A Chief, a House, a Job—Poof! Gone
Ryu Seung-ryong is shedding more than just his suit in JTBC’s upcoming weekend drama ‘The Story of Chief Kim from Seoul’s Suburbs to Corporate Towers’ (original title: Kim Bujang-ui Iyagi). Dropping October 25, this new series promises punchy satire and poignant life lessons wrapped in a middle-aged man’s identity crisis.
The Poster That Says It All
On October 7, JTBC dropped a quirky moving poster that introduces us to Kim Naksu, a man who had it all—an apartment in Seoul, a cushy corporate job for 25 years, and the honorable title of “Bujang” (Korean term for ‘department head’). It’s a résumé most Koreans would envy.
But just as quickly as those gold-plated labels flash across the screen, Naksu watches them disappear—his prized house flies away like a leaflet, and his corporate badge vanishes with a swing of his arm. Eventually, even “Chief Kim” gets peeled away, leaving him with nothing but his plain name: Kim Naksu.
Just Kim Naksu—No Filters, No Titles
The drama explores what remains when all external labels are stripped off. Ryu Seung-ryong, known for his powerful range in both comedy and drama (remember Extreme Job?), portrays a man forced to rebuild his identity—not as a corporate pawn, but as a human being.
“It’s a journey of peeling back the layers. And sometimes what’s underneath is surprising—even to yourself,” says writer Kim Hong-ki, known for blending social commentary with heartwarming storytelling.
Why This Could Be 2024’s Must-Watch Healing Drama
Set against the backdrop of ultra-competitive Korean work culture—and the pressure to ‘achieve’ at all costs—the story resonates with anyone who’s ever felt lost in the titles they hold. The drama poses an intriguing question: When everything you once took pride in disappears, who are you really?
With director Jo Hyun-tak (SKY Castle) helming the series, expectations are sky-high for emotionally layered storytelling with a touch of wit.
Mark Your Calendar: October 25
Whether you’re hustling in Seoul or chilling in San Francisco, ‘The Story of Chief Kim’ might just offer the emotional reset you didn’t know you needed. As the moving poster suggests, losing it all could be the beginning of something real.
