The JTBC drama "New Employee Chairman Kang" is facing harsh criticism from viewers for its implausible ending.

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JTBCs Saturday-Sunday drama New Employee Chairman Kang wrapped up with its highest-ever viewership ratings, but it has faced fierce criticism from viewers over the plausibility of its ending. The finale recorded a nationwide viewership rating of 13.6%, seemingly ending on a high note, but the abrupt plot twists and contrived happy ending left viewers disappointed.In the drama, Kang Jae-kyungs corruption was exposed through the collaboration between Chairman Kang Yong-ho and Hwang Jun-hyun, bringing the revenge storyline to a successful conclusion. However, the villains sudden redemption, Hwang Jun-hyuns out-of-the-blue romance, and the soul swap plot device introduced in the final scene were criticized for disrupting the flow of the drama.Throughout its run, the drama had gained immense popularity by using the soul-swap premise to depict Chairman Kangs satisfying resolution of corporate corruption. In particular, Lee Jun-youngs passionate performance—which skillfully captured Son Hyun-joos charisma—had been highly praised by viewers, making the disappointment over this ending all the more profound.

JTBC’s Saturday-Sunday drama “New Employee Chairman Kang” wrapped up with its highest-ever viewership ratings, but it has faced fierce criticism from viewers over the plausibility of its ending. The finale recorded a nationwide viewership rating of 13.6%, seemingly ending on a high note, but the abrupt plot twists and contrived happy ending left viewers disappointed.

In the drama, Kang Jae-kyung’s corruption was exposed through the collaboration between Chairman Kang Yong-ho and Hwang Jun-hyun, bringing the revenge storyline to a successful conclusion. However, the villains’ sudden redemption, Hwang Jun-hyun’s out-of-the-blue romance, and the “soul swap” plot device introduced in the final scene were criticized for disrupting the flow of the drama.

Throughout its run, the drama had gained immense popularity by using the soul-swap premise to depict Chairman Kang’s satisfying resolution of corporate corruption. In particular, Lee Jun-young’s passionate performance—which skillfully captured Son Hyun-joo’s charisma—had been highly praised by viewers, making the disappointment over this ending all the more profound.

Reborn Rookie Concludes with Record Ratings

The JTBC drama 'Reborn Rookie' concluded its run with a strong performance, achieving a nationwide viewership rating of 13.6% and peaking at 14.8%. Despite the high ratings and the praise for Lee Jun-young’s portrayal of a veteran chairman in a younger body, the finale has faced significant criticism from viewers regarding its narrative resolution.

Viewer Backlash Over Finale Narrative

While the series was lauded for its premise of a chairman using a younger body to dismantle corporate corruption, the final episode has been criticized for its abrupt character arcs and forced happy endings. Fans expressed disappointment with the sudden resolution of the villainous characters and the unexpected final scene involving a new soul-swap twist.