In the 8th episode of the JTBC drama 'New Employee Chairman Kang', aired on the 21st, actor Lee Jun-young delivered a gripping performance as Hwang Jun-hyun, a character possessed by the soul of Chairman Kang Yong-ho. Lee made a bold sacrifice by renouncing his honorary title to stop the aggressive expansion of Kang Jae-kyung, played by Jeon Hye-jin. The episode concluded with a shocking turn of events as Son Hyun-ju’s character faced a medical crisis and Lee Jun-young’s character collapsed, leading to a record-breaking viewership rating of 11.0%. - Lee Jun-young achieved a personal viewership high of 11.0% for the series, marking a significant milestone for the production. - The plot reached a critical turning point as Lee Jun-young sacrificed his honorary chairmanship while facing a life-threatening collapse, coinciding with the sudden demise of his co-star's character. Q: Why is this trending? A: The drama is trending due to the shocking mid-series climax involving Lee Jun-young's sudden collapse and a record-breaking 11% viewership rating that has left audiences speculating about the future of the show's plot. | In the 8th episode of the JTBC drama 'New Employee Chairman Kang', aired on the 21st, actor Lee Jun-young delivered a gripping performance as Hwang Jun-hyun, a character possessed by the soul of Chairman Kang Yong-ho. Lee made a bold sacrifice by renouncing his honorary title to stop the aggressive expansion of Kang Jae-kyung, played by Jeon Hye-jin. The episode concluded with a shocking turn of events as Son Hyun-ju’s character faced a medical crisis and Lee Jun-young’s character collapsed, leading to a record-breaking viewership rating of 11.0%. - Lee Jun-young achieved a personal viewership high of 11.0% for the series, marking a significant milestone for the production. - The plot reached a critical turning point as Lee Jun-young sacrificed his honorary chairmanship while facing a life-threatening collapse, coinciding with the sudden demise of his co-star's character. Q: Why is this trending? A: The drama is trending due to the shocking mid-series climax involving Lee Jun-young's sudden collapse and a record-breaking 11% viewership rating that has left audiences speculating about the future of the show's plot.