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After a more discreet period on screen, So Ji Sub is set to make a stunning comeback in a new SBS drama, Manager Kim (whereas it was Choi Dae Hoon announced a few days ago for the role !). Inspired by a successful webtoon, this series, scheduled for 2026 promises to be a black action blockbusterwhere the actor will once again reveal his legendary charisma... but also a more intimate side.
An ordinary father... only in appearance
In Manager Kim, So Ji-sub plays a seemingly unremarkable man: Manager Kima discreet employee of a small bank and devoted family man. But everything changes the day his daughter.., Min Jidisappears without a trace. To find her, he'll do anything, including revealing a carefully buried past.
Because Kim isn't just an employee: he's actually a former elite special agenttrained in the utmost secrecy for clandestine operations involving both Koreas. A name at the top of the North Korean regime's blacklist, and a presence that the South Korean government prefers to keep under wraps. A dangerous manhidden behind a mundane daily routine.
Action, tension and strong emotions
In this role, So Ji-sub will have the opportunity to display the full intensity of its gameplay: between breathtaking action scenes, infiltration, combat and psychological tension, Manager Kim promises to be a dark and edgy thrillerIt's a story of a man alone in the face of a ruthless system. But it's also a deeply human story, about a father willing to break all the rules to save his daughter.
The challenge? To embody both the fearsome hero and the distraught fathertorn between his killer instincts and his unconditional love for his child. A double face that So Ji-subaccustomed to complex, physical roles, seems ideally suited to the task.
A long-awaited project for 2026
Scheduled as a Friday-Saturday drama on SBS, Manager Kim is already shaping up to be one of the most ambitious projects of 2026. The production team promises a clever blend of solid script, taut direction and an unforgettable performance from its lead actor. "This is a drama that will shake up the year 2026," the production team claims. And it's hard not to believe them.
