“Will the past meet the present in a thrilling showdown?” This is the question on everyone’s lips as we gear up for the premiere of “Chief Detective 1958”, a crime-action drama that promises to keep viewers on the edge of their seats.
The Showdown Begins
“Chief Detective 1958” is set to premiere on April 19, 2024, with new episodes airing every Friday and Saturday at 9:50 PM KST (6:20 PM IST). The show will be available on MBC TV in South Korea and for streaming on Disney+.
A Blast from the Past
The show serves as a prequel to “Chief Inspector”, a hit TV show in South Korea that ran for an impressive 18 years, from 1971 to 1989. The storyline of “Chief Detective 1958” is set in 1958, a time of almost no technology support, where a team of unlikely partners solves crimes using their innate deduction, sense, and tenacity.
The cast of “Chief Detective 1958” is led by Lee Je Hoon, who plays the role of Detective Park Young Han, a gifted detective who has been ranking first in arrest rates in petty crimes for years. His partners in crime-solving include Lee Dong Hwi as Kim Sang Sun, Jo Kyung Hwan as Choi Woo Sung, and Seo Ho Jung as Yoon Hyun Soo. Seo Eun Soo plays the role of Lee Hye Joo, Park Young Han’s love interest.
The crew includes Choi Deok Moon as Yoo Dae Cheon, Song Wook Kyung as Byun Dae Sik, Lee Suk Hyeong as Jung Kook Jin, and Cha Mi Kyung as Ho Hal Mae.
With its intriguing premise and outstanding cast, “Chief Detective 1958” is set to be a favorite for audiences that enjoy case-solving and action with sprinkled comedy at the right moments. So, mark your calendars and get ready for some old-school crime-solving action!
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