Good Manager |
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Original title |
김과장 |
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Genre |
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Created by |
KBS Drama Production |
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Written by |
Park Jae-bum |
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Directed by |
- Lee Jae-hoon
- Choi Yoon-suk
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Creative director(s) |
- Lee Seung-hoon
- Choi Dong-sook
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Starring |
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Composer(s) |
- Hwang Dong-sub
- Lee Sung-kyun
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Country of origin |
South Korea |
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Original language(s) |
Korean |
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No. of episodes |
20 |
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Production |
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Executive producer(s) |
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Producer(s) |
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Production location(s) |
Seoul & Gyeonggi Province, South Korea |
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Cinematography |
- Wi Chang-suk
- Kim Pil-seung
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Editor(s) |
- Kim Mi-kyung
- Lee Min-kyung
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Camera setup |
Single-camera |
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Running time |
60 mins |
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Production company(s) |
Logos Film |
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Distributor |
KBS |
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Release |
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Original network |
KBS2 |
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Picture format |
1080i (HDTV) |
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Audio format |
Dolby Digital |
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Original release |
January 25 (2017-01-25) – March 30, 2017 (2017-03-30) |
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Good Manager (Hangul: 김과장; Hanja: 金科長; RR: Kimgwajang; lit. Chief Kim) is a South Korean television drama starring Namkoong Min, Nam Sang-mi, Lee Jun-ho and Jung Hye-sung. It aired on KBS2 from January 25 to March 30, 2017 on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 22:00 (KST) for 20 episodes.[1][2][3][4]
Synopsis
Kim Sung-ryong, a Certified Public Accountant who becomes a middle manager at TQ Group company to embezzle a large sum of money ends up fighting for his employees' fundamental rights.[5]
Cast
Main
- Kim Sung-ryong used to be a small-time accountant from Gunsan, a small city in North Jeolla Province, working for a mobster. He was investigated every year for accounting fraud and tax evasion but is proven innocent every time. Then, he got accepted to TQ as the chief of Business Operations Department.
- A strong and ethical woman. She is the assistant manager of TQ's Business Operations Department.
- Seo Yul used to be an ace prosecutor until the chairman of the TQ group appointed him to be the Director for Finance.
- An intern of the Accounting department who was hired as a spy by a prosecutor, Seo Yul's rival.
Supporting
TQ Group Business Operation Department
People at Seoul Central District Prosecutors
- Jung Mun-sung as Han Dong-hoon
- Nam Sung-joon as Lee Suk-soo
People at Gunsan
- Lim Hwa-yeong as Oh Kwang-suk
Extended
- Lee Sung-uk
- Park Kwang-jae
- Jeon Ye-seo
- Nam Sang-baek
- Choi Kyu-shik
- Choi Jae-sub
- Eom Ji-man
- Jo Jae-won
- Heo Sun-haeng
- Lee Yoon-sang
Original soundtrack
OST Part 1
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1. | "Must Be The Money" | | | DinDin | 03:14 |
2. | "Must Be The Money" (Inst.) | | | | 03:14 |
Total length: | 06:28 |
OST Part 3
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1. | "Starlight Falling Night" (별빛이 쏟아지는 밤) | Hwang Yong-ju | Hwang Yong-ju | Song Yuvin MYTEEN | 03:29 |
2. | "Starlight Falling Night" (Inst.) | | Hwang Yong-ju | | 03:29 |
Total length: | 06:58 |
OST Part 4
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1. | "Will You Love Me" | | - ZigZag Note
- Kim Young-sung
| GB9, Kim So-hee | 04:14 |
2. | "Will You Love Me" (Inst.) | | - ZigZag Note
- Kim Young-sung
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Total length: | 08:30 |
OST Part 5
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1. | "Roller Coaster" (롤러코스터) | Kim Sung-tae | | Seenroot | 03:14 |
2. | "Roller Coaster" (Inst.) | | | | 03:14 |
Total length: | 06:28 |
OST Part 6
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1. | "Dream" (꿈을 꾼다) | | | Seo Yeong-eun | 04:44 |
2. | "Dream" (Inst.) | | | | 04:44 |
Total length: | 09:28 |
OST Part 7
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1. | "Unbelievable" | Lee Seung-woo | - Lee Seung-woo
- In Young-hun
- Edison
| Soulstar | 03:41 |
2. | "Unbelievable" (Inst.) | | - Lee Seung-woo
- In Young-hun
- Edison
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Total length: | 07:22 |
OST Part 8
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1. | "That's Right" (그래) | Kim Sung-tae | | Dalda | 03:35 |
2. | "That's Right" (Inst.) | | | | 03:35 |
Total length: | 07:10 |
Reception
Despite competing against big-budget drama Saimdang, Light's Diary in the same time slot and having no big-name stars, the drama managed to top ratings during its run and enjoyed explosive popularity.[12] It received positive reviews for its punchy and satirical lines on the corrupt corporate owners and the society, which resonated with the viewers; and the multifaceted performance of lead actor Namkoong Min, whose perfect amalgamation of character creation and acting saves “Good Manager” from what could have been an average office crime comedy.[13] Korea Times said that the drama "has the ability to tell uncomfortable stories (story of embezzlement cases, mass layoffs and other societal issues regarding fierce competition) in a witty way".[14]
Ratings
In the table below, the blue numbers represent the lowest ratings and the red numbers represent the highest ratings.
Episode # |
Date |
Average audience share |
TNmS Ratings[15] |
AGB Nielsen[16] |
Nationwide |
Seoul National Capital Area |
Nationwide |
Seoul National Capital Area |
1 |
January 25, 2017 |
6.6% (19th) |
7.1% (19th) |
7.8% (17th) |
7.7% (15th) |
2 |
January 26, 2017 |
6.3% (20th) |
6.5% (18th) |
7.2% (18th) |
7.2% (15th) |
3 |
February 1, 2017 |
11.7% (7th) |
13.3% (4th) |
12.8% (5th) |
12.8% (5th) |
4 |
February 2, 2017 |
11.5% (7th) |
13.3% (4th) |
13.8% (4th) |
14.1% (4th) |
5 |
February 8, 2017 |
13.2% (4th) |
15.5% (4th) |
15.5% (4th) |
15.8% (4th) |
6 |
February 9, 2017 |
12.1% (6th) |
12.9% (4th) |
16.7% (4th) |
17.6% (3rd) |
7 |
February 15, 2017 |
13.1% (4th) |
15.0% (4th) |
16.1% (4th) |
16.3% (4th) |
8 |
February 16, 2017 |
13.7% (4th) |
15.6% (4th) |
17.6% (4th) |
17.3% (4th) |
9 |
February 22, 2017 |
15.5% (4th) |
16.2% (4th) |
17.8% (3rd) |
18.0% (3rd) |
10 |
February 23, 2017 |
15.2% (4th) |
15.6% (4th) |
17.2% (4th) |
17.3% (3rd) |
11 |
March 1, 2017 |
15.6% (4th) |
17.0% (3rd) |
18.4% (3rd) |
19.2% (3rd) |
12 |
March 2, 2017 |
16.3% (4th) |
17.8% (3rd) |
18.4% (3rd) |
18.5% (3rd) |
13 |
March 8, 2017 |
15.3% (4th) |
16.2% (4th) |
16.8% (4th) |
16.8% (4th) |
14 |
March 9, 2017 |
14.3% (4th) |
14.9% (4th) |
17.1% (4th) |
16.9% (3rd) |
15 |
March 15, 2017 |
14.6% (4th) |
16.1% (3rd) |
18.4% (4th) |
19.1% (3rd) |
16 |
March 16, 2017 |
16.2% (4th) |
18.1% (3rd) |
17.1% (4th) |
17.6% (3rd) |
17 |
March 22, 2017 |
17.4% (4th) |
19.7% (4th) |
17.4% (4th) |
17.5% (4th) |
18 |
March 23, 2017 |
16.0% (4th) |
17.3% (3rd) |
17.0% (4th) |
17.5% (3rd) |
19 |
March 29, 2017 |
17.0% (4th) |
18.6% (3rd) |
16.9% (4th) |
16.8% (4th) |
20 |
March 30, 2017 |
18.0% (4th) |
18.7% (3rd) |
17.2% (4th) |
17.8% (3rd) |
Average |
14.0% |
15.3% |
15.9% |
16.1% |
International broadcast
- In Vietnam, the drama started airing on HTV2 from February 17 to March 30, 2017.[17]
- In Hong Kong, the drama started airing on now Entertainment starting May 11 to June 7, 2017.[18]
Philippines - the series will air on GMA Network.[19]
Adaptation
It was announced on March 24, 2017 that KBS Media will publish a book titled "Chief Kim's Work Book" set to be released in April related to the drama that will contain great tips for work life. The book will feature the drama's best scenes, best lines, and all of the illustrated episode endings. The illustrations will be drawn by webtoon artist Yang Kyung-soo, who partnered with the drama to create the ending scenes for each episode. This project is the first collaboration between a drama and a webtoon.[20]
References
- ↑ "[단독]'굿닥터' 박재범 작가 신작, KBS 11월 수목극 편성 확정". inews24 (in Korean). Retrieved 2016-12-06.
- ↑ "'김과장' 남상미·남궁민·이준호, 출연…내년 1월 25일 첫방 (공식입장)". 뉴스핌 (in Korean). Retrieved 2016-12-16.
- ↑ "'김과장' 남상미·남궁민·이준호, 출연…내년 1월 25일 첫방 (공식입장)". 뉴스핌 (in Korean). Retrieved 2016-12-16.
- ↑ 윤고은. "남궁민-남상미, KBS '김과장'서 코믹 호흡". 연합뉴스 (in Korean). Retrieved 2016-12-16.
- ↑ "[리폿@스타] '김과장' 남궁민X남상미, 남남커플 대박 터질까" (in Korean). Retrieved 2016-12-06.
- ↑ 서울경제신문 (2016-12-12). "남궁민, KBS 드라마 '김과장' 주인공 낙점!...지난 10일 첫촬영 시작". 서울경제 (in Korean). Retrieved 2016-12-16.
- ↑ "남궁민, KBS '김과장'에 주연 캐스팅…'남상미와 호흡 맞춘다'". 포커스뉴스 (in Korean). Retrieved 2016-12-16.
- ↑ "'김과장' 남상미 "2년만의 복귀, 긴장감·설렘 공존"" (in Korean). Retrieved 2016-12-16.
- ↑ "[단독] 정혜성, '김과장' 주연도 꿰찼다…남궁민과 재회" (in Korean). Retrieved 2016-12-16.
- ↑ "배우 이일화, KBS2 새 수목드라마 '김과장' 전격 합류! – 국제뉴스" (in Korean). 2016-12-15. Retrieved 2016-12-16.
- ↑ "'김과장' 남궁민·남상미·이준호·정혜성, 첫 만남 어땠나". www.mydaily.co.kr (in Korean). Retrieved 2016-12-29.
- ↑ "Office comedy 'Good Manager' rules TV popularity chart". The Korea Herald.
- ↑ "'Good Manager' shines by doing away with office TV tropes". Yonhap News Agency.
- ↑ "'Good Manager' rises from underdog to favorite". The Korea Times.
- ↑ "TNMS Daily Ratings: this links to current day-select the date from drop down menu". TNMS Ratings (in Korean). Retrieved March 24, 2017.
- ↑ "AGB Daily Ratings: this links to current day-select the date from drop down menu". AGB Nielsen Media Research (in Korean). Retrieved March 24, 2017.
- ↑ "HTV2 – SẾP KIM ĐẠI TÀI (CHIEF KIM) – YouTube". YouTube. Retrieved 2017-06-12.
- ↑ 金科長 第2集 – now觀星台自選服務 – 自選服務 – Now TV, retrieved 2017-06-12
- ↑ https://www.facebook.com/gmaheartofasia/photos/a.1737741789591510.1073741884.763211483711217/1737741992924823/?type=3&theater
- ↑ "'김과장', 4월 책으로 출간…직장생활 꿀팁+웹툰 콜라보". 네이트뉴스 (in Korean). Retrieved 2017-03-26.
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