[Edaily Starin Gim Ga Yeong Reporter] Actor Yoon Kyung-ho has begun his "silent meditation" pledge, which he made as part of a ratings challenge for the SBS Friday-Saturday drama "Manager Kim."

On the 13th, Yoon Kyung-ho posted a video on his social media account containing a pledge: “I, Yoon Kyung-ho, with a grateful heart and in accordance with my conscience, swear to faithfully observe this vow at all times—including private spaces such as the shower or restroom where cameras are not present—without a single falsehood.” He added, “I will begin my 13-hour vow of silence starting now.”
Previously, Yoon Kyung-ho had pledged to observe 13 hours of silence if the nationwide household viewership rating for “Director Kim” exceeded 13%. “Director Kim” recorded a 15.7% rating after just two episodes and reached 22.3% by its sixth episode, ranking second all-time among SBS Friday-Saturday dramas. “Penthouse” (29.2%) holds the top spot.
Yoon Kyung-ho, who had begun his vow of silence, appeared on Power FM’s “2 O’Clock Escape: Cultwo Show” that day. To fulfill his pledge, he communicated by writing on a whiteboard.
However, he eventually broke his silence. Under the rules of the challenge, speaking extends the silence period by five minutes. After asking for the audience’s understanding, Yoon Kyung-ho revealed the story behind his casting: “Ten years ago, I appeared in a minor role in the director’s drama. Even though it was a small part, he helped me feel at ease. I could never forget how grateful I was, so I felt I absolutely had to appear in this show.”
He continued, “I’m grateful to be taking on this challenge. I’m not sure why I have to do it, but I’d like to thank the viewers who helped us achieve this phenomenal 22.3% rating,” adding, “I was sorry that it looked like I wouldn’t be able to say anything, but I’m grateful that I was able to speak up.”
"Director Kim" is a revenge action drama set in a "dad universe," where "the most ordinary dad in the world" becomes "the most dangerous man in the world" to fight for the return of his only daughter. The series is enjoying success both domestically and internationally, having topped Netflix’s global non-English TV rankings.