[Seoul=RNX News] Reporter Jeong Se-yeon = The life theater of a large corporation manager Ryoo Seung-ryong unfolds.
On October 25th (Saturday), JTBC’s new weekend drama ‘The Story of Manager Kim Who Works at a Large Corporation in Seoul’ (hereafter ‘Manager Kim’s Story’) (directed by Jo Hyun-tak, written by Kim Hong-gi, Yoon Hye-seong, produced by SLL, Drama House, Baro Entertainment) will premiere, depicting the story of a middle-aged man who discovers his true self after losing everything he deemed valuable.
In the drama, Ryoo Seung-ryong plays the role of Kim Nak-soo, the head of Sales Team 1 at a large corporation for 25 years. Kim Nak-soo is a character who has worked tirelessly at ACT Corporation, eventually earning the title of manager at a large corporation in Seoul.
Having a housewife and a son attending a prestigious university, he seems to live a smooth life envied by others.
Kim Nak-soo, who has never once been setback in promotion since joining, is now using his unique drive to aim for executive promotion. However, a new strategy is necessary to rise from a staff member to an executive.
Curiosity arises as to whether Kim Nak-soo can update his title from ‘The Manager Who Works at a Large Corporation in Seoul.’
Meanwhile, the released photos capture the intense daily life of ACT Sales Team 1 Manager Kim Nak-soo.
The text ‘Human Documentary Life Theater’ at the top of the photo, subtitles indicating Kim Nak-soo’s personal information, and remarks showcasing his personality reveal the unique mood of ‘Manager Kim’s Story,’ highlighting the real life of office workers.
Particularly, the sight of Kim Nak-soo giving sage advice to juniors, listening to nagging from superiors, and coming home with sagged shoulders, relieves the day’s burdens, is reminiscent of our fathers.
Kim Nak-soo’s story, which will garner everyone’s empathy as a diligent employee at work and a charismatic father at home, living a great life(?), is garnering anticipation.
There is also attention on Ryoo Seung-ryong’s performance in immersively portraying Kim Nak-soo’s life theater.
With a broad acting spectrum spanning romance, historical dramas, thrillers, and a talent for realistic comedy, he is expected to invigorate Kim Nak-soo’s struggle for happiness and survival, a journey loved by viewers.
The battle for retaining the title of 25-year large corporation manager Ryoo Seung-ryong will unfold in JTBC’s new weekend drama ‘The Story of Manager Kim Who Works at a Large Corporation in Seoul,’ premiering on October 25th (Saturday) at 10:40 PM.
