"I Will Long Remember Kang Bang-geul's Courage and Resilience"... Lee Joo-myung Shares Touching Farewell to 'New Employee Chairman Kang'

Actor Lee Joo-myung has left a lasting impression on viewers, successfully crafting another brilliant career-defining character in the drama "New Employee Chairman Kang."

Lee played the role of Kang Bang-geul, the bold youngest daughter of Choi Sung Group, in the JTBC Saturday-Sunday drama "New Employee Chairman Kang," which concluded on July 5. She led the series to success with her versatile emotional performance.

In the drama, Kang Bang-geul is a character defined by her unwavering sense of justice and inner strength, even in the face of crisis. Lee brought the character to life with her multidimensional acting, balancing the show's exhilarating plot developments with heartwarming moments.

The dramatic reunion scene with her father, Kang Yong-ho (played by Son Hyun-joo), in the final episode was particularly moving, bringing many viewers to tears. Lee heightened the immersion of the scene by portraying the poignant reunion of a father and daughter—who finally break down long-held misunderstandings to confirm their true feelings—with a restrained, tearful performance.

Furthermore, she achieved a satisfying happy ending, successfully establishing herself as the team leader of the Strategic Planning Team at Choi Sung Group and enjoying a sweet, lovely romance with Hwang Joon-hyun (played by Lee Jun-young). Her performance, which organically wove together themes of counterattack, growth, family love, and romance, drew praise, with many saying, "Kang Bang-geul was only possible because of Lee Joo-myung."

Reflecting on the end of the series, Lee said, "I was truly happy to work with the best senior actors, the director, the writer, and all the staff members." She added, "Every moment we spent contemplating and creating together will remain a precious experience that I will remember for a long time."

She continued, "I am even happier and more grateful because the viewers felt the sincerity and effort we tried to put into the work and sent us so much love in return." She concluded, "I, too, will long remember Bang-geul's courage and resilience. I sincerely thank the viewers who loved Kang Bang-geul and joined us for 'New Employee Chairman Kang,' and I look forward to greeting you again with new roles in various projects in the future."

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Reported by Kang Sun-ae

(SBS Entertainment News, Reporter Kang Sun-ae)
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