4 Points To Keep An Eye On In Second Half Of “Namib”

Jan 13, 2025

ENA’s “Namib” is entering the second half of its run!

“Namib” is a new drama starring Go Hyun Jung as Kang Soo Hyun, a former entertainment agency CEO who winds up working together with Yoo Jin Woo (Ryeoun), a longtime trainee who gets kicked out of his company.

With the “Star Rise” audition underway, new challenges lie ahead. Here’s a look at the key points to watch for in the thrilling second half:

Spoilers

Kang Soo Hyun’s comeback as a star producer and her role as a mother

Kang Soo Hyun feels a deep sense of responsibility to secure a future for her hearing-impaired son Shim Jin Woo (Lee Jin Woo). Despite her family’s objections, she is using all her savings to buy a sock factory. However, after being fired from Pandora Entertainment—the company she founded—due to a scandal, she no longer has the funds to pay the remaining balance.

To turn things around, Kang Soo Hyun plans to train Yoo Jin Woo to win the “Star Rise” competition and eventually sign him with a major agency. She hopes this will help relaunch her career as a star producer. The question remains: can Kang Soo Hyun achieve her goals as both a producer and a mother?

The future of Yoo Jin Woo, who is pursuing his dream of becoming a singer

Kang Soo Hyun is supporting Yoo Jin Woo both financially and emotionally, but turning him into a star is no easy feat. Yoo Jin Woo is undergoing structured training under her guidance. His passion for singing grows stronger, and after his debut audition performance, he received an explosive reaction, quickly becoming the center of attention. All eyes are now on whether he can continue to rise and reach his full potential.

Shim Joon Seok’s return to the music industry

A former co-founder of Pandora Entertainment and a successful music producer, Shim Joon Seok (Yoon Sang Hyun) stepped away from his career to care for his son Shim Jin Woo after his accident. Despite stepping back, Shim Joon Seok has always held a passion for music. When his wife Kang Soo Hyun asked him to train Yoo Jin Woo, he agreed. Over time, he has grown fond of Yoo Jin Woo. Now, there is growing curiosity about how his caring nature and music expertise will impact both Kang Soo Hyun and Yoo Jin Woo.

Shim Jin Woo’s growing independence

While Kang Soo Hyun wants to make her son the CEO of the factory, Shim Jin Woo had little interest in managing it. However, after seeing Yoon Ji Young (Kim Ji Woo) struggling with her hair, he designed and gifted her a hairband. Through this experience, he gained practical skills in product design, communication with employees, and other aspects of management, sparking his interest in the business. As Shim Jin Woo regains his confidence, the question remains whether he will fulfill his childhood dream of becoming the factory’s CEO.