Chief Kim — An action noir about a former special agent trying to get his daughter back
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Manager Kim
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About this webtoon
The man, whom everyone thought was just an ordinary office worker named "Manager Kim," was actually a former special agent who had lived quietly in the shadows of the state. By day, he is an utterly ordinary middle-aged family man wearing a tie and watching his superiors' every move, but within him lie dormant cool-headed instincts and skills forged over many years. He wished to leave his dangerous past behind and grow old peacefully by the side of his only daughter. However, that humble wish shatters the moment his daughter, Kim Min-ji, vanishes without a trace. His daughter's disappearance was not a simple one. Behind it lurked a force too massive for an individual to handle, and as Manager Kim gets closer to the truth, he turns even the state organization that had been monitoring him into an enemy. For the sake of the one person he must protect, he once again unleashes the skills he had kept sealed away. His fight, waged under the name of "Father," is a lonely war with nowhere to retreat and no one to stand by his side. The greatest strengths of this work are its overwhelming artwork and breathless pace. Gunfights and close-quarters combat fill the screen, and the sight of Chief Kim turning the tables without a single wavering expression, even in moments of desperation, delivers an intense catharsis. The tension penetrating between cuts and the narrative progression—taking down enemies one by one to reach the core of the truth—make it difficult to stop watching once you start. Stylish direction and heavy impact heighten immersion in every episode. However, the reason this story does not remain merely action is the solid emotional thread flowing beneath the flashy violence. The primal and universal motivation of being a "father trying to protect his daughter" breathes warmth into a brutal world, while Chief Kim’s two faces—a cold-blooded professional and a warm family man—make the character multi-dimensional. The relationships between his allies and adversaries are also intricately woven, leaving you curious about the next story with every final shot of each episode.
Artwork Notes
Official Platforms by Language: Korean = Naver Webtoon / English, Chinese (Traditional), Thai, Indonesian, Spanish, French, German, etc. = Global WEBTOON (English title: Manager Kim; titles and progression vary by language) / Japanese = LINE Manga (Title: 部長K) Media Mix: Adapted into a live-action SBS drama titled *Manager Kim* (English title: Agent Kim: Reactivated) starring So Ji-sub in 2026, also released on Netflix Worldview: Official spin-off of the Park Tae-joon Universe (connected to the worldview of *Lookism*, *Fight Study*, *Life is a Mess*, etc.) Rating: Suitable for ages 15 and up Rating: A popular work on Naver Webtoon with high ratings and interest (Rating 9.67 as of July 2026; over 500,000 likes) Publication Status: Started serialization in 2021, currently serialized every Tuesday (Japanese version LINE Manga is updated every Sunday)
How to access and use
- View in Korean (Original) - Search for 'Manager Kim' on the Naver Webtoon app or website. New episodes are uploaded every Tuesday.
- View in multiple languages including English - Change the service language on Global WEBTOON to English, 中文（繁體）, ไทย, Indonesia, Español, Français, or Deutsch, then search for the title of the work in the corresponding language version. Work titles and translation progress may vary by language (e.g., Manager Kim in English, Manajer Kim in Indonesian).
- View in Japanese - The Japanese version is available on LINE Manga as '部長K'.
- Usage fee - Some episodes are available for free, while the latest episodes may be subject to paid previews, coin payments, or app-exclusive early access. The scope of free content and payment methods vary by country and platform.
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