As the drama 'Chief Kim' creates a fierce sensation in viewership from its early episodes, all eyes are on newcomer Seo Su-min, who is playing a pivotal role in the series.

Seo Su-min has made a strong impression on viewers by taking on the role of 'Kim Min-ji,' the daughter of the protagonist Chief Kim (played by So Ji-sub), in the SBS Friday-Saturday drama 'Chief Kim' (written by Nam Dae-joong, directed by Lee Seung-young and Lee So-eun).

In the drama, Kim Min-ji may appear to be an ordinary high school student, but she is, in fact, the absolute reason that drives Chief Kim and represents the very world he must risk his life to protect.

In the first and second episodes of 'Chief Kim' that aired recently, Kim Min-ji immediately stepped into the center of the plot. The shocking incident of her sudden disappearance completely upended the peaceful daily life of Chief Kim. Her disappearance served as the decisive catalyst for Chief Kim to take action and played a significant role in heightening the tension of the entire series to its peak.

Seo Su-min, for whom this project is her first drama debut, brought depth to the character of Min-ji with acting that belies her status as a rookie. She not only captured the clear and fresh visuals of a high school girl but also delicately portrayed the resilient inner self of a character who endures secret wounds at school and stands up against injustice. In particular, her portrayal of complex emotions—where affection and disappointment toward her father coexist—is being praised for adding deep persuasiveness to the father-daughter narrative with So Ji-sub.

The foundation that allows this drama to transcend a simple crime thriller and embrace a profound sense of humanism lies in the narrative of this father and daughter. Curiosity is growing regarding how the father's desperate struggle to save his daughter and the emotional changes she will undergo in the process will unfold. Attention is focused on how rookie Seo Su-min, who has successfully and impressively started her journey, will continue to enhance the immersion of the drama.

'Chief Kim,' which shines with the father-daughter chemistry between So Ji-sub and Seo Su-min, airs every Friday and Saturday at 9:50 PM.

Reported by Kang Seon-ae

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