[REVIEW] Drama CHIEF DETECTIVE 1958, Lee Je Hoon's Action Against Crime & Corrupt Police in the Classic Era

Kapanlagi.com - The latest Korean drama titled CHIEF DETECTIVE 1958 finally premiered on Friday (19/4). Starring Lee Je Hoon and Lee Dong Hwi, this 12-episode drama turns out to be a prequel to the legendary drama CHIEF INSPECTOR which aired in 1971.

Lee Je Hoon portrays the character of young Detective Park Young Han, previously played by the talented actor Choi Bool Am. Unlike Choi Bool Am, who was already a veteran detective in the first version of the drama, Lee Je Hoon tries to show character development as a young and inexperienced police officer.

Together with his team, consisting of honest police officers Kim Sang Soon (Lee Dong Hwi), Jo Kyeong Hwan (Choi Woo Sung), and Seo Ho Jung (Yoon Hyun Soo), Park Young Han strives to fight against all forms of crime. Under the leadership of Yoo Dae Cheon (Choi Duk Moon), they are also ready to eradicate the corruption among the police in the classic era.

1. A Different Classic Detective Story

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Adapted as a prequel to the legendary 70s drama, CHIEF DETECTIVE 1958 has become one of the most highly anticipated dramas, especially by the Korean public. After the success of TAXI DRIVER, Lee Je Hoon finally stars in a similar drama, but this time he plays a detective.

Different from the usual crime dramas we know, CHIEF DETECTIVE 1958 shows what police work was like in the classic era. Besides having a bad image in the eyes of civilians due to various corrupt actions such as collaborating with gangsters and being involved in smuggling with the American army, Park Young Han and his team prove that honest police officers still exist, albeit rare in their time.

Striving to eradicate crime and regain the trust of the community, this drama presents exciting action scenes set in the 50s. Without advanced forensic teams or the now crucial CCTV in the investigation process, Park Young Han and his team emphasize strategy and cohesive teamwork, and they are relentless when fighting criminals.

2. Chemistry of the Cast & Entertaining Comedy Touch

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As mentioned earlier, Park Young Han and his team, Kim Sang Soon, Jo Kyeong Hwan, and Seo Ho Jung, work under the leadership of Yoo Dae Cheon. These four actors show the best chemistry as expected by the audience.

Being the main cast in this drama, they portray their characters very well. With their respective strengths, Crime Unit 1 works together cohesively to solve cases that were never clear before.

In addition to the chemistry and bromance, the audience will also be entertained by the presented comedic touch. Moreover, Lee Je Hoon is known as one of the expressive actors who is not hesitant to show various hilarious expressions in front of the camera. Lee Dong Hwi, with his nickname as 'crazy dog', combined with Choi Woo Sung, the strongest one, and Yoon Hyun Soo, a clever police officer with various knowledge.

3. Romantic Elements Liked by the Audience

Although introduced as an action and crime drama, CHIEF DETECTIVE 1958 actually contains romantic elements that are liked by the audience. In the first drama, the audience was amazed by how competent Detective Park was, but in this prequel version, the audience is invited to get closer to Park Young Han's personal life.

Although Detective Park is obsessed with his duty as a police officer and upholder of justice for the common people, at his young age, he also feels sparks of romance and falls in love at first sight. So, who does Park Young Han fall in love with?

Curious about how exciting CHIEF DETECTIVE 1958 is? What are the actions of Detective Park Young Han and his team in eradicating crime and fighting corrupt police around him? Don't miss this legendary drama prequel, only on Disney+ Hotstar! ;)

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