Parole Examiner Lee Explained

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Native Name:
Hangul:가석방 심사관 이한신
Rr:Gaseokbang simsagwan ihansin
Mr:Kasŏkpang shimsagwan ihanshin
Director:Yoon Sang-ho
Country:South Korea
Language:Korean
Num Episodes:6
Runtime:60 minutes[1]
Company:Kortop Media
Network:tvN
Last Aired:present

Parole Examiner Lee is an ongoing South Korean television series starring Go Soo, Kwon Yu-ri, Baek Ji-won, and Lee Hak-joo. The series revolves around lawyer-turned-parole examiner Lee Han-shin, who stops at nothing to prevent dangerous convicts from being granted parole. It premiered on tvN on November 18, 2024 and airs every Monday and Tuesday at 20:50 (KST). It is also available for streaming on Viki in selected regions.

Synopsis

The series depicts the thrilling, ironclad defense of lawyer Lee Han-shin, who becomes the final judge of prisoners and a 'parole officer' who stops people with bad conscience.

Cast

An ironclad parole judge who stops bad guys who spend money and connections to get out of prison.

An ace detective who shows outstanding ability in her work with her outstanding eye for detail and strong sense of responsibility.

Another partner who works with Lee Han-shin. She is a legend in the loan shark industry who helps Lee Han-shin to recover the money he owed.

A arrogant second-generation chaebol who is fearless in the world.

Release

Parole Examiner Lee was confirmed to premiere on tvN on November 18, 2024, every Monday and Tuesday at 20:50 (KST).[4] It is also available to stream on Viki in 190 countries.[5]

Viewership

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Original broadcast dateAverage audience share
(Nielsen Korea)[6]
NationwideSeoul
1November 18, 2024 4.854%
2November 19, 20245.352% 5.311%
3November 25, 20244.682%
4November 26, 2024
5December 2, 20245.102% 4.722%
6December 3, 20245.552% 5.514%
7December 9, 2024
8December 10, 2024
9December 16, 2024
10December 17, 2024
11December 23, 2024
12December 24, 2024
Average
  • In the table above, the represent the lowest ratings and the represent the highest ratings.
  • This drama airs on a cable channel/pay TV which normally has a relatively smaller audience compared to free-to-air TV/public broadcasters (KBS, SBS, MBC, and EBS).

Notes and References

  1. Web site: ko: 가석방 심사관 이한신 . Parole Examiner Lee . November 16, 2024 . studiogenie.
  2. Web site: '가석방 심사관 이한신' 고수X권유리X백지원X이학주 출연 확정 [공식]]. 'Parole Judge Lee Han-shin' Ko Soo X Kwon Yu-ri X Baek Ji-won X Lee Hak-joo confirmed to appear [Official]. Naver. Newsen. ko. Lee. Min-ji. August 26, 2024. August 26, 2024.
  3. Web site: 권유리 형사 된다, '가석방 심사관 이한신' 출연확정 [공식]]. Kwon Yuri becomes detective, confirmed to appear in 'Parole Judge Lee Han-shin' [Official]. Naver. Sports Donga. ko. Hong. Se-young. August 26, 2024. August 26, 2024.
  4. Web site: ko:고수, '가석방 심사관' 됐다..11월 18일 첫방송 확정. Go Soo becomes a 'Parole Examiner'..First broadcast confirmed for November 18th. https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/112/0003723040. Naver. Herald Pop. ko. Kim. Ji-hye. September 30, 2024. November 18, 2024.
  5. Web site: ko:해외에서 뭐가 흥할까? 라쿠텐 비키, K-콘텐츠 라인업 공개. What's hot overseas? Rakuten Viki reveals K-content lineup. https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/144/0000993169. Naver. ko. Son. Bong-suk. October 8, 2024. October 17, 2024.
  6. Nielsen Korea ratings:
    • Web site: Ep. 1. Nielsen Korea. ko. November 18, 2024. November 18, 2024.
    • Web site: Ep. 2. Nielsen Korea. ko. November 19, 2024. November 20, 2024.
    • Web site: Ep. 3. Nielsen Korea. ko. November 25, 2024. November 26, 2024.
    • Web site: Ep. 4. Nielsen Korea. ko. November 26, 2024. November 27, 2024.
    • Web site: Ep. 5. Nielsen Korea. ko. December 2, 2024. December 3, 2024.
    • Web site: Ep. 6. Nielsen Korea. ko. December 3, 2024. December 4, 2024.