Connection (TV series) explained

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Native Name:
Hangul:커넥션
Rr:Keoneksyeon
Mr:K'ŏneksyŏn
Country:South Korea
Language:Korean
Num Episodes:14
Executive Producer:Lee Kwang-sun [1]
Editor:Jo In-hyung
Runtime:70 minutes
Network:SBS TV

Connection is a 2024 South Korean television series written by Lee Hyun, co-directed by Kim Moon-gyo and Kwon Da-som, and starring Ji Sung, Jeon Mi-do, Kwon Yul, and Kim Kyung-nam. It aired on SBS TV from May 24, to July 6, 2024, every Friday and Saturday at 22:00 (KST). It is also available for streaming on Wavve and Coupang Play in South Korea, on Vidio in Indonesia, and on Kocowa and Viki in selected regions.

Synopsis

It is about the story of an ace detective from the narcotics team who, after being forcibly addicted to drugs by someone, uses the death of his friend as a clue to uncover the story of their 20-year-old altered friendship and the connection between them.

Cast and characters

Main

A detective of Narcotics Team at Anhyeon Police Station, who is respected by his juniors and trusted by his seniors within the police force.

A social affairs reporter of the Anhyeon Economic Daily, who is assertive and outspoken.

A prosecutor at Anhyeon District Office who was known as a child prodigy with a brilliant mind and gets entangled in a case involving his high school classmates Jae-gyeong and Yoon-jin.

A second generation chaebol who holds some sort of power through a friendship that has continued since his school days. He is Keumhyung Group's successor and has tense confrontation with high school classmate Jae-gyeong.

Supporting

CEO of Two Star Holdings, an insurance company, who is talkative and weak-hearted and is in love to Yoon-jin.

A mysterious person who not only finds herself alone due to the sudden death of her husband Jun-seo, but also discovers that she is not the beneficiary of 5 billion won in insurance money.

President of Pil O Real Estate who was a close friend of Jae-gyeong when they were in high school.

Chairman of the Keumhyung Group and Jong-soo's father.

A fighter from Anhyeon City High School and values loyalty more than life. He is Jong-soo's chief secretary.

A taxi driver who is part of the 'Inner Circle' led by Jong-soo and Si-jung's husband.

A researcher at Keumhyung Pharmaceutical.

Captain of Narcotics Team at Anhyeon Police Station.

A detective of Narcotics Team at Anhyeon Police Station and Jae-gyeong trusted right-hand man.

A detective of Violent Crimes Team at Anhyeon Police Station and has an antagonistic relationship with Yeon-joo.

A mystery person who is related to Jae-gyeong's drug addiction.

A member of a drug gang who deals and distributes the Lemon Mulberry pills in Anhyeon City.

Others

The youngest detective of Narcotics Team at Anhyeon Police Station under Jae-gyeong.

A junior reporter at Anhyeon Economic Daily who is Yoon-jin's junior.

Yoon-ho's wife and an Anhyeon City High School alumni.

A high school student who helps Jun-seo in delivering pharmaceutical drugs.

A detective of Violent Crimes Team at Anhyeon Police Station.

A detective of Violent Crimes Team at Anhyeon Police Station.

A senior researcher at Keumhyung Pharmaceutical.

A taxi driver who is Chae Kyung-tae's friend in high school days.

Special appearances

Production

Development

Director Kim Mun-kyo, who worked on Trolley (2023), and writer Lee Hyun, who worked on Diary of a Prosecutor (2019), are in charge of the directing and writing of the series.[23] Studio S, Soul Pictures, and Good Harvest managed the production.[24]

Casting

Ji Sung and Jeon Mi-do were confirmed to star for the series. This is their first time working together on a project.[25] It is also Ji's comeback on SBS since Doctor John in 2019 and it was Jeon's first lead drama in a terrestrial channel since debuting as an actor in 2006.

Release

Connection was announced to air on SBS TV in the first half of 2024. A special teaser of the series was released on December 29, 2023.[26] SBS' production team confirmed that the series would air on May 24, 2024, every Friday and Saturday at 22:00 (KST).[27] It is also available to stream on Wavve, Coupang Play, Kocowa and Vidio.[28] [29]

Viewership

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Original broadcast dateAverage audience share
(Nielsen Korea)[30]
NationwideSeoul
1May 24, 2024
2May 25, 20246.1% 7.0%
3May 31, 20247.0% 6.7%
4June 1, 20247.9% 8.2%
5June 7, 20248.5% 8.5%
6June 8, 20249.4% 10.0%
7June 14, 20249.4% 9.8%
8June 15, 20249.1% 9.5%
9June 21, 20249.1% 8.9%
10June 22, 202411.1% 11.4%
11June 28, 20249.7% 10.4%
12June 29, 202410.6% 11.2%
13July 5, 202411.0% 11.7%
14July 6, 2024
Average
  • In the table above, the represent the lowest ratings and the represent the highest ratings.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: https://programs.sbs.co.kr/drama/connection/about/80974 . . ko:커넥션 . Connection . January 23, 2024 . January 14, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240114015701/https://programs.sbs.co.kr/drama/connection/about/80974 . live.
  2. Web site: https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=416&aid=0000301702 . Kang . Seon-ae . December 11, 2023 . SBS Entertainment News . ko . ko:"이름만 들어도 신뢰감 돋는 조합"...지성-전미도, '커넥션' 출연 확정 . "Combination that gives credibility just by hearing the name"...Ji Sung and Jeon Mi-do confirmed to appear on 'Connection' . January 23, 2024 . . January 23, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240123090738/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=416&aid=0000301702 . live.
  3. Web site: https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/144/0000960140 . Ahn . Byun-gil . May 7, 2024 . . ko . ko:조한결 '커넥션' 출연...지성 아역으로 . Cho Han-gyeol appears in 'Connection'...as young role of Ji Sung . May 10, 2024 . . May 10, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240510175529/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/144/0000960140 . live.
  4. Web site: https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/609/0000854637 . Kim . Myung-mi . May 17, 2024 . Newsen . ko . ko:김민주, 전미도 고등학교 아역 변신 "이제껏 볼 수 없던 얼굴"(커넥션) . Kim Min-ju, transform as Jeon Mi-do in high school days "A face you've never seen before" (Connection) . May 17, 2024 . . May 17, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240517163702/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/609/0000854637 . live.
  5. Web site: https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0001711001 . Lee . Chang-gyu . April 5, 2024 . Sports News . ko . ko:권율, SBS '커넥션' 출연 확정...지성·권미도와 호흡 [공식입장] . Kwon Yul confirmed to appear on SBS 'Connection'...Working with Ji Sung and Jeon Mi-do [Official Statement] . April 6, 2024 . . April 6, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240406161136/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0001711001 . live.
  6. Web site: https://www.newscj.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=3155364 . . July 2, 2024 . Cheonji Ilbo . ko . ko:[대중문화칼럼] 아역 배우의 미래와 인공지능의 향배는 . [Popular Culture Column] The future of young actors and the future of artificial intelligence . October 22, 2024.
  7. Web site: https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0005058719 . Choi . Lee-jung . April 16, 2024 . . ko . ko:김경남, SBS '커넥션' 재벌 2세 변신...지성∙전미도와 호흡 . Kim Kyung-nam, transformed into a second generation chaebol in SBS' 'Connection'...Working with Ji Sung and Jeon Mi-do . April 16, 2024 . . May 10, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240510175608/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/109/0005058719 . live.
  8. Web site: https://n.news.naver.com/article/656/0000096029?sid=102 . Jung . In-seon . July 2, 2024 . Daejeon Ilbo . ko . ko:'커넥션' 박시윤, 대전서 자랐다... 부친은 대덕특구서 근무 중 . 'Connection' Park Si-yun, grew up in Daejeon... Father works in Daedeok Special Zone . October 22, 2024 . Naver.
  9. Web site: https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/108/0003231707 . Lee . Kyung-ho . April 29, 2024 . Star News . ko . ko:정순원, SBS 새 금토극 '커넥션' 합류..전미도와 호흡 [공식] . Jeong Soon-won joins SBS' new Friday-Saturday drama 'Connection'...Working with Jeon Mi-do [Official] . April 30, 2024 . . May 10, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240510175533/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/108/0003231707 . live.
  10. Web site: https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/382/0001135801 . Jo . Sung-woon . July 3, 2024 . . ko . ko:김민주X조한결X조민구, '20년 전, 숨은 이야기 또 있다' (커넥션) . Kim Min-ju X Cho Han-gyeol X Jo Min-gu, '20 years ago, there is another hidden story' (Connection) . October 22, 2024 . Naver.
  11. Web site: https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/108/0003234650 . Kim . Yoo-jin . May 10, 2024 . Star News . ko . ko:문성근·정유민·차엽·이강욱·김민주, '커넥션' 출연 . Moon Seong-geun, Jeong Yu-min, Cha Yeop, Lee Kang-wook, and Kim Min-ju appear in 'Connection' . May 10, 2024 . . May 10, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240510175528/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/108/0003234650 . live.
  12. Web site: https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/416/0000305569 . Kang . Sun-ae . May 16, 2024 . SBS Entertainment News . ko . ko:"지성-전미도와 어떤 관계?"...'커넥션', 필독해야 할 '인물 관계도' . "What is Ji-seong's relationship with Jeon Mi-do?"...'Connection', a must-read 'Character Relationship Chart' . May 17, 2024 . . May 17, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240517191351/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/416/0000305569 . live.
  13. Web site: https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/144/0000962421 . Son . Bong-suk . May 18, 2024 . . ko . ko:신예 이현소, '커넥션' 윤나무 아역 활약 예고 . Rookie Lee Hyun-so, preview of his performance as the young role of Yoon Na-moo in 'Connection' . October 22, 2024 . Naver.
  14. Web site: https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/382/0001122673 . Yoo . Ji-hye . April 28, 2024 . . ko . ko:'명품 조연' 차엽, SBS '커넥션' 출연 확정...'의리남' 변신 . Cha Yup, a 'luxury supporting actor', confirmed to appear in SBS' 'Connection'...Transformation into a 'loyal man' . April 30, 2024 . . May 10, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240510175529/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/382/0001122673 . live.
  15. Web site: https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/312/0000662307 . Ryu . Ye-ji . May 14, 2024 . Ten Asia . ko . ko:이강욱, 결혼 후 택시기사로 열일...열등감·욕심 MAX('커넥션') . Lee Gang-wook works hard as a taxi driver after marriage...Inferiority and greed MAX ('Connection') . May 17, 2024 . . May 17, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240517180914/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/312/0000662307 . live.
  16. Web site: https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=144&aid=0000956709 . Son . Bong-suk . April 19, 2024 . . ko . ko:정재광, '커넥션' 형사 창수 역 출연 . Jung Jae-kwang appears as detective Chang-soo in 'Connection' . April 19, 2024 . . April 19, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240419122104/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=144&aid=0000956709 . live.
  17. Web site: https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/109/0005073631 . Kim . Chae-yeon . May 9, 2024 . . ko . ko:유희제, 지성x전미도 '커넥션' 출연..베일에 감춰진 인물 [공식] . Yoo Hee-je, to appear in Ji Sung x Jeon Mi-do's 'Connection'...A person hidden in the veil [Official] . May 10, 2024 . . May 10, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240510180830/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/109/0005073631 . live.
  18. Web site: https://programs.sbs.co.kr/drama/connection/cast/82693#0_15 . ko:윤사장 . President Yoon . . October 20, 2024 . August 3, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240803161712/https://programs.sbs.co.kr/drama/connection/cast/82693#0_15 . live .
  19. Web site: https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/144/0000959244 . Ahn . Byung-gil . May 2, 2024 . . ko . ko:서이라, 첫 지상파 뜬다...'커넥션' 출연 . Seo Yi-ra, coming for her first terrestrial TV series...To appear on 'Connection' . May 10, 2024 . . May 10, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240510175543/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/144/0000959244 . live.
  20. Web site: https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/009/0005312380 . Lee . Da-gyeon . June 1, 2024 . . ko . ko:'커넥션' 지성X전미도, 마약 중독 비밀 공유...공조 스타트 . 'Connection' Ji Sung X Jeon Mi Do, sharing drug addiction secrets...Cooperation begins . October 22, 2024 . . June 1, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240601111129/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/009/0005312380 . live .
  21. Web site: https://www.stardailynews.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=453590 . Hwang . Gyu-joon . July 7, 2024 . Star Daily News . ko:'커넥션' 지성-전미도, 박찬우(노규민)와의 만남으로 윤나무(박준서)의 진심 알았다 . 'Connection' Ji Sung and Jeon Mi-do, through meeting Park Chan-woo (No Gyu-min), learn about Yoon Na-moo's (Park Jun-seo) true feelings . October 22, 2024.
  22. Web site: https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/416/0000306195 . Kang . Sun-ae . June 14, 2024 . SBS Entertainment News . ko . ko:"모두가 의심스럽다"...'커넥션', 미스터리 6人에 추리력 폭발 . "Everyone is suspicious"...'Connection', 6 mystery people explode with reasoning power . October 22, 2024 . Naver.
  23. Web site: https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=108&aid=0003180863 . Lee . Seung-hun . September 12, 2023 . Star News . ko . ko:[단독]'대상' 지성·'지상파 첫' 전미도, '커넥션' 주인공 [종합] . [Exclusive] 'Grand Prize' Ji Sung, 'First Terrestrial' Jeon Mi-do, are 'Connection' protagonist [Comprehensive] . January 23, 2024 . . May 10, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240510180926/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/108/0003180863 . live.
  24. Web site: https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=382&aid=0001093161 . Choi . Yoon-na . December 11, 2023 . . ko . ko:'에이스 형사' 지성X'사회부 기자' 전미도, '커넥션' 출연 [공식] . 'Ace Detective' Ji Sung X 'Social Affairs Reporter' Jeon Mi-do appears on 'Connection' [Official] . March 5, 2024 . . May 10, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240510180833/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/382/0001093161 . live.
  25. Web site: https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0004981847 . Kang . Seog-jung . December 11, 2023 . . ko . ko:지성･전미도, 믿고 보는 조합..SBS '커넥션' 출연 확정[공식] . Ji Sung and Jeon Mi-do, a trusted combination...SBS 'Connection' casting confirmed [Official] . January 23, 2024 . . December 11, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231211003625/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0004981847 . live.
  26. Web site: https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=312&aid=0000642878 . Lee . Ha-neul . December 30, 2023 . Ten Asia . ko . ko:"마약반 형사가 마약을 해?" 지성·전미도 SBS 드라마 '커넥션' 스페셜 티저 공개 . "Does a Narcotics Detective Do Drugs?" Ji Sung and Jeon Mi-do SBS drama 'Connection' Special Teaser Released . January 23, 2024 . . January 23, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240123090740/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=312&aid=0000642878 . live.
  27. Web site: https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=629&aid=0000282168 . Moon . Hwa-young . April 19, 2024 . The Fact . ko . ko:'커넥션' 지성·전미도, 마약 중독 추적한다...5월 24일 첫방 . 'Connection' Ji Sung and Jeon Mi-do track down drug addiction...First broadcast on May 24th . April 19, 2024 . . May 10, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240510181328/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/629/0000282168 . live.
  28. Web site: https://news.nate.com/view/20240524n31164 . Hong . Ji-hoon . May 24, 2024 . Biz Enter . ko . ko:드라마 '커넥션', 원작 웹툰 없는 등장 인물 관계도 본격 전개...OTT 재방송 다시보기 웨이브·쿠팡플레이 . Drama 'Connection', character relationships without the original webtoon are in full swing...Watch OTT reruns again Wavve·Coupang Play . May 24, 2024 . . May 24, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240524154432/https://news.nate.com/view/20240524n31164 . live.
  29. Web site: Ji Sung's Connection climbs high on buzzworthy K-drama chart; Hierarchy wins Netflix audiences on Global Top 10 . Grover . Ashima . June 21, 2024 . . October 20, 2024.
  30. Nielsen Korea ratings:
    • Web site: Ep. 1 . May 24, 2024 . . ko . May 25, 2024 . June 3, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240603032906/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20240524 . live.
    • Web site: Ep. 2 . May 25, 2024 . . ko . May 26, 2024 . May 25, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240525230619/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20240525 . live.
    • Web site: Ep. 3 . May 31, 2024 . . ko . June 1, 2024 . June 3, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240603033028/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20240531 . live.
    • Web site: Ep. 4 . June 1, 2024 . . ko . June 1, 2024 . June 3, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240603032936/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20240601 . live.
    • Web site: Ep. 5 . June 7, 2024 . . ko . June 8, 2024 . June 7, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240607230621/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20240607 . live.
    • Web site: Ep. 6 . June 8, 2024 . . ko . June 9, 2024 . June 8, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240608235541/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20240608 . live.
    • Web site: Ep. 7 . June 14, 2024 . . ko . June 15, 2024 . June 14, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240614225208/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20240614 . live.
    • Web site: Ep. 8 . June 15, 2024 . . ko . June 16, 2024 . June 15, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240615231411/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20240615 . live.
    • Web site: Ep. 9 . June 21, 2024 . . ko . June 22, 2024 . June 23, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240623002544/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20240621 . live.
    • Web site: Ep. 10 . June 22, 2024 . . ko . June 23, 2024 . June 23, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240623003147/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20240622 . live.
    • Web site: Ep. 11 . June 28, 2024 . . ko . June 29, 2024 . June 28, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240628232317/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20240628 . live.
    • Web site: Ep. 12 . June 29, 2024 . . ko . June 30, 2024 . August 29, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240829095321/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20240629 . live.
    • Web site: Ep. 13 . July 5, 2024 . . ko . July 6, 2024 . July 6, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240706003343/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20240705 . live.
    • Web site: Ep. 14 . July 6, 2024 . . ko . July 7, 2024 . August 20, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240820172518/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20240706 . live.

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