Chief Detective 1958 Explained

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Alt Name:Chief Inspector: The Beginning
Native Name:
Hangul:수사반장 1958
Hanja:搜査班長 1958
Rr:Susabanjang 1958
Mr:Susabanjang 1958
Creator:Park Jae-beom[1]
Director:Kim Sung-hoon
Music:Kim Woo-geun[2]
Country:South Korea
Language:Korean
Num Episodes:10
Editor:Shin Min-kyung
Company:Barunson Studio
Network:MBC TV
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Chief Detective 1958 is a 2024 South Korean television series written by, directed by Kim Sung-hoon, and starring Lee Je-hoon, Lee Dong-hwi, Choi Woo-sung and Yoon Hyun-soo. As a prequel of the series , it depicts a retro crime investigation drama with the romance and joy of analog investigation, where crimes are solved solely with innate sense, insight, and tenacity without profiling or common CCTV. It aired on MBC TV from April 19, to May 18, 2024, every Friday and Saturday at 21:50 (KST).[3] [4] It is also available for streaming on Disney+ in selected regions.[5]

Synopsis

Set in the 1950s to 1960s, ten years before the original series, the story follows Detective Park Yeong-han, who specializes in apprehending petty thieves, team up with three unique colleagues to break down the absurdities of corrupt power with common sense, and be reborn as a detective for the people.[6]

Cast and characters

Main

A detective who is angry and struggling against the reality that tramples on human dignity.

A detective at Jongnam Police Station who is called Mad Dog.

A wealthy and polite detective at Jongnam Police Station.

A high-spec elite who dreams of becoming a master investigator at Jongnam Police Station.

An owner of a bookstore called Jongnam Seorim, located near Jongnam Market. Later, she becomes Yeong-han's wife.

Supporting

Jongnam Police Station Investigation Unit 1

Leader of Jongnam Police Station Investigation Unit 1, and Yeong-han's mentor who is a veteran police officer with a sense of duty.

Jongnam Police Station Investigation Unit 2

Leader of Jongnam Police Station Investigation Unit 2.

A detective of Jongnam Police Station Investigation Unit 2.

A detective of Jongnam Police Station Investigation Unit 2.

The youngest detective of Jongnam Police Station Investigation Unit 2.

National Forensic Service

A talented autopsy doctor with a strong sense of duty, and a passion for learning.

Jongnam Seorim

A student at Jongnam Girls' High School who dreams of becoming a police officer in the future.

Jongnam Market

Hal-mae's grandson.

An owner of a tteokbokki shop at Jeongnam Market.

A daughter of a vegetable store at Jongnam Market.

Dongdaemun gang

Boss of the Dongdaemun gang, an infamous Korean Mafia syndicate in the 1950s, and a member of the Liberal Party.

Self-proclaimed second-in-command of the Dongdaemun gang. He is called Viper of Youngmoon Mountain.

Mo-sa's right-hand man, who is a grumpy and frivolous thug obsessed with pseudo-religion.

Boarding House

A boarding house owner who is talkative and good at cooking.

A young man from the boarding house that wears horn-rimmed glasses. He is a banker who is timid, but has a strong work ethic.

A young man from the boarding house who dreams of becoming a prosecutor.

Others

A mounted police officer, and the youngest member of the Jongnam Police Station.

The new chief of the Jongnam Police Station.

Do-seok's right-hand man.

A man who tries to keep his principles.

Special appearances

A hysterical and vicious orphanage director.

A woman who commits evil deeds under the pretext of selling American cosmetics products.

Original soundtrack

Part 1

Viewership

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Original broadcast dateAverage audience share
(Nielsen Korea)[21]
NationwideSeoul
1April 19, 202410.1% 10.3%
2April 20, 20247.8% 8.1%
3April 26, 2024 10.6%
4April 27, 2024
5May 3, 20249.5% 9.1%
6May 4, 20249.0% 9.2%
7May 10, 20249.9% 9.8%
8May 11, 20249.7% 10.1%
9May 17, 202410.0% 9.3%
10May 18, 202410.6%
Average
  • In the table above, the represent the lowest ratings and the represent the highest ratings.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: ko:이제훈X이동휘→최불암...'수사반장 1958' 대본리딩 현장 공개. Lee Je-hoon 'Investigation Team Leader 1958' script reading site revealed. https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=382&aid=0001105579. Sports Donga. ko. Choi. Yun-na. February 7, 2024. February 7, 2024. February 6, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240206234337/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=382&aid=0001105579. live.
  2. 1. ko:황천에서 온 사나이. Man From a Small City. Chief Detective 1958. MBC TV. April 19, 2024.
  3. Web site: Investigation Chief' Lee Je-hoon, Choi Bul-am's successor charisma... Resurrection of a Legend. SPOTV News. Yoo. Eun-bi. January 4, 2024. January 4, 2024. April 21, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240421054503/http://www.spotvnews.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=78904. live.
  4. Web site: ko:"진짜 형사들"...이제훈→이동휘, '수사반장 1958' 완전체 메인 포스터. "Real Detectives"...Lee Je-hoon→Lee Dong-hwi, 'Chief Detective 1958' complete main poster. https://program.imbc.com/Enews/Detail/ChiefDetective1958?idx=410910. iMBC. ko. Yoo. Jung-min. March 7, 2024. March 15, 2024. March 15, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240315061630/https://program.imbc.com/Enews/Detail/ChiefDetective1958?idx=410910. live.
  5. 'Chief Detective 1958': cast, plot, premiere date and all you need to know about the K-drama. NME. Ziwei. Puah. March 7, 2024. March 15, 2024. March 15, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240315061632/https://www.nme.com/en_asia/news/tv/chief-detective-1958-cast-plot-premiere-date-k-drama-3597903. live.
  6. Web site: ko:이제훈X이동휘X최우성X윤현수, '수사반장' 라인업 완성 [공식]. https://www.starnewskorea.com/stview.php?no=2023081710185921441. 스타뉴스. ko. August 17, 2023. January 2, 2024. January 2, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240102042156/https://www.starnewskorea.com/stview.php?no=2023081710185921441. live.
  7. Web site: ko:이제훈, '수사반장 1963' 확정..최불암 청년 시절 연기 [공식]. Lee Je-hoon, 'Chief Investigator 1963' confirmed.. Choi Bul-am's youth acting [Official]. https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/now/article/109/0004836256. Naver. . ko. Ha. Soo-jung. April 24, 2023. April 24, 2023. April 24, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230424012411/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/now/article/109/0004836256. live.
  8. Web site: ko:'수사반장: 더 비기닝' 이동휘, 이제훈과 레트로 형사 콤비 확정 [공식]. 'Chief Investigator: The Beginning' Lee Dong-hwi, Lee Je-hoon and retro detective duo confirmed [Official]. https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0004908631. Naver. . ko. Ha Su-jeong. August 16, 2023. August 16, 2023. August 16, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230816011554/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0004908631. live.
  9. Web site: ko:최고시청률 70%, 전설의 '수사반장' 돌아온다...이제훈→이동휘, 막강 라인업[공식]. https://www.spotvnews.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=626737. SPOTV NEWS. ko. NEWS. SPOTV. August 17, 2023. January 2, 2024. January 2, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240102042156/https://www.spotvnews.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=626737. live.
  10. Web site: ko:서은수, '수사반장: 더 비기닝' 여주인공 낙점...이제훈·이동휘와 연기 호흡. https://tenasia.hankyung.com/article/2023083153794. 텐아시아 연예뉴스. ko. tenasia.hankyung.com. Digital. August 31, 2023. January 2, 2024. January 2, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240102042156/https://tenasia.hankyung.com/article/2023083153794. live.
  11. Web site: ko:'수사반장 1958' 이제훈X이동휘→최불암..리딩현장 공개. https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=108&aid=0003213484. Star News. ko. Han Hae-seon. February 7, 2024. February 7, 2024. February 6, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240206234339/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=108&aid=0003213484. live.
  12. Web site: ko:등장인물. Characters. https://program.imbc.com/Cast/ChiefDetective1958. iMBC. ko. March 15, 2024. March 15, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240315035346/https://program.imbc.com/Cast/ChiefDetective1958. live.
  13. Web site: ko:정수빈 '수사반장' 캐스팅, 이제훈 이동휘 서은수와 호흡. https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=202309061544036310. Newsen. Park Soo-in. September 6, 2023. January 2, 2024. January 2, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240102042156/https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=202309061544036310. live.
  14. News: ko:도우 '수사반장 1958' 합류... 이제훈·이동휘와 호흡. Do Woo joins 'Chief Detective 1958'... working with Lee Je-hoon and Lee Dong-hwi. https://www.mk.co.kr/news/broadcasting-service/11003875. Maeil Business Newspaper. ko. Park. Rosa. April 30, 2024. June 21, 2024. June 9, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240609073031/https://www.mk.co.kr/news/broadcasting-service/11003875. live.
  15. News: ko:'수사반장 1958' 차기 서장 김민재 등장...이제훈 눈빛의 의미는?. 'Chief Detective 1958' Kim Min-jae, the new chief, appears... What is the meaning of Lee Je-hoon's eyes?. https://www.mk.co.kr/news/broadcasting-service/11007485. Maeil Business Newspaper. ko. Shin. Young-eun. May 4, 2024. June 22, 2024. June 22, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240622033115/https://www.mk.co.kr/news/broadcasting-service/11007485. live.
  16. News: ko:'수사반장 1958' 문진승, 빌런 강형사 강렬한 등장. 'Chief Detective 1958' Moon Jin-seung, villain Detective Kang makes a powerful appearance. https://m.sports.khan.co.kr/view.html?art_id=202405050719003&sec_id=540201. Sports Kyunghyang. ko. Ahn. Byung-gil. May 5, 2024. June 22, 2024. September 18, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240918052549/https://sports.khan.co.kr/article/202405050719003. live.
  17. Web site: ko:윤우, 새 금토극 '수사반장 1958' 합류. https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=144&aid=0000944839. Naver. ko. February 22, 2024. February 22, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240222011731/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=144&aid=0000944839. live.
  18. Web site: ko:최불암, '수사반장: 더 비기닝' 합류...제작진 "특별출연 성사" [공식입장]. http://m.osen.co.kr/article/G1112187419. . ko. OSEN. September 21, 2023. January 2, 2024. January 2, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240102042156/http://m.osen.co.kr/article/G1112187419. live.
  19. Web site: ko:김수진 '수사반장 1958' 뜬다. Kim Soo-jin's 'Investigation Team Leader 1958' appears. https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/144/0000958245. Naver. Sports Kyunghyang. ko. Ahn. Byung-gil. April 26, 2024. April 26, 2024. April 26, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240426070527/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/144/0000958245. live.
  20. Web site: ko:고서희, '수사반장 1958' 특별출연...빌런 진면목 예고. Ko Seo-hee, special appearance in 'Investigation Team Leader 1958'...A preview of the villain's true face. https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/396/0000674678. Naver. Sports World. ko. Hyeon. Jung-min. April 26, 2024. April 26, 2024. April 26, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240426070202/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/396/0000674678. live.
  21. Nielsen Korea ratings:
    • Web site: Ep. 1. Nielsen Korea. ko. April 19, 2024. April 20, 2024. April 19, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240419224603/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20240419. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 2. Nielsen Korea. ko. April 20, 2024. April 21, 2024. April 20, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240420234030/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20240420. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 3. Nielsen Korea. ko. April 26, 2024. April 27, 2024. April 26, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240426231256/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20240426. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 4. Nielsen Korea. ko. April 27, 2024. April 27, 2024. April 27, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240427232931/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20240427. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 5. Nielsen Korea. ko. May 3, 2024. May 4, 2024. May 3, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240503222357/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20240503. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 6. Nielsen Korea. ko. May 4, 2024. May 4, 2024. May 4, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240504222116/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20240504. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 7. Nielsen Korea. ko. May 10, 2024. May 11, 2024. May 10, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240510233445/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20240510. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 8. Nielsen Korea. ko. May 11, 2024. May 12, 2024. May 11, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240511234352/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20240511. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 9. Nielsen Korea. ko. May 17, 2024. May 18, 2024. May 18, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240518155955/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20240517. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 10. Nielsen Korea. ko. May 18, 2024. May 19, 2024. May 19, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240519002025/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20240518. live.

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