Possessed (TV series) explained

Native Name:
Hangul:빙의
Rr:Bing-ui
Lk:Possession
Creator:Studio Dragon
Director:Choi Do-hoon
Country:South Korea
Language:Korean
Num Episodes:16
Num Seasons:One
Producer:Song Jung-woo
Camera:Single-camera
Runtime:60 minutes
Company:Daydream Entertainment
Network:OCN

Possessed is a 2019 South Korean television series starring Song Sae-byeok, Go Joon-hee, Yeon Jung-hoon and Jo Han-sun. It aired on OCN's Wednesdays and Thursdays at 23:00 KST from March 6 to April 25, 2019.[1] [2] [3]

Synopsis

Detective Kang Pil-sung and psychic medium Hong Seo-jung join forces to get rid of the ghost of a murderer who was executed 20 years ago.

Cast

Main

A police detective who was abandoned by his family and is trying to unlock the secrets of his newly found powers of seeing ghosts.

A woman who can see ghosts, read people's minds, and control people, plus has some knowledge about spirits. She has never met her mother, having been abandoned by her at a young age.

The new body that Hwang Dae-du possesses. He is a wealthy businessman and is the CEO of TF Group. When possessed, he could control a drug that can turn people into a zombie-like creature.

A follower of the serial killer Hwang Dae-du who briefly inhibits his spirit. He is a surgeon at Hanul Medical Center. He is killed after he is shot multiple times by policemen.

Supporting

Twenty years ago

A former police officer and veteran detective who lost his partner and is killed by Seon Yang-woo. He arrested Hwang Dae-du. He wages constant battle with Hwang Dae-du and will do anything to stop him from getting power.

Detective Kim Nak-chun's daughter

A serial killer responsible for 30 murders over 5 years. He is a spirit, having been executed 20 years ago, but seeks to gain power to restore his body.

At Sangdong Police Station

The chief of police who acts as a Guardian to Kang Pil-sung. He is a tough but soft officer who tries to help his comrades. He is killed when he is shot but goes into Pil-sung to instruct him what to do.

A police officer who is Kim Joon-hyung's boss. He gets discouraged easily.

A new recruit who is Choi Nam-hyun's partner. The youngest detective.

A cute and lovable traffic cop who retains her youthful appearance.

Detective Yoo's daughter.

People around Seo-jung

Seo-jung's mother, she is a worshipper who was killed by Seon Yang-woo. Her spirit is then killed by Hwang Dae-du. She had the power of summoning spirits but unlike her daughter, she can cast spells.

A playful shaman who enjoys dating pretty women who comes to him for fortune telling.

Seo-jung's landlady and sports dance instructor. She is in love with Bae Do-ryeong.

People around Soo-hyeok

Gangster boss who takes care of Oh Soo-hyeok's work and takes advantage of other people. Soo-hyeok's assistant who becomes the new Hwang Dae-du when his spirit enters his body. He was responsible for killing Pil-sung's mother and his assistant.

Others

Seo-jung's best friend and owner of a clothing store.

Female employee at Hanul Medical Center.

Cameos

Original soundtrack

Possessed OST
Type:Soundtrack
Artist:Various artists
Released:2019
Genre:Soundtrack

Part 9

Ratings

In this table, represent the lowest ratings and represent the highest ratings.

Original broadcast dateAverage audience share
AGB Nielsen[8]
NationwideSeoul
1March 6, 20191.558%
2March 7, 2019
3March 13, 20192.190%2.721%
4March 14, 20192.263%3.154%
5March 20, 20192.135%2.624%
6March 21, 20192.312%2.902%
7March 27, 20191.906%2.531%
8March 28, 20191.966%2.536%
9April 3, 20191.880%2.425%
10April 4, 20191.676%2.054%
11April 10, 20191.565%2.052%
12April 11, 20191.621%2.272%
13April 17, 20191.466%1.919%
14April 18, 20191.488%1.884%
15April 24, 20191.842%
16April 25, 20191.858%2.195%
Average

Notes and References

  1. Web site: OCN 2019 상반기 라인업 공개, 이서진·성동일 '트랩'→'구해줘2' 확정(공식). January 31, 2019. February 12, 2019. Newsen. Naver. ko.
  2. Web site: OCN's action-packed thriller 'Possessed' goes after spirits. February 27, 2019. Korea JoongAg Daily.
  3. Web site: In 'Possessed,' Go Joon-hee is spirit medium while Yeon Jeong-Hun plays villain. 26 February 2019. Kpop Herald.
  4. Web site: 송새벽X고준희, OCN 휴먼 코믹 스릴러 '빙의' 출연 확정 [공식]]. October 18, 2018. February 12, 2019. My Daily. Naver. ko.
  5. Web site: 조한선, OCN '빙의'로 2년 2개월 만에 안방 복귀. October 19, 2018. February 12, 2019. MK. Naver. ko.
  6. Web site: 2017-03-30 . ko:남궁민 "'김과장'에 빙의 된지 오래..종영 아쉽다" 소감 . Namgoong Min "It's been a long time since I've been possessed by 'Chief Kim'... I'm sorry it ended" . 2022-12-20 . Sports Today . ko.
  7. Web site: Possessed - Cast (Korean Drama, 2019, 빙의). Hancinema. March 12, 2019.
  8. Web site: Nielsen Korea. AGB Nielsen Media Research. ko. March 6, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20160601140426/http://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=3_1&area=00. June 1, 2016. dead.