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Time of India

So Ji Sub on board for another suspenseful action drama: eyes are on 'Manager Kim'

So Ji Sub So Ji Sub could next be seen making a comeback to the high-adrenaline realm of action K-dramas, as he's been offered the lead role in the upcoming noir series ' Manager Kim ,' according to reports by industry insiders. On June 20, industry sources reported that the veteran actor is on the shortlist for the lead role. His agency, 51K confirmed the rumors shortly after saying that So Ji Sub has been offered the role and is considering the script. Although the verdict is yet to be announced, fans are already abuzz with excitement. A dark tale of fatherhood and revenge 'Manager Kim' is a gritty action-thriller film inspired by a wildly popular webtoon of the same name. It tells the story of a quiet office worker who lives a peaceful life as a single father until his daughter Min Ji mysteriously vanishes. As he starts a frantic search, the story takes a dramatic turn when it turns out that this ordinary-looking man is really a former top black-ops agent with a secret past. Driven by anger and despair, he returns to the dark world he escaped, ready to risk everything to rescue his daughter. The character combines raw action and emotional depth which will suit So Ji Sub perfectly as a performer of complex, tortured characters. Another action-oriented spin after ' Mercy for None ' This chance comes hot on the heels of So Ji Sub's lauded comeback to work with thriller 'Mercy for None.' That show was his return to the genre after over a decade and rekindled his reputation as an actor able to shoulder physically challenging roles. His work in that series as per Newsen was overwhelmingly enjoyed for its raw power and metamorphosis. Even though the casting has not been confirmed, the news has already sparked waves among drama enthusiasts. Social media sites and chat forums are filled with excitement as fans indicate their eagerness to watch the 'Oh My Venus' and 'The Master's Sun' lead actor delve into another spellbinding, emotionally charged action story.