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Lee Joo-myung Opens a New Chapter in the Succession War in 'The President Who's a New Employee'

In JTBC's Saturday-Sunday drama 'The President Who's a New Employee,' Kang Bang-geul, played by Lee Joo-myung, successfully led an overseas project, averting a crisis for Choi Sung Group. Simultaneously, Kang Bang-geul's official appearance as the chairman's youngest daughter has ushered in a new phase for Choi Sung Group's succession war.

Overseas Project Success and the Full-Fledged Succession War

In the sixth episode aired on the 14th, Hwang Jun-hyun (Lee Jun-young), Kang Bang-geul (Lee Joo-myung), and Park Bong-gi (Lee Seong-wook) successfully executed a plan to thwart the lithium mining project contract in Yulivia. They strategically outmaneuvered Taeha Group by leveraging the private equity fund Smile Investment, offering more favorable terms and even acquiring an American mining company. During their on-site investigation, they discovered evidence that Taeha Group had falsified the lithium content figures. At the contract signing ceremony, they presented the actual research findings to the Yulivian Prime Minister, thus derailing Taeha Group's plan. Despite the difficulties in securing the contract, Kang Bang-geul proposed a groundbreaking condition: transferring the acquired mining company to Yulivia, ultimately securing the final deal.

The Increasingly Complex Internal Succession Dynamics of Choi Sung Group

Meanwhile, the succession war within Choi Sung Group has become even more complicated. Kang Jae-kyung has expanded her influence, and Na Eun-se has made her presence felt by starting her role as executive director of Choi Sung Trading. The alliance formed between Kang Jae-kyung and Na Eun-se has further shaken up the landscape. With Kang Bang-geul, who had been operating behind the scenes, now emerging as the chairman's youngest daughter and a new successor candidate, the succession war in 'The President Who's a New Employee' has entered a new second round.

Rising Viewership and Actor Lee Joo-myung's Performance

'The President Who's a New Employee' has seen a steep rise in viewership, with the sixth episode recording a viewership rating of 10.2% in the Seoul metropolitan area and 9.5% nationwide for paid households, setting a new personal best. The target viewership rating for the 2049 male and female demographic also ranked first among all programs on Sunday. Actor Lee Joo-myung, playing the role of Kang Bang-geul, has heightened the drama's immersion with her satisfying performance and her counterattacks against her older siblings. Kang Bang-geul's narrative, revealing her hidden identity as the chaebol chairman's youngest daughter and diving into the center of the succession war, has garnered a passionate response from viewers. Lee Joo-myung has convincingly portrayed the character's transformation by delicately depicting Kang Bang-geul's changed attitude and demeanor, captivating audiences with her diverse acting range, from a cool negotiator to a playfully witty comedic performance.

Anticipation for Future Developments

Lee Joo-myung has reversed the drama's flow by portraying Kang Bang-geul's full-fledged awakening. Attention is focused on Lee Joo-myung's future activities as she grows her presence in each episode through her exhilarating performances, emotionally resonant acting, and versatile character portrayals. 'The President Who's a New Employee' airs every Saturday at 10:40 PM and Sunday at 10:30 PM.