k-drama6/19/2026
[이주명] Emerging Key Player in JTBC's 'New Employee Chairman Kang'
Actress Lee Joo-myung is captivating audiences as Kang Bang-geul, the hidden youngest daughter of Chairman Kang Yong-ho (played by Son Hyun-joo), in the JTBC Saturday-Sunday drama 'New Employee Chairman Kang'. As the series progresses, her portrayal of the character—who transforms from a seemingly carefree intern to a pivotal strategist—has become a central driving force of the show's narrative. Her chemistry with co-star Lee Jun-young and her versatile acting performance have solidified her role as a key player in the Choi-sung Group's intense succession battle.
- Lee Joo-myung has emerged as the central 'key player' in the Choi-sung Group's succession war, shaking up the drama's plot as the hidden youngest daughter, Kang Bang-geul.
- Her performance has earned widespread acclaim for balancing comedic elements with dramatic tension, leading to her ranking as the No. 1 searched topic related to the drama.
- The character's evolution into a formidable competitor for the company's leadership is a focal point of episode 7, which aired on the 20th at 10:40 PM.
Q: Why is this trending?
A: Lee Joo-myung is trending because of her breakout performance as a complex, 'hidden' heir in the hit drama 'New Employee Chairman Kang', which has shifted the series' momentum and garnered high viewer engagement.
