The Good Detective

 


The Good Detective  is a South Korean television series starring Son Hyun-jooJang Seung-joLee ElijahOh Jung-se and Ji Seung-hyun. It aired on JTBC from July 6 to August 25, 2020.

The drama was considered a success with the viewership ratings doubled from the start to finish and the possibility of sequel mentioned by production team.

The Good Detective is confirmed to return for second season which is scheduled to begin production around October 2021

 




Plot

Set in Incheon, South Korea, the drama tells stories of those who try to hide ugly truths and those who uncover the truths.

Kang Do-Chang (Son Hyun-Joo) has worked as a detective for the past 18 years. He was born and raised in Incheon. He investigates cases using his experience and personal connections, forgoing scientific technique or reasoning power.

Oh Ji-Hyeok (Jang Seung-Jo) is an elite detective. He has 9 years of experience. Unlike Kang Do-Chang, he investigates cases using evidence and insight into the criminal's psyche. Due to trauma from his childhood, he does not share his feelings. He is wealthy thanks to his late uncle, who left him with a large inheritance.

Jin Seo-Kyung (Lee Elijah) works as a newspaper reporter. She is a 5 year veteran and passionate about her work.

 

Cast

Main

·         Son Hyun-joo as Kang Do-chang

A tough and loyal detective of 18 years who investigates cases using his experience and personal connections, forgoing scientific technique or reasoning power. He is a senior detective of the Violent Crimes Division 2.

·        Jang Seung-jo as Oh Ji-hyuk

An elite homicide detective of 9 years, Oh Ji-hyuk investigates cases using evidence and insight into the criminal's psyche, unlike Kang Do-chang. He has insomnia due to past trauma.

·         Lee Elijah as Jin Seo-kyung

A passionate veteran reporter who isn't afraid to reveal the truth and doesn't give in to outside pressure. After being known as a fierce freelance reporter, she was hired by Yoo Jung-seok for Junghan Daily.

·         Oh Jung-se as Oh Jong-tae

A chaebol businessman with questionable morals. He is Oh Ji-hyuk's cousin.

·         Ji Seung-hyun as Yoo Jung-seok

The head of Junghan Daily's social affairs department and Jin Seo-kyung's boss.

 

 

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