In episode 6 of the JTBC weekend drama Kim Boss, Kim Nak-su fights to return to HQ under a brutal downsizing directive.

Ryoo Seung-ryong’s character Kim Nak-su again stands at a survival crossroads as he fights to reclaim his headquarters posting in JTBC’s office drama Kim Boss. The sixth episode, broadcast on November 9, centers on his efforts to navigate a brutal corporate landscape and the pressure to return to the HQ.

Having been reassigned to the factory, Kim Nak-su redoubles his efforts to prove himself by tackling tasks on the plant floor. The HR head arrives with a stark order to personally select 20 workers to lay off as part of ACT Group’s downsizing, promising a return to HQ if he handles the task successfully. This sets up a brutal moral choice: sacrifice his colleagues’ livelihoods to climb the ladder.

Meanwhile, tension at the plant remains as workers treat him coolly, and Kim Nak-su confronts the weight of his decision with a firm resolve to protect his teammates. The drama also follows Kim Su-kyun’s own perilous situation, adding to the ensemble’s mounting pressure.

Next episode is poised to reveal whether Kim Nak-su will prioritize loyalty or ambition as he faces the decision to write the layoff list or stay true to his conscience. The story continues to depict a grounded, real-world office drama that probes the meaning of work and survival.