Kang Chairman, Lee Junyoung Vie for GF Solutions Acquisition

Actress Lee Joo-myung is drawing viewers into the JTBC weekend drama 'Chief Kang' with her powerful presence, heightening the drama's immersion. Lee Joo-myung plays the role of Kang Bang-geul, revealing the existence of the hidden youngest daughter of a chaebol family and entering the succession war, earning a fervent response from viewers.

In the episodes aired on the 13th and 14th, Kang Bang-geul emerged as a key player, involved in the GF Solutions acquisition battle and the securing of mining rights for the Olivia lithium mine alongside Hwang Jun-hyun (played by Lee Jun-young). She launched a counterattack against Kang Jae-kyung (played by Jeon Hye-jin) and Kang Jae-seong (played by Jin Goo), officially revealing herself as Chairman Kang Yong-ho's youngest daughter and leaving a strong impact by appearing at a regular board meeting as the new head of the Strategic Planning Team.

Lee Joo-myung is delicately portraying Kang Bang-geul's changed attitude and atmosphere, convincingly showing the character's transformation. Unlike before, she expressed her psychological changes with a hardened gaze and unwavering demeanor, and heightened the drama's tension with her calm yet weighty charisma. Her collaborative play with Hwang Jun-hyun added to the drama's enjoyment with rapid-fire exchanges and satisfying teamwork.

Furthermore, Lee Joo-myung has captivated viewers with her diverse acting transformations. She displayed the demeanor of a cool-headed negotiator when persuading the CEO of GF Solutions, and showcased a witty comedic performance when she disguised herself as a honeymooning couple to obtain internal documents from Taeha Group. She also perfectly pulled off classic and elegant party looks, enriching the character's charm.

Lee Joo-myung is also interestingly unfolding Kang Bang-geul's subtle emotional changes towards Hwang Jun-hyun. Unaware that Chairman Kang Yong-ho's spirit has possessed Hwang Jun-hyun, her noticing and being conscious of his actions of taking care of her evoked both excitement and laughter. The relationship where they clash at every turn yet trust and move together, along with her honest and cute reactions revealed in front of Hwang Jun-hyun, has completed the Kang Bang-geul character in a more three-dimensional way.