Kang Hee-do, 'Manager Kim'—acting that oscillates between a cold-blooded agent and human warmth

Agent Jang Yo-won, who showed both cold-blooded drug use and human vulnerability

As the SBS Friday-Saturday drama 'Mr. Kim' enters its mid-point, rookie Kang Hee-do, playing the elite agent Jang Yo-won of the Special Mission Bureau (SMB), is driving the flow of the drama. In the 6th episode, Jang Yo-won displayed a heavy presence sitting in the back seat of a van during a tense situation chasing Kim Min-ji (Seo Su-min), who was kidnapped by Joo Kang-chan (played by Joo Sang-wook).

It was a critical moment when an order to withdraw the operation was issued due to the schemes of Joo Kang-chan and the Vice Minister of National Security. Jang Yo-won maintained the tension of the drama by dramatically reuniting with Kim Min-ji at the promised location.

His actions immediately after the rescue were cold. To calm the panicked Kim Min-ji, Jang Yo-won made the choice to use medication to knock her unconscious. This moment highlighted his cold judgment as an SMB agent who prioritizes the mission above all else, clearly revealing his loyalty to the organization.

However, in the interrogation room scene, he showed a completely different side. When Director Ttang-gang-aji (played by Won Hyun-jun) excessively pressured Kim Min-ji by taking away her microphone, Jang Yo-won could not hide his flustered reaction. His human side, hesitating in the face of his superior's harsh interrogation methods, stood in stark contrast to the cold handling he showed earlier.

A next-generation rising star receiving rave reviews from viewers for his "unrivaled visuals"

Through this work, Kang Hee-do is being evaluated as having perfectly embodied Jang Yo-won, the right-hand man of the SMB Director Ttang-gang-aji. Despite it being his debut work, he is responsible for controlling the pace of the drama by exquisitely portraying the character's dual nature.

Viewers are sending specific praise in real-time. Online reactions include, "My heart almost stopped when Jang Yo-won put Kim Min-ji to sleep," "Kang Hee-do's aura is overwhelming," and "The actor's face is truly unique and has an incredible aura." Additionally, many gave him high marks for his acting skills, saying, "He's a rookie, but his acting is so heavy," "His tone of voice is great," and "He's doing a great job as the Director's right-hand man."

As the right-hand man moving alongside the SMB Director, Kang Hee-do portrays both professional coldness and emotional lines that shift depending on the situation. The accumulated reactions from various scenes, such as chases, rescues, and the interrogation room, showcase the character's duality.

'Mr. Kim', set in the Republic of Korea's Special Mission Bureau

The drama 'Mr. Kim' tells a story set against the backdrop of the Republic of Korea's Special Mission Bureau. It airs every Friday and Saturday at 9:50 PM on SBS. In the drama, Kang Hee-do plays Jang Yo-won, the right-hand man of Director Ttang-gang-aji, showcasing his side as an elite agent.

Character relationships intertwined with Special Mission Bureau agents

The character relationships in the drama are tightly intertwined around the Special Mission Bureau. Joo Sang-wook plays Joo Kang-chan, who kidnaps Kim Min-ji. Seo Su-min appears as the kidnapped Kim Min-ji.

Won Hyun-jun plays Ttang-gang-aji, the Director of the Special Mission Bureau. Jang Yo-won, played by Kang Hee-do, is an elite agent who operates as Ttang-gang-aji's right-hand man.

Rookie Kang Hee-do, making a name for himself through a Friday-Saturday drama

Rookie Kang Hee-do first made his face known through the SBS Friday-Saturday drama 'Mr. Kim.' In this work, he took on the role of Jang Yo-won, an elite agent and the right-hand man to Director Ttang-gang-aji.

The drama unfolds against the backdrop of the Republic of Korea's Special Mission Bureau. In this debut work, Kang Hee-do has imprinted his presence on living rooms by revealing his side as an SMB agent.