Overview
- Nielsen Korea data show the third episode recorded an 18.8% nationwide average and a 23% peak after it aired on July 3, making the series the top-rated South Korean miniseries of 2026.
- The drama climbed quickly from a 9.5% debut to 15.7% in episode two and 18.8% in episode three, marking the fastest recent climb past the 15% threshold for a Korean weekend drama.
- Production teasers and released stills preview a pivotal sequence in episode four that pairs So Ji-sub with co-stars Yoon Kyung-ho and Choi Dae-hoon and highlight praised on-set chemistry among the trio.
- Industry coverage credits So Ji-sub's return to action, the ensemble cast's performances, strong word-of-mouth and Netflix streaming for amplifying both domestic live ratings and international buzz.
- Based on the Naver Webtoon 'Manager Kim,' the 10-episode series joins a trend of high-budget Korean thrillers that use hybrid SBS broadcast and Netflix distribution to reach large domestic and global audiences.