Actor Joo Sang-wook gained immense popularity for his portrayal of the villainous Joo Kang-chan in the SBS drama 'Kim Manager'. The drama achieved unprecedented success, recording a high viewership rating of 23%. In this work, Joo Sang-wook depicted a cruel and ruthless conglomerate chairman who posed a threat to Kim Manager and his family. Known as an actor specializing in 'chief roles', Joo Sang-wook successfully transformed his acting through this villainous challenge and received positive responses from viewers. His wife, actress Cha Ye-ryeon, also expressed joy at his transformation and congratulated him on the success of the drama. Joo Sang-wook described 'Kim Manager' as a 'turning point' in his acting career and is expected to showcase more diverse performances in the future.