Joo Sang-wook's 'The Boss' Hits 15% Ratings

SBS Friday-Saturday drama 'Chief Kim' has achieved a remarkable feat, surpassing 15% viewership ratings within just two episodes. The drama, which premiered with a 9.5% rating, recorded 15.7% in its second episode, making it the first SBS drama since 'The Penthouse 3' in 2021 to break the 15% viewership mark within two episodes.

In the drama, Joo Sang-wook is captivating audiences with his performance as Joo Kang-chan, a construction company chairman and psychopath with absolute power, who is a former gang member. This marks Joo Sang-wook's first villainous role since his debut. The first and second episodes revealed Joo Kang-chan's ruthless nature. During his image-making process for a political career, he met with Assemblyman Shim in private and recounted his horrific past. Furthermore, when he encountered Chief Kim (played by So Ji-sub) at school after an argument with his daughter Joo Hye-ri, he appeared to accept Chief Kim's apology while simultaneously issuing a stern warning to the principal.

Joo Kang-chan also displayed a doting fatherly side in front of his daughter, Joo Hye-ri. While comforting the hurt Hye-ri and promising to protect her, he simultaneously revealed his belief that one must instill fear in others, showcasing his contrasting personalities.

Meanwhile, actor Yoon Kyung-ho expressed his gratitude for the success of 'Chief Kim' and announced his intention to fulfill the '13-hour silent retreat' promise he made at the production presentation. He conveyed his thanks to the viewers through social media and also credited the cast and crew. Yoon Kyung-ho stated that while it's difficult to fulfill the promise immediately as he is currently on a family trip, he will carry it out as soon as he returns.

'Chief Kim' is based on a webtoon of the same name and depicts the transformation of an ordinary father into a dangerous figure as he strives to get his daughter back. The drama garnered significant attention even before its broadcast as it marked So Ji-sub's return to SBS dramas after 13 years. The casting of acclaimed actors like Yoon Kyung-ho and Choi Dae-hoon also raised expectations.