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k-drama5/30/2026
[손현주] Sudden Retirement Announcement Sparks Succession Battle in 'New Employee Chairman Kang'
In the highly anticipated premiere of the JTBC Saturday-Sunday drama 'New Employee Chairman Kang', actor Son Hyun-joo, portraying Chairman Kang Yong-ho of the Choi-sung Group, makes a shocking retirement announcement during a leadership meeting. This sudden decision triggers an immediate and intense power struggle between potential successors, played by Jeon Hye-jin and Jin-goo. The series, featuring a production team including creator Kim Soon-ok, writer Hyun Ji-min, and director Go Hye-jin, is scheduled to air its first episode on the 30th at 10:40 PM.
- Son Hyun-joo's character, Chairman Kang Yong-ho, abruptly declares his retirement from the Choi-sung Group, setting the stage for a dramatic corporate succession war.
- The drama 'New Employee Chairman Kang' premieres on the 30th at 10:40 PM on JTBC, officially igniting the competition between characters portrayed by Jeon Hye-jin and Jin-goo.
Q: Why is this trending?
A: The unexpected retirement declaration by Son Hyun-joo's lead character in the new JTBC drama 'New Employee Chairman Kang' has created significant buzz as it marks the beginning of a high-stakes corporate power struggle.


