Han Suk-kyu Unleashes Fury Against Bae Hyun-sung's Abuse of Power in 'CEO Project', Securing Top Ratings

In the latest episode of tvN's Monday-Tuesday drama 'CEO Project', aired on the 23rd, CEO Shin (Han Suk-kyu) expressed his rage against Choi Yong-min (played by Byung Hun), who had been harassing employee Lee Si-on (Lee Re) and even endangered Jo Pil-ip (Bae Hyun-sung). This set the stage for a thrilling revenge narrative.

The fourth episode achieved a viewership rating of 7.4% in the Seoul metropolitan area and a peak of 9.2%, ranking first among all channels in its time slot. It also dominated the 2049 target demographic ratings for cable and terrestrial channels.

Upon hearing that Lee Si-on was injured, CEO Shin learned about the abusive customer through Jang Tong-woo (Jo Hyun-sik), the owner of a Chinese restaurant. Using the excuse of teaching delivery know-how, CEO Shin arranged for Jo Pil-ip to work with Lee Si-on to prevent further danger.

However, Choi Yong-min escalated his malicious actions, not only verbally abusing but also physically attacking Lee Si-on, and subsequently trapping Jo Pil-ip in a car trunk, facing imminent death in a car crusher. Fortunately, CEO Shin and Lee Si-on detected Jo Pil-ip's suspicious absence and rushed to the scene, rescuing him just in time.

Further investigation revealed that Choi Yong-min's violent behavior was backed by his father, city councilor Choi Ung-sik (Park Won-sang). CEO Shin confronted Choi Ung-sik, highlighting the severe impact of power abuse on small business owners and playing a recording of Choi Yong-min's harassment of Lee Si-on. Choi Ung-sik, initially feigning sympathy, changed his demeanor upon realizing it involved his son and attempted to downplay the situation. CEO Shin then amplified the pressure by playing a voice recording detailing the attempted murder, placing Choi Ung-sik in a precarious position with his upcoming re-election.

Meanwhile, Choi Yong-min committed further destructive acts, setting fire to Lee Si-on's motorcycle, aiming to cut off her livelihood. This extreme behavior intensified viewers' anticipation for CEO Shin's satisfying retribution.

Han Suk-kyu made his acting debut on stage in 1984 and rose to prominence as a leading actor in Korean cinema during the 1990s. He has starred in numerous critically acclaimed films such as 'Shiri', 'Memories of Murder', and 'The King and the Clown', showcasing a wide range of acting abilities. More recently, he has gained significant popularity among younger audiences for his role in the 'Dr. Romantic' drama series.