Lee Je-hoon and Lee Dong-hwi team up in Chief Inspector 1963

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Yoon Hyun-soo, Lee Je-hoon, Lee Dong-hwi, Choi Woo-sung

If you’re like me, still wishing there was a Season 2 of Signal, then this drama might just scratch that itch. In MBC’s upcoming crime thriller Chief Inspector 1963, Lee Je-hoon (Taxi Driver 2) stars as a detective whose righteous spirit and unwavering moral compass often get him in trouble. Interestingly, the drama is a prequel to the drama Chief Inspector, which aired during the 70s and 80s. Not only did it run for nearly 900 episodes, but it also recorded 70% viewership, making it a household name across the nation. Whoa, this show certainly has big shoes to fill.

Rewinding a decade into the past, we’ll meet our protagonist Park Young-han (Lee Je-hoon) before he became the titular chief inspector. Railing against the world for its callous crushing of human dignity, Young-han believes in karmic retribution, and he’ll make sure those criminals get their just desserts. He may seem like he’s full of hot air, but he isn’t all talk — his keen insight and unwavering resolve prove that he has the skills to persevere even under pressure.

Opposite him is Lee Dong-hwi (Big Bet) as the detective Kim Sang-soon, who’s made “my way or the highway” his personal motto. Having grown up in poverty, he’s learnt to rely solely on his grit — and his unapologetically unorthodox methods have earned him the title of the police station’s crazy dog. Just when Sang-soon’s energy begins to wane in the face of ubiquitous corruption, Young-han enters his life, creating a turning point.

As for the rest of the police station, we have Choi Woo-sung (Melancholia) as the team’s ace Jo Kyung-hwan. Don’t let his amiable disposition and polite demeanor fool you, because his intolerance for injustice has him charging at cases like a bulldozer. High-five, Young-han?

On the other end of the impulsivity spectrum, we have the level-headed tactician Seo Ho-jung, played by Yoon Hyun-soo (Seasons of Blossom). A brilliant strategist, Ho-jung has a sharp mind and elite credentials to back his schemes up — except his hubris often has him making irreparable mistakes. Through Young-han, he’ll face his life’s greatest challenge, but it seems his initial apprehension may soon turn into an opportunity for humility and growth.

Directed by Kim Sung-hoon (Rampant), and written by Kim Young-shin with Park Jae-bum (Vincenzo) overseeing the production as a creator, Chief Inspector 1963 aims to broadcast next year.

Via Sports Kyunghyang
 
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