"The Story of Director Kim" Heo Nam-joon is fascinated by viewers of real-life acting that has penetrated panic disorder
Nov 24, 2025
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In JTBC's Saturday-Sunday drama 「The Story of Manager Kim who works at a large company in Seoul」, Heo Nam-joon appears as a psychiatrist Na Dae-ryong and is active as a person who watches Kim Nak-soo (Ryu Seung-ryong) who is in crisis the most closely.
In the 9th episode, the first meeting between the two took place at the scene where Naksu was clearing out the fraudulent shopping mall. Daeryong said "If you were the boss, would you pay this money to come in here?"I carefully pointed out the reality, and when the falling water's alertness was relieved, "Come up to the second floor" he recommended counseling. Rather than being a doctor, Na Dae-ryong's appearance, which permeates naturally like an experienced neighbor, drew the attention of viewers.
In the following 10 episodes, the two reunited at the hospital. Daeryong firmly recommended treatment for panic disorder to Naksu, who faced a series of crises including nightmares, shortness of breath, and proxy driving accidents. The moment the falling water fell on the road, the scene pointing out the progress of the disease, revealing that he was the one who gave first aid himself, drew both a sense of reality and empathy.
In addition, a strange camaraderie was formed when it was revealed that Daeryong was also a victim of the same fraud. Since then, while Nak-su was staying in the shopping mall, he has continued to be humane, washing his hair and listening to his inner feelings with a toilet partition in between. Despite the scene where comicality and warmth coexist, Heo Nam-jun built the charm of a 'shelter-like doctor' with a stable tone.
This year alone, Heo Nam-jun has been proving his steady presence by appearing in dramas 'Ask the Stars', '100 Memories' and 'Manager Kim's Story'. Expectations are high for his performance in smoothly leading the play's emotional line by containing professional expertise and human understanding at the same time.
The Story of Manager Kim, who works at a large company in Seoul, airs every Saturday and Sunday at 10:30 p.m. on JTBC.
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