So Ji-sub's 'Kim Manager' Surpasses 20% Viewership in Just Four Episodes

By Choi Songhee Posted : July 5, 2026, 11:00 Updated : July 5, 2026, 11:00
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SBS's Friday-Saturday drama 'Kim Manager' has exceeded a nationwide viewership rating of 20% after just four episodes.

According to Nielsen Korea, the fourth episode aired on July 4 recorded an average viewership of 22.7% in the Seoul metropolitan area and 21.6% nationwide, peaking at 25.1%.

With this achievement, 'Kim Manager' set a new personal best and became the first drama to surpass 20% viewership since 2024.

In terms of nationwide ratings, it ranks third among SBS's Friday-Saturday dramas, following 'Penthouse 2' at 29.2% and 'Hot Blooded Priest' at 22%.

The drama also recorded an average rating of 7.6% among viewers aged 2049, with a peak of 8.81%. 'Kim Manager' reached the 20% milestone faster than 'Hot Blooded Priest,' 'Stove League,' and 'Penthouse 2.'

The latest episode depicted Kim Manager (played by So Ji-sub) teaming up with Seong Han-soo (Choi Dae-hoon) and Park Jin-cheol (Yoon Kyung-ho) to search for his daughter Min-ji (Seo Soo-min). Despite being injured, Kim Manager continued the pursuit, with Seong Han-soo and Park Jin-cheol contributing in their own ways.

Meanwhile, the fifth episode of 'Kim Manager' is set to air on July 10 at 9:50 PM.




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