So Ji-sub gained immense popularity for his role as a father searching for his kidnapped daughter in the SBS drama 'Kim Manager'. He attributed the high viewership of the drama (final episode 23%) to the synergy with Choi Dae-hoon and Yoon Kyung-ho. 'Kim Manager' provided So Ji-sub with a new acting experience, particularly expanding his acting spectrum through the role of a father. It is expected that he will challenge himself with more diverse roles in the future.