In the SBS drama "Director Kim," it was revealed that Park Young-gwang, played by Ok Taec-yeon, was actually "Human Weapon No. 66."
In Episode 4 of the SBS Friday-Saturday drama “Director Kim,” Director Kim’s backstory—played by So Ji-sub—was revealed, along with his special connection to Park Young-kwang, portrayed by Ok Taec-yeon. The two grew up together at the Geumgang Orphanage in North Korea and were both trained as human weapons, forming a relationship that was both that of comrades and rivals.
Formerly known as “No. 73” and “No. 66,” Director Kim and Park Young-gwang fell into a trap during an operation and were caught in an explosion; in the process, Park Young-gwang, “No. 66,” was killed. The tension in the drama escalated as it was revealed that North Korean authorities, mistakenly believing that Director Kim had betrayed Park Young-gwang and caused his death, were now pursuing him.
The Human Weapon Behind Number 66
In the SBS drama 'Manager Kim', Ok Taecyeon portrays Park Young-gwang, a character trained alongside So Ji-sub's protagonist as a human weapon. Their shared history as North Korean trainees reveals a complex bond as rivals and comrades, ultimately defined by their assigned designations as numbers 66 and 73.
Uncovering So Ji-sub’s Past
The fourth episode of 'Manager Kim' explores the tragic backstory of So Ji-sub’s character, revealing that his defection to South Korea triggered a relentless pursuit by North Korean forces. The narrative establishes that his former partner, Park Young-gwang, died in a past operation, leading the North to falsely accuse So Ji-sub of betrayal.