[Drama 2024] Chief Detective 1958, 수사반장 1958

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New casting news! .

 

UhmJoonKi confirmed cast for MBC drama ChiefDetective1958, he will act as Sung-chil who works in the Jongnam Market's rice cake shop. Broadcast on April 19.

 

 

 

 

MBC drama ChiefDetective1958 couple poster, broadcast on April 19.

 

 

 

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Lee Je Hoon And Seo Eun Soo Are An Affectionate Couple In “Chief Detective 1958” Poster

Mar 15, 2024

by E. Ezeji

MBC's upcoming drama “Chief Detective 1958” has dropped a new poster featuring Lee Je Hoon and Seo Eun Soo!

“Chief Detective 1958” will serve as a prequel to the classic Korean series “Chief Inspector,” which ran for 18 years from 1971 to 1989 and achieved an incredible peak of 70 percent ratings back in its heyday. While the original show was set in the 1970s and 1980s (present day at the time), “Chief Detective 1958” will be set even earlier in 1958.

The drama will follow the story of Park Young Han (Lee Je Hoon), a passionate detective who boasts the highest arrest rate of petty thieves, as he teams up with three charismatic colleagues to break the norms of corruption.

Seo Eun Soo will play the role of Lee Hye Joo, the beautiful and knowledgeable owner of the bookstore Jongnam Seorim.

The released poster shows an old and faded photo of Lee Hye Joo and Park Young Han captured against the backdrop of Lee Hye Joo’s bookstore Jongnam Seorim. They are portrayed affectionately holding each other’s hands tightly with smiles on their faces.

https://www.soompi.com/article/1648714wpp/lee-je-hoon-and-seo-eun-soo-are-an-affectionate-couple-in-chief-detective-1958-poster

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News bites: March 14, 2024

by tccolb

 

Over on MBC, the promos continue for Chief Detective 1958 with a retro-style couple poster of Lee Je-hoon (Taxi Driver 2) and Seo Eun-soo (Unlock the Boss), while Lee Dong-hwi (Big Bet) gets a turn in the spotlight in his character teaser. Airing in the weekend slot following Wonderful World, the period-action is slated to premiere on April 19. [MBC (1), (2)]

 

 

https://www.dramabeans.com/2024/03/news-bites-march-14-2024/

 

 

MBC's new Friday-Saturday drama 'Investigation Team Leader 1958' (planned by Jang Jae-hoon and Hong Seok-woo/directed by Kim Seong-hoon/screenplay by Kim Young-shin/creator by Park Jae-beom/produced by Barunson Studio), which will be aired for the first time on April 19 (Friday), will be broadcast on the 14th in a drama that summons memories of old love. A special couple poster of Park Young-han (played by Lee Je-hoon) and Lee Hye-joo (played by Seo Eun-soo) was released. At that time, when barbarism and romance coexisted, the vague love story of two people raises expectations.

 

The production team of ‘Investigation Chief 1958’ said, “Please watch the meeting of Lee Je-hoon and Seo Eun-soo, who will bring excitement with their acting and chemistry that are incorporated into the characters themselves.” They added, “In this delightful and exhilarating investigative drama, a warm and exciting romance will further enrich the play.” “It was reported.

 

https://m.hankookilbo.com/News/Read/A2024022618200002008

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Eom Joon-gi confirmed to appear in ‘Investigation Chief 1958’… Working with Lee Je-hoon

 

 

Actor Eom Joon-ki has confirmed his appearance in MBC's new Friday-Saturday drama 'Investigation Chief 1958' (written by Kim Young-shin, directed by Kim Seong-hoon), which will be aired for the first time on April 19.

 

'Investigation Chief 1958' is a prequel to 'Investigation Chief 1958', which wrote the history of Korean investigative films. Set in 1958, an era of barbarism, detective Park Young-han (played by Lee Je-hoon), who specializes in apprehending petty thieves, teams up with three unique colleagues to fight corruption in power. It is a drama that depicts the story of being reborn as a detective for the people by breaking the extraordinary sense of reality with common sense.

 

Actor Eom Jun-ki, who has been attracting attention in the independent short film industry, appears in the play as Seong-chil, a young man from a rice cake shop in Jongnam Market. Eom Jun-ki has won the ‘Male Actor of the Year Award’ at the 6th Chungmuro Film Festival Director’s Week for his film ‘Turning Gun’ and the ‘Acting Award’, which goes to the actor who showed the most outstanding performance at the 39th Busan International Short Film Festival.

 

Seongchil, played by Eom Joon-gi, is a young man who lost his parents during the war and survived on his own. He works at a rice cake shop in Jongnam Market. He is a kind-hearted person who wants to work hard to help the owner of the rice cake shop, his grandmother. Although he is young, he will take on the role of Seongchil, a character with a strong sense of responsibility and a deep heart. He will not only have great chemistry with Lee Je-hoon, but will also act as a scene-stealer with an impactful performance.

 

Eom Jun-ki said through his agency Soksa 51K, “It is an honor to be able to participate in a good work. I was happy to be able to play the character of Seongchil, and I went into filming with the heart of cheering for Seongchil, who lives a more courageous life than anyone else. “I prepared hard with the hope that I could show a new side of myself through Seongchil, who is young but has manly and honest charms, and I hope viewers will enjoy watching it,” he said.

 

MBC’s new Friday-Saturday drama ‘Investigation Team Leader 1958’ is scheduled to air for the first time on April 19 at 9:50 PM.

 

https://news.nate.com/view/20240314n18363?mid=e1200

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MBC drama ChiefDetective1958 character trailer, broadcast on April 19.

 

 

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Watch: Lee Dong Hwi, Choi Woo Sung, And Yoon Hyun Soo Are Lee Je Hoon’s Trusty Team In “Chief Detective 1958” Teaser

Drama Preview

Mar 20, 2024

by E. Ezeji

 

MBC’s upcoming drama “Chief Detective 1958” has released a new teaser!

“Chief Detective 1958” will serve as a prequel to the classic Korean series “Chief Inspector,” which ran for 18 years from 1971 to 1989 and achieved an incredible peak of 70 percent ratings back in its heyday. While the original show was set in the 1970s and 1980s (present day at the time), “Chief Detective 1958” will be set even earlier, in 1958.

At the beginning of the teaser, viewers are given a glimpse of the tenacity of detective Park Young Han, who transforms Jongnam Police Station with his arrival.

The teaser then introduces Park Young Han’s team members, including Kim Sang Soon (Lee Dong Hwi), Jo Kyung Hwan (Choi Woo Sung), and Seo Ho Jung (Yoon Hyun Soo).

First, the teaser introduces detective Kim Sang Soon, whose nickname is “Crazy Dog.” Living up to his nickname, he can be seen kicking a criminal in the police station and later biting a criminal’s ear.

Next, the teaser shows Jo Kyung Hwan, a young man with extraordinary strength. In one scene, he slaps a mysterious man in the face in the alleyway of Jongnam Market and sends him flying. Other scenes similarly give viewers a glimpse of his extraordinary strength, as he is seen taking on numerous opponents all by himself in a martial arts class and also carrying a thug over his shoulder.

Finally, the teaser introduces Park Young Han’s last team member Seo Ho Jung, who graduated from a prestigious university. The teaser then concludes by giving viewers a glimpse of the four cops working together as a team.

https://www.soompi.com/article/1649881wpp/watch-lee-dong-hwi-choi-woo-sung-and-yoon-hyun-soo-are-lee-je-hoons-trusty-team-in-chief-detective-1958-teaser

 

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MBC drama ChiefDerective1958 character posters, broadcast on April 19.

 

 

 

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Lee Je Hoon, Lee Dong Hwi, And More Each Have Their Own Stories In “Chief Detective 1958” Posters

Mar 22, 2024

by E. Ezeji

 

MBC’s upcoming drama “Chief Detective 1958” has shared character posters of Lee Je Hoon, Lee Dong Hwi, Choi Woo Sung, and Yoon Hyun Soo!

“Chief Detective 1958” will serve as a prequel to the classic Korean series “Chief Inspector,” which ran for 18 years from 1971 to 1989 and achieved an incredible peak of 70 percent ratings back in its heyday. While the original show was set in the 1970s and 1980s (present day at the time), “Chief Detective 1958” will be set even earlier, in 1958. The drama will follow the story of Park Young Han (Lee Je Hoon), a passionate detective who boasts the highest arrest rate when it comes to petty thieves, as he teams up with three charismatic colleagues to break the norms of corruption.

The first poster captures detective Park Young Han at Jongnam Police Station at night. He has a serious expression on his face as he reads through a newspaper article, as if collecting clues for a case.

 

 

The next poster captures Park Young Han’s first partner, Kim Sang Soon (Lee Dong Hwi), with a charismatic aura. The look in his eyes also conveys his complex emotions of anger and dissatisfaction with the world.

Known as the “crazy dog” who bites bad guys, Kim Sang Soon is a prominent figure within Jongnam Police Station. Viewers will have to wait to find out the reasons behind his resentment and hostility towards the world, as well as the changes he will undergo upon meeting Park Young Han.

 

 

In the next poster, Jo Kyung Hwan (Choi Woo Sung) has a relaxed smile on his face while effortlessly pedaling his bicycle with several heavy bags of rice piled up in the back. When Jo Kyung Hwan, a young man with extraordinary strength, goes from working at a rice mill to joining the police force, what kind of impact will he make at Jongnam Police Station?

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The last poster captures Seo Ho Jung (Yoon Hyun Soo) with a neat appearance and eyes filled with determination. After graduating from a prestigious university, Seo Ho Jung decides to apply for a special police recruitment program to fulfill a dream he has harbored for a long time. When Seo Ho Jung, an elite who dreams of becoming an excellent detective, joins the police force, will he be able to fully utilize his brilliant brain and overflowing confidence?

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The production team of “Chief Detective 1958” commented, “Park Young Han, Kim Sang Soon, Jo Kyung Hwan, and Seo Ho Jong come together for different reasons and with their own histories. However, they are all individuals who stand up against injustice and pursue justice. Please look forward to seeing how these four detectives will meet and what kind of teamwork they will display.”

 

https://www.soompi.com/article/1650123wpp/lee-je-hoon-lee-dong-hwi-and-more-each-have-their-own-stories-in-chief-detective-1958-posters

 

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Case-cracking camaraderie with Chief Detective Lee Je-hoon

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Another action-packed teaser is out for MBC’s period thriller Chief Detective 1958, with Lee Je-hoon (Taxi Driver 2) stepping into the shoes of Choi Bool-am’s iconic Chief Inspector. In this prequel, we rewind to the rookie days of the inspector’s youth, following alongside him as he builds his steadfast resilience and righteous reputation.

The teaser opens with our titular detective Park Young-han (Lee Je-hoon) in the aftermath of a thwarted case, clenching his jaw and narrowing his eyes in a steely glare. “I want nothing more than to apprehend them,” Young-han admits, voice thick with frustration and anguish. “But I can’t.” A montage of gunshots and bloodshed reinforces his utter helplessness, and with no clear path out of this quandary, Young-han turns to reinforcements.

 

“It’s time to start again from the beginning,” Young-han declares, renewing his resolve. Four heads are better than one, and Young-han’s recruited three allies who are just as capable and committed to the cause. You know a hero means business when he puts on his leather gloves, and Young-han does just that as he strides down the corridors of the police station, his trusty team in tow.

It’s time for introductions, and naturally, our hero is the first batter. Sneaking undercover into a gambling den and single-handedly subduing a suspect in the cover of night, Young-han proudly holds the title of the detective with the highest arrest rate… of cattle thieves. LOL. Such is the life of a provincial country boy, who has his fair share of goofy moments such as whacking someone on the head with the hand he just licked.

When Young-han gets moved up to Seoul, he takes his ardent intensity with him, and he meets his match in fellow detective Kim Sang-soon. Played by a sharp-edged Lee Dong-hwi (Big Bet), Sang-soon quite literally lives up to his “crazy dog” moniker when he bites down on a criminal with such might that even the collective strength of three lackeys isn’t enough to yank him off.

Backing him up in strength is Choi Woo-sung (Melancholia) as the broad-shouldered Jo Kyung-hwan, whose fists are so quick to act that even Sang-soon winds up getting his lapels grabbed. Thankfully, justice guides his punches more often than not, and Kyung-hwan sends the gangster wastrel Rattlesnake (musical actor Park Jung-hyuk in his screen debut) flying with just a single slap. Can someone qualify as a police officer by sheer virtue of their physical prowess? According to the enthused wink and thumbs up from Young-han, apparently so.

Every brawn-filled team needs its brain, and Yoon Hyun-soo (A Good Day to Be a Dog) fills that role as the quick-witted tactician Seo Ho-jung. He may only know “just a little” English, and he may be diverging from his professor parents’ path, but his incisive intelligence and street smarts are enough to earn him an invitation to Young-han’s team.

With pushcart brawls, Molotov cocktail explosions, and good old ‘50s fashion, our heroes are ready to capture rotten criminals and deal out well-deserved retribution for their crimes. The tale of the soon-to-be legendary detectives begins now.

Directed by filmmaker Kim Sung-hoon (Rampant) with scripts written by Kim Young-shin, Chief Inspector 1958 will tackle its first case on April 19.

 

 

https://www.dramabeans.com/2024/03/case-cracking-camaraderie-with-chief-detective-lee-je-hoon/

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Lee Je Hoon Dishes On His Character And Reason For Starring In "Chief Detective 1958"

Drama Preview

Mar 27, 2024

by S Nam

Lee Je Hoon has dished on his upcoming drama “Chief Detective 1958”!

“Chief Detective 1958” will serve as a prequel to the classic Korean series “Chief Inspector,” which ran for 18 years from 1971 to 1989 and achieved an incredible peak of 70 percent ratings back in its heyday. While the original show was set in the 1970s and 1980s (present day at the time), “Chief Detective 1958” will be set even earlier, in 1958.

The drama will follow the story of Park Young Han (Lee Je Hoon), a passionate detective who boasts the highest arrest rate when it comes to petty thieves, as he teams up with three charismatic colleagues to break the norms of corruption.

The newly released stills depict countryside detective Park Young Han making a great transformation into Jongnam Police Station’s detective. With a huge bag in tow while leaving the Hwangcheon police station, Park Young Han’s gaze is filled with passion and ambition to achieve his dream.

Another still captivates with Park Young Han’s new steps into the unfamiliar city of Seoul. Wearing a clean-cut suit, Park Young Han has a thousand-watt smile. On the flip side, while interrogating evil, Park Young Han exudes charisma with a serious facial expression.

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Regarding his reason for starring in the drama, Lee Je Hoon shared, “The biggest [reason] was my great anticipation and curiosity for the prequel of ‘Chief Inspector.’ It’s also an honor to be able to participate in the story of a project that received love from the entire nation to the extent that it broadcast for 18 years. I thought that if it was revealed how detective Park Young Han and the chief investigation team members met and how the people of that time period looked at the world, the people who remembered ‘Chief Inspector’ would enjoy it.”

He continued, “Park Young Han is a very innocent character whose passion and tenacity for catching the criminal is stronger than anyone else, and he is a young man with a passionate heart.”

The actor further used a phrase that means “retaliating strongly against the strong and being weak for the weak” to describe his character. Lee Je Hoon explained, “He works hard to capture the criminals while trying to empathize with the victims and being more heartbroken than anyone else like the people involved in the case and their families. Although he may seem simple-minded and reckless, I felt proud and thought that it was amazing that he put himself on the line [to catch criminals].” Lee Je Hoon continued, “I got the thought, ‘If there are lots of detectives like this in real life, I could live with less worries,’ and, ‘The existence of police themselves can be comfort and strength.'”

“Chief Detective 1958” will premiere on April 19 at 9:50 p.m. KST.

 

https://www.soompi.com/article/1651448wpp/lee-je-hoon-dishes-on-his-character-and-reason-for-starring-in-chief-detective-1958

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"If there were more detectives like him in real life ... ": "Chief Detective 1958" Lee Je Hoon

by Lily Alice, March 27, 2024

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Chief Detective 1958 drops Lee Je Hoon's stills. 

Set in an era of chaos, Chief Detective 1958 tells the story of Detective Park Young Han, who, unable to see human dignity being trampled upon, joins forces with three colleagues to shatter the corrupt authority.

Chief Detective 1958 is a prequel to Chief Inspector. The K-drama takes place in 1958 when Detective Park Young Han was appointed to Seoul.

Taxi Driver actor Lee Jae Hoon portrays Park Young Han, a countryside detective who is quick-witted, good-natured, and amiable.  The character stills depict the transformation of a young detective from Hwangcheon to the "Star Detective" of Jongnam Police Station in Seoul. 

As he leaves the Hwangcheon branch carrying a large luggage, Park Young Han's eyes betray his passion and ambition.

 

 

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Lee Jae Hoon described his reasons for choosing Chief Detective 1958: "I was most intrigued and excited about the [drama being a] prequel to Chief Inspector." He continued, "It was an honor to be part of a story that was so loved by the entire nation that it was broadcast for 18 years." 

Describing his character, he said, "Park Young Han is very pure, and his passion and tenacity to catch criminals are such that no one can match him. He is a young man with a burning passion."

 

 

He further expressed his affection for the character, stating, "Like the people involved in the incident and their families, he is heartbroken more than anyone else and strives to catch the criminal while comforting and caring for the victims. To some, he may seem simple-minded and reckless, but I found it admirable and honorable how he doesn't hesitate to put himself at risk."

Lee Jae Hoon also said, "I also got the thought, 'If there were more detectives like him in real life, I could live with fewer worries,'" and added, "The very existence of police themselves  would provide comfort and strength."

Chief Detective 1958 will premiere on April 19. The K-drama will be available to stream on Disney+. Watch the latest teasers here and here. 

 

 

 

https://mydramalist.com/article/if-there-were-more-detectives-like-him-in-real-life-chief-detective-1958-lee-je-hoon

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Watch: Lee Je Hoon Transforms Into A TV Legend In Action-Packed Teasers For "Chief Detective 1958"

MBC has unveiled two exciting special teasers for its upcoming drama “Chief Detective 1958”!

 

“Chief Detective 1958” is a brand-new prequel to the classic Korean series “Chief Inspector,” which ran for 18 years from 1971 to 1989 and achieved an incredible peak of 70 percent ratings back in its heyday. While the original show was set in the 1970s and 1980s (present day at the time), “Chief Detective 1958” will be set even earlier, in 1958.

 

Lee Je Hoon will be playing a younger version of the titular chief detective Park Young Han, who was played by Choi Bool Am in the original series.

 

The first of the newly released teasers begins with a flashback to the 300th episode of the original “Chief Inspector” series, with Detective Park telling his trusty squad, “Find strength! We need to catch the [criminal] no matter what!”

 

The teaser then cuts to the new, younger version of the same four-member squad in 1958, with the caption reading, “The legendary Detective Park is coming back!” Amidst glimpses of the two different versions of the famous TV detective, the Park Young Han of 1958 is introduced as a skillful young rookie who has boasted the highest success rate when it comes to catching petty thieves for the past three years.

 

 

Meanwhile, the second teaser begins with a clip from the final episode of “Chief Inspector,” which concluded its long and successful run in 1989. As the video shows flashes of the 1958 squad in action, the young Park Young Han asks, “Do you know who I am?”

 

After the caption teases, “[The four of them] came together to catch the bad guys,” Detective Park declares, “If you commit a crime, you’ll be punished no matter what!”

 

 

“Chief Detective 1958” will premiere on April 19 at 9:50 p.m. KST.

 

https://www.soompi.com/article/1651835wpp/watch-lee-je-hoon-transforms-into-a-tv-legend-in-action-packed-teasers-for-chief-detective-1958

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News bites: March 28, 2024

by tccolb

 

In the meantime, Lee Je-hoon (Taxi Driver 2) has packed his bags and is ready to go as MBC’s Chief Detective 1958. With Lee taking on the title role previously played by veteran actor Choi Bool-am (Goodbye to Goodbye), the latest teasers (found here and here) once again pay homage to the much celebrated original series. Also starring Lee Dong-hwi (Big Bet), Choi Woo-sung (Melancholia), and Yoon Hyun-soo (A Good Day to Be a Dog), the crime-action’s new prequel will be coming to our screens on April 19. [MBC (1), (2)]

 

https://www.dramabeans.com/2024/03/news-bites-march-28-2024/

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Lee Je Hoon's Chief Detective 1958's action-packed teasers contrasts past and present; WATCH

Chief Detective 1958 starring Lee Je Hoon, Lee Dong Hwi and more released action-packed teasers hinting at how Lee Je Hoon will fully embody the TV legend detective Park.

By Pratyusha Dash

 

 

MBC has released two captivating teaser trailers for its highly anticipated drama Chief Detective 1958. This series serves as a fresh prequel to the beloved Korean classic Chief Inspector, which captivated audiences for 18 years, from 1971 to 1989, boasting an astonishing peak rating of 70 per cent during its prime. While the original series unfolded in the 1970s and 1980s, representing contemporary times then, Chief Detective 1958 ventures even further back in time, setting its story in the year 1958.

 

In the upcoming series Chief Detective 1958, Lee Je Hoon takes on the role of a younger Park Young Han, the titular chief detective originally portrayed by Choi Bool Am in the classic series. The first teaser, freshly unveiled, kicks off with a nostalgic flashback to the 300th episode of the original Chief Inspector series. Here, Detective Park rallies his dedicated team with a determined command, “Fire up! We need to find the criminal no matter what!”

The teaser then transitions to the new, younger version of the same four-member squad in 1958, accompanied by the caption, “The legendary Detective Park is coming back!” Lee Je Hoon's voice echoes as he declares, "Let's start everything from the beginning." Amidst glimpses of the two different versions of the famous TV detective, the 1958 Park Young Han is introduced as a skillful young rookie who has maintained the highest success rate in catching petty thieves for the past three years. There are numerous parallels between the original show and its prequel, and viewers witness Lee Je Hoon embodying the iconic main character from the 1971 series.

 

Meanwhile, the second teaser opens with a clip from the concluding episode of Chief Inspector, which wrapped up its long and successful run in 1989. As the footage showcases glimpses of the 1958 squad in action, the young Park Young Han played by Lee Je Hoon inquires, “Do you know who I am?” Following the caption teasing, “The four of them came together to catch the bad guys,” Detective Park from both eras declare, “If you commit a crime, you’ll be punished no matter what!” Chief Detective 1958 is all set to premiere on April 19 at 9:50 PM KST.

 

In addition to Lee Je Hoon's portrayal of Park Young Han, we see Kim Sang Soon (played by Lee Dong Hwi) joining the team. Known as the “crazy dog” for his ferocious bite against criminals, Kim Sang Soon is a charismatic and prominent figure within Jongnam Police Station. Choi Woo Sung takes on the role of Jo Kyung Hwan, a young man with remarkable strength who transitions from working at a rice mill to joining the police force. Lastly, we have Seo Ho Jung (portrayed by Yoon Hyun Soo), characterized by his tidy appearance and resolute gaze. After graduating from a prestigious university, Seo Ho Jung sets his sights on a long-cherished dream, opting to apply for a special police recruitment program.

 

https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/lee-je-hoons-chief-detective-1958-action-packed-teasers-contrasts-past-and-present-watch-1290631

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Lee Dong Hwi Is Lee Je Hoon's Untamable "Crazy Dog" Partner In "Chief Detective 1958"

Lee Dong Hwi has shared his thoughts on his upcoming drama “Chief Detective 1958”!

 

“Chief Detective 1958” is a brand-new prequel to the classic Korean series “Chief Inspector,” which ran for 18 years from 1971 to 1989 and achieved an incredible peak of 70 percent ratings back in its heyday. While the original show was set in the 1970s and 1980s (present day at the time), “Chief Detective 1958” will be set even earlier, in 1958.

 

Lee Je Hoon will be playing a younger version of the titular chief detective Park Young Han, while Lee Dong Hwi will be playing Kim Sang Soon, a fierce and slightly unhinged detective who teams up with him to fight injustice and catch criminals.

Due to his intensity, grit, and insistence on doing everything his way, Kim Sang Soon has become known as a “crazy dog” who bites the bad guys and doesn’t let go. Full of pent-up fury at the corruption in society, Kim Sang Soon is just starting to grow exhausted from his lonely fight when he meets Park Young Han, a detective who is both similar to and different from him at the same time.

 

In newly released stills from the upcoming drama, Kim Sang Soon has a cynical gaze and world-weary aura as he seems to get lost in thought. In another photo, the detective looks intimidating as he skillfully points a gun at someone with a calm expression.

 

 

However, a final photo captures a totally different side of the character: after having a few drinks, Kim Sang Soon is all smiles as he blissfully cuddles his adorable dog Soon Nam with an intoxicated glow.

 

 

When asked why he decided to star in the drama, Lee Dong Hwi replied, “The fact that I’d be able to attach my name to ‘Chief Inspector,’ a legendary drama that received love for a very long time, and in particular, the fact that I’d be able to work together with Lee Je Hoon.” He added, “I also had strong faith in the director, with whom I’d worked on a previous project, so there was no reason for me not to join the drama.”

 

Lee Dong Hwi went on to describe Kim Sang Soon as “a righteous character who has a lot of loyalty and fearlessly jumps into situations no matter what lies ahead.”

Finally, he expressed his admiration for actor Kim Sang Soon, who played the character in the original series.

 

“The character created by [actor Kim Sang Soon], who was simply the essence of Sang Soon himself, was so cool and charming that I personally wanted to become more like him,” said Lee Dong Hwi. “In order to depict [Sang Soon’s] detailed backstory, which wasn’t in the original series, and to portray the character in a way that didn’t clash [with the original version], I spent a lot of time discussing, analyzing, and trying different things with the director and writer.”

 

“Chief Detective 1958” will premiere on April 19 at 9:50 p.m. KST.

 

https://www.soompi.com/article/1652151wpp/lee-dong-hwi-is-lee-je-hoons-untamable-crazy-dog-partner-in-chief-detective-1958

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News bites: March 30, 2024

by tccolb

 

While the charismatic Lee Je-hoon (Taxi Driver 2) is the star of MBC’s upcoming Chief Detective 1958, that puppy in the newest stills may have just stolen the show in the arms of an also adorable Lee Dong-hwi (Big Bet). With Choi Woo-sung (Melancholia) and Yoon Hyun-soo (A Good Day to Be a Dog) also joining our two Lees, the team will be leading the period-action’s fight against crime come April 19 in the weekend slot. [MBC]

 

https://www.dramabeans.com/2024/03/news-bites-march-30-2024/

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New casting News! .

 

ChoiDeokMoon confirmed cast for MBC drama ChiefDetective1958, he will act as Ryu Da-cheon who is a veteran police detective and the only one who protects integrity at Jongnam Police Station. Broadcast on April 19.

 

 

 

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Watch: Lee Je Hoon, Lee Dong Hwi, And More Are Determined To Fight Injustice With Any Means Necessary In "Chief Detective 1958"

Drama Preview

Apr 03, 2024

by E Ezeji

MBC’s upcoming drama “Chief Detective 1958” has released a new teaser!

“Chief Detective 1958” will serve as a prequel to the classic Korean series “Chief Inspector,” which ran for 18 years from 1971 to 1989 and achieved an incredible peak of 70 percent ratings back in its heyday. While the original show was set in the 1970s and 1980s (present day at the time), “Chief Detective 1958” will be set even earlier, in 1958.

Lee Je Hoon will be playing a younger version of the titular chief inspector Park Young Han, who was played by Choi Bool Am in the original series. The drama also stars Lee Dong Hwi, Choi Woo Sung, and Yoon Hyun Soo as members of Park Young Han’s squad.

The first scene of the video shows Park Young Han with a fierce look in his eyes, making viewers believe that he is a tough police officer. However, the scenes that follow show that detective Park Young Han is not as tough as he seems.

In one scene, he challenges someone to a fist fight, only to get knocked out. Park Young Han boasts that he doesn’t feel pain no matter how much he’s hit, only to cry out in pain while getting beaten up by thugs. Another scene shows him cowardly running away from thugs right after vowing not to be a disgraceful police officer.

The teaser also gives a glimpse of the teamwork between detectives Park Young Han, Kim Sang Soon, Jo Kyung Hwan, and Seo Ho Jung as they are seen using every means necessary in their fight against injustice.

 

 

https://www.soompi.com/article/1652879wpp/watch-lee-je-hoon-lee-dong-hwi-and-more-are-determined-to-fight-injustice-with-any-means-necessary-in-chief-detective-1958

 

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April 3 2024

Special teaser trailer for MBC drama “Chief Detective 1958”

Special teaser trailer added for MBC drama series “Chief Detective 1958” starring Lee Je-Hoon & Lee Dong-Hwi. The special teaser trailer begins with Lee Je-Hoon stating “Those who were smashed by us know. Let’s take off the rank and fight fist-to-fist.” Captions in the teaser trailer states (0:11) “Troublesome detectives” and (0:26) “Their relentless investigation begins.”

“Chief Detective 1958” first airs April 19, 2024 in South Korea.

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki: Park Young-Han (Lee Je-Hoon) is a young detective from Hwangcheon. He becomes furious at the reality of human dignity being violated and he struggles to deal with it. He teams up with his colleague detectives at the Jongnam Police Station in Seoul.

 

https://blog.asianwiki.com/korean-dramas/special-teaser-trailer-for-mbc-drama-chief-detective-1958

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MBC drama ChiefDetective1958 still cuts, broadcast on April 19