부장' 된다[공식] ["Soganji" Returns to the Living Room... So Ji-sub Becomes "Manager Kim," a Dad of a Different Kind [Official]]. Spotvnews (in Korean). Retrieved January 25, 2026.
- ^ '김부장' 주상욱,소시오패스 대표 변신...소지섭과 대립각 [공식] [Joo Sang-wook transforms into a sociopath in "Chief Kim"... At odds with So Ji-sub [Official]]. Newsen (in Korean). November 20, 2025. Retrieved January 25, 2026.
- ^ 손나은, 소지섭 만난다...기대작 '김부장' 합류 [Son Na-eun to Meet So Ji-sub in the Highly Anticipated "Chief Kim"]. Naver (in Korean). Retrieved January 25, 2026.
- ^ 이동하, '김부장' 출연 확정...강렬한 악역 변신 예고 [Lee Dong-ha confirmed to appear in "Chief Kim," signaling a powerful villainous transformation.]. xportsnews (in Korean). December 2, 2025. Retrieved January 25, 2026.
- ^ 전지원 (December 11, 2025). 배우 조복래, SBS 새 금토드라마 '김부장' 합류 [Actor Jo Bok-rae joins SBS' new Friday-Saturday drama "Chief Kim."]. Dailian (in Korean). Retrieved January 25, 2026.
- ^ 김성규, '김부장' 캐스팅..소지섭과 호흡 맞춘다 [Kim Sung-kyu cast in "Chief Kim"... to star alongside So Ji-sub]. Naver (in Korean). Retrieved January 25, 2026.
- ^ 네이버웹툰 '김부장' 드라마로 제작된다 [Naver Webtoon "Chief Kim" to be produced as a drama]. zdnet.co.kr (in Korean). April 12, 2023. Retrieved January 25, 2026.
- ^ a b Lee, Da-gyeom (November 27, 2025). "So Ji-sub, Choi Dae-hoon, and Yoon Kyung-ho Unite for 'Manager Kim'... Set to Air in 2026". Maeil Business Newspaper. Retrieved January 25, 2026.
- ^ 소지섭·최대훈·윤경호, '김부장'으로 뭉친다(종합) [So Ji-sub, Choi Dae-hoon, and Yoon Kyung-ho to Join Forces as "Chief Kim" (Comprehensive)]. Naver (in Korean). Retrieved January 25, 2026.
- ^ "SBS Teases 2026 Must-Watch Dramas With Kim Hye Yoon, Ahn Hyo Seop and More". Zapzee. Retrieved January 25, 2026.
External links
[edit]- Official website (in Korean)
- Manager Kim at HanCinema