Draft:Manager Kim
Upcoming South Korean television series
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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.
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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 |
Synopsis
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
Main
- 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
- Lee Dong-ha as Director Nam[4]
- Jo Bok-rae as Geum-pal[5]
- Kim Sung-kyu[6]
Production
Development
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
The lead casting of So Ji-sub, Choi Dae-hoon, and Yoon Kyung-ho was confirmed in early 2025.[9]
Release
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]