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k-drama6/22/2026
[손현주] Shocking Death and Record-Breaking Ratings in 'New Recruit Chairman Kang'
In the 8th episode of the JTBC weekend drama 'New Recruit Chairman Kang', which aired on the 21st, the character Kang Yong-ho (played by Son Hyun-joo) officially died following a critical 'code blue' emergency. The plot, involving the soul of Chairman Kang Yong-ho residing within Hwang Jun-hyun (played by Lee Jun-young), culminated in a tragic turn of events that saw both the chairman's death and the sudden collapse of Hwang Jun-hyun. This dramatic development captured viewers' attention, leading the show to achieve its highest nationwide viewership rating of 11%.
