Kim Dae-myung wraps up JTBC's 'The Art of Negotiation' with a career-defining performance as Oh Soon-young.

📺 Series Finale Hits 10.3% Viewership

JTBC's weekend drama The Art of Negotiation (written by Lee Seung-young, directed by Ahn Pan-seok) aired its final episode on April 13.

According to Nielsen Korea, the finale recorded a strong nationwide average viewership of 10.3%.

👔 Oh Soon-young, the Heartfelt Lawyer

Kim Dae-myung took on the role of Oh Soon-young, a negotiation expert and attorney with a rare emotional edge.

Unlike the cold, calculating lawyers often portrayed in media, Soon-young led with empathy and compassion—making the character feel refreshingly real.

🎭 Emotional Range & Comic Relief

Kim's performance shined especially in a scene where he confronted a childhood friend accused of embezzlement.

He delivered a delicate mix of disappointment, concern, and restrained emotion—further proving his range.

He also brought lightness and charm to the intense M&A office scenes, adding his own humorous flair to soften the tension.

🌟 Another Career High

JTBC praised Kim's performance, stating:

"Kim Dae-myung has created another unforgettable character with his grounded presence and versatile acting. We can't wait to see what he takes on next."

🗓 What's Next?

JTBC's next weekend drama, More Beautiful Than Heaven (written by Lee Nam-gyu & Kim Su-jin, directed by Kim Seok-yoon), will premiere on April 19.

[Photo Credit: JTBC]