SBS's Friday-Saturday drama 'Chief Kim' concluded with its highest-ever ratings.
According to Nielsen Korea, the final episode aired the previous day, achieving a nationwide rating of 23.0% and 23.4% in the capital region. The peak rating soared to 27.1%, setting a new record for the series.
The drama also recorded an average rating of 7.4% among viewers aged 2049, with a high of 8.42%. 'Chief Kim' maintained the top spot in its time slot across all channels for ten consecutive episodes and set a new record for the highest ratings of any mini-series aired in 2026.
In the final episode, characters Chief Kim (played by So Ji-sub), Seong Han-soo (Choi Dae-hoon), and Park Jin-cheol (Yoon Kyung-ho) fought to protect their families. Joo Gang-chan (Joo Sang-wook) kidnapped the children of Seong Han-soo and Park Jin-cheol, luring the three friends into a trap.
Chief Kim was willing to sacrifice himself to save the children, which turned out to be a strategic move to defeat Joo Gang-chan's group. The three men joined forces to overpower Joo Gang-chan's crew, exposing corruption and illicit dealings at Joo Hak Construction.
After completing their mission, Chief Kim faked his death and returned to his daughter Min-ji (Seo Su-min). The father and daughter reunited in tears at the columbarium and began a new life under different names and identities.
Seong Han-soo and Park Jin-cheol returned to their respective lives but showed their unwavering friendship by helping Chief Kim and sharing a meal together. The series concluded with Chief Kim visiting Lee Do-kyu for a job interview at a new company, 'Baekho Labor.'
Hong Seong-chang, head of Studio S, expressed gratitude, stating, "Thanks to the viewers' passionate love for the show, we achieved this remarkable success. The performances of So Ji-sub, Choi Dae-hoon, Yoon Kyung-ho, and the entire cast, along with the deep paternal love and thrilling action, resonated with many viewers."
The production team also thanked the audience for their support from the beginning to the end of 'Chief Kim,' hoping that the story of fathers who willingly sacrificed their ordinary lives to protect their families would leave a warm comfort and exhilarating energy in the hearts of viewers.
'Chief Kim' is a revenge action drama depicting the struggles of a father, a former special agent, who reveals his identity to protect his family.
According to Nielsen Korea, the final episode aired the previous day, achieving a nationwide rating of 23.0% and 23.4% in the capital region. The peak rating soared to 27.1%, setting a new record for the series.
The drama also recorded an average rating of 7.4% among viewers aged 2049, with a high of 8.42%. 'Chief Kim' maintained the top spot in its time slot across all channels for ten consecutive episodes and set a new record for the highest ratings of any mini-series aired in 2026.
In the final episode, characters Chief Kim (played by So Ji-sub), Seong Han-soo (Choi Dae-hoon), and Park Jin-cheol (Yoon Kyung-ho) fought to protect their families. Joo Gang-chan (Joo Sang-wook) kidnapped the children of Seong Han-soo and Park Jin-cheol, luring the three friends into a trap.
Chief Kim was willing to sacrifice himself to save the children, which turned out to be a strategic move to defeat Joo Gang-chan's group. The three men joined forces to overpower Joo Gang-chan's crew, exposing corruption and illicit dealings at Joo Hak Construction.
After completing their mission, Chief Kim faked his death and returned to his daughter Min-ji (Seo Su-min). The father and daughter reunited in tears at the columbarium and began a new life under different names and identities.
Seong Han-soo and Park Jin-cheol returned to their respective lives but showed their unwavering friendship by helping Chief Kim and sharing a meal together. The series concluded with Chief Kim visiting Lee Do-kyu for a job interview at a new company, 'Baekho Labor.'
Hong Seong-chang, head of Studio S, expressed gratitude, stating, "Thanks to the viewers' passionate love for the show, we achieved this remarkable success. The performances of So Ji-sub, Choi Dae-hoon, Yoon Kyung-ho, and the entire cast, along with the deep paternal love and thrilling action, resonated with many viewers."
The production team also thanked the audience for their support from the beginning to the end of 'Chief Kim,' hoping that the story of fathers who willingly sacrificed their ordinary lives to protect their families would leave a warm comfort and exhilarating energy in the hearts of viewers.
'Chief Kim' is a revenge action drama depicting the struggles of a father, a former special agent, who reveals his identity to protect his family.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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