Chimera (South Korean TV series) explained

Native Name:
Hangul:키마이라
Genre:Crime thriller
Director:Kim Do-hoon
Country:South Korea
Num Episodes:16
Language:Korean
Company:JS Pictures
Network:OCN
Budget:
(~US$11.089 million)
Creator:OCN (Plan Production)
Music:Kim Jun-seok
Executive Producer:Lee Kyung-seok (CP)
Producer:Lee Jin-seok

Chimera is a South Korean television series directed by Kim Do-hoon and written by Lee Jin-mae. Starring Park Hae-soo, Lee Hee-joon and Claudia Kim, the series tells the story of three leading characters who dig through secrets of the past 30 years to find a culprit named 'Chimera'.[1] It aired every Saturday and Sunday at 22:30 on OCN from October 30 to December 19, 2021. (KST).[2] [3]

Synopsis

The title of the drama is borrowed from Greek mythology. Chimera is the name of a monster that has the head of a lion, the body of a goat, and the tail of a snake, and breathes fire through its mouth.

An explosion took place in the past. That explosion led to a serial murder case known as the Chimera case. 35 years later, a similar explosion takes place.

Cast

Main

Supporting

People around Cha Jae-Hwan

Joongsan West Special investigation headquarters

Seo-ryun group

Others

Production

The filming of the series, produced at a cost of, was temporarily halted in June 2019 due to sexual harassment allegations.[9] An assistant director (the offender) and producer were fired as a result. Production company JS Pictures issued an apology to the victim (a writer) and the cast and crew.[10]

The series was slated for release in the second half of 2019, but did not air until October 2021 for unspecified reasons.[11] [12]

Viewership

+ Average TV viewership ratings
Original broadcast dateAverage audience share
[13] [14]
NationwideSeoul
1October 30, 20210.949% N/A
2October 31, 20211.352%1.741%
3November 6, 2021 N/A
4November 7, 20211.084%N/A
5November 13, 20211.002% N/A
6November 14, 20211.427%
7November 20, 20210.935%N/A
8November 21, 20211.571%N/A
9November 27, 20211.101%N/A
10November 28, 20212.108% 2.075%
11December 4, 20211.239%N/A
12December 5, 20212.088%1.915%
13December 11, 20211.185%N/A
14December 12, 20212.018% 1.935%
15December 18, 20211.744%
16December 19, 2021
Average

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Chimera (Korean Drama, 2021, 키마이라) . 2021-10-01. HanCinema. en.
  2. News: October 1, 2021. 박해수X수현X이희준, 다채로운 매력 담은 2차 티저 공개 ('키마이라'). Park Hae-soo X Soo-hyun X Lee Hee-joon, the 2nd teaser full of colorful charms released ('Chimera'). October 1, 2021. Ten Asia. Naver.
  3. Web site: September 28, 2021. OCN's newest drama Chimera to premiere on October 30. October 1, 2021.
  4. Web site: 권혁현, '키마이라' 출연 확정...박해수 절친 이건영 役 [공식]]. Kim Young-woong. Kwon Hyuk-hyun confirmed to appear in 'Chimera'... Park Hae-soo's best friend Lee Kun-young [Official]. Sports Kyunghyang. Naver. October 13, 2021. October 13, 2021. ko.
  5. Web site: 윤지원, '키마이라' 특별 수사팀 막내 요원 장하나 변신 [공식]]. Park Pan-seok. Yoon Ji-won, transforming into Jang Ha-na, the youngest agent of the special investigation team for 'Chimera' [Official]. OSEN. October 6, 2021. October 6, 2021. ko.
  6. Web site: 김귀선 '키마이라' 출연, 야당 실세 현직 국회위원 된다. Park Soo-in. Kim Gwi-sun to appear in 'Chimera' and become an incumbent incumbent member of the opposition party. Newsen. Naver. October 21, 2021. October 21, 2021. ko.
  7. Web site: [공식] 차주영, 130억 규모 '키마이라' 주연 합류..엘리트 기자로 활약 예정]. [Official] Joo-Young Cha joins the lead role in 'Chimera' worth 13 billion... Planned to work as an elite reporter. Seoul Economy. April 12, 2021. October 3, 2021. ko.
  8. Web site: 이승훈, '키마이라' 출연 확정…열일 행보 시동 ON. Son Jin-ah. Lee Seung-hoon confirmed to appear in 'Chimera'... Start working hard. MK Sports . . October 15, 2021. October 15, 2021. ko.
  9. Web site: 2019-07-15. Jin Hyang-hee. 130억 대작 드라마 '키마이라', 스태프 성추행 의혹에 촬영 중단. Filming for 'Chimera', a 13 billion won blockbuster drama, halted due to allegations of sexual harassment. 2021-10-08. Maeil Business Newspaper. ko.
  10. Web site: '키마이라' 측 "성추행 피해자에 죄송→가해자 2명 책임 물을 것" [전문]]. "Apology to the victim of sexual harassment - The two perpetrators held accountable". Xportsnews. July 16, 2019. March 5, 2023. ko.
  11. Web site: Lee. Jung-hyun. April 26, 2019. 박해수·이희준·수현, 드라마 '키마이라' 주연. Park Hae-soo, Lee Hee-joon, Soo-hyun to star in the drama 'Chimera'. October 1, 2021. Yonhap News Agency. ko.
  12. Web site: 2021-09-27. 박해수X수현X이희준 '키마이라' 10월 30일 첫방송 확정 [공식]]. Park Hae-soo X Soo-hyun X Lee Hee-joon 'Chimera' first broadcast confirmed on October 30 [Official]. Shin Young-eun. 2021-10-08. Maeil Business Newspaper. ko.
  13. Web site: Cable Daily -TOP 10 LIST FOR TV PROGRAMS (Nielsen Korea). Nielsen Korea . ko. December 12, 2021.
  14. Web site: 키마이라: 시청률. Chimera: ratings. December 12, 2021. Naver.