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k-drama6/22/2026
[신입사원 강회장] Lee Jun-young's Bold Sacrifice Leads to Record-Breaking Ratings and Shocking Plot Twist
The JTBC weekend drama '신입사원 강회장' reached a major milestone with its 8th episode, hitting a series-high viewership rating of 11% according to Nielsen Korea. The episode depicted Hwang Jun-hyun (played by Lee Jun-young), who is possessed by the soul of Choi-sung Group Chairman Kang Yong-ho (played by Son Hyun-ju), making the difficult decision to forfeit his chairman title to stop the unchecked ambition of Kang Jae-kyung (played by Jeon Hye-jin). However, the narrative took a dark turn as the episode concluded with the sudden death of Kang Yong-ho and the subsequent collapse of Hwang Jun-hyun, leaving viewers in shock at the dramatic reversal of fortune.
- The drama surpassed the 10% viewership threshold, achieving a record high of 11% for episode 8.
- The plot reached a critical climax as Kang Yong-ho died and Hwang Jun-hyun collapsed after an intense confrontation with Kang Jae-kyung.
Q: Why is this trending?
A: The drama is generating buzz due to its record-breaking 11% viewership ratings and a shocking mid-series climax involving a major character death and the protagonist's mysterious collapse.
