Rookie Cops TV Series (2022) – Watch Online, Release Date, Cast, Episodes, Story, Platform, Trailer, Poster, Review
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Rookie Cops TV Series Details
| Original title | 너와 나의 경찰수업 |
| Also known as | Rookies; 너와 儺儀 警察警察; You and My Police Class; Neowa na-ui gyeongchalsueop; Nŏwa naŭi kyŏngch’alsuŏp; Our Police Class; Our Police Course; Police Class of Mine and Yours, Neowa Naui Gyeongchalhaggyo; 너와 나의 경찰학교 |
| Country | South Korea |
| Language | Korean |
| Genres | Coming of age, Drama, Procedural, Romance |
| Season | 1 |
| Episodes | 16 |
| Release date | January 26 – March 16, 2022 |
| Aired on | Wednesday at 17:00 (KST) |
| Running time | 54–64 minutes |
| Starring | Kang Daniel, Chae Soo-bin, Lee Shin-young, Park Yoo-na |
| Created by | Studio&NEW |
| Directed by | Kim Byung-soo |
| Written by | Lee Ha-na |
| Music by | Opening theme: “In The Dreams” by Kim Kyung-hee and Janet Suhh |
| Production Company | Studio&NEW, The Walt Disney Company (Korea) |
| Original Network | Star |
Rookie Cops Cast & Characters
Main
- Kang Daniel as Wi Seung-hyun, a passionate youth who cannot stand seeing injustice, he aims to follow in the footsteps of his father who is the head of the Gyeonggi Dongbu Police Agency. He places first on the college entrance exam on his second attempt.
- Chae Soo-bin as Go Eun-kang, is active and courageous, she is a troublemaking freshman who enters the police force to chase after an unrequited love and manages to enter the police university after being rejected at first.
- Oh Ah-rin as young Go Eun-kang.
- Lee Shin-young as Kim Tak, a freshman from the junior national judo team who embodies the spirit and passion of youth, is accustomed to being alone but Wi Seung-hyun becomes his one true friend.
- Choi Yoon-woo as young Kim Tak.
- Park Yoo-na as Gi Han-na, a freshman who is self-reliant and a realist with a unique prideful charm, does not miss on ranking first place in the department. Her individualistic tendency creates tension with other students who value group life.
Supporting
- Students
- Park Sung-joon as Yoo Dae-il, a “pure macho” freshman, he considers himself a successful police drama fan because he decided to become an officer after watching Signal, and passes the entrance exam after three tries.
- Min Do-hee as Woo Ju-young, a freshman from a science high school who dreams of becoming a forensics investigator.
- Kim Woo-seok as Seo Bum-ju, a sincere and upright freshman who sometimes has excessive thoughts and worries that reveal a timid side; he is meticulous with planning and has unexpected dance skills.
- Cheon Young-min as Shin A-ri, an ulzzang freshman who is interested in fashion and appearance; has a gloomy image, but in actuality has a soft personality and gradually grows closer to her classmates.
- Park Yeon-woo as Jang Ju-chan, a fourth-year student, president of the student council, and Go Eun-kang’s first love.
- Chung Su-bin as Baek Sun-yu, head of the female student dormitory is also active in school activities, such as training and student council.
- Kim Seung-ho as Pyo Hyun-seok, the head of public relations at the police academy, is friendly and buys food for the juniors but has a dark secret.
- Lee Joon-woo as Um Hyuk, a strict principled upperclassman and the head of the police academy’s education team in charge of training new students.
- Seo Bum-june as Choi In-sik.
- Faculty
- Kim Sang-ho as Cha Yoo-gon, a witty police science professor who as a police officer had run wild in the past without fear of the world before an incident changed his outlook on life.
- Seo Yi-sook as Kim Soon-young, the university dean.
- Choi Woo-ri as Bang Hee-sun, the charismatic criminal psychology professor.
- Kang Ae-shim as dormitory janitor.
- Family
- Son Chang-min as Wi Gi-yong, Wi Seung-hyun’s respected father who is a high ranked police officer.
- Ji Soo-won as Oh Sook-ja, Wi Seung-hyun’s mother with an extraordinary affection for her son.
- Lee Moon-sik as Go Yang-chul, Go Eun-kang’s warmhearted and humorous father.
- Jung Young-joo as Lee Hee-sook, Go Eun-kang’s blunt but affectionate mother and owner of a chicken restaurant.
- Son So-mang as Go Mi-kang, Go Eun-kang’s older sister and an art graduate student with a pure and honest charm.
- Sa Kang as Gi Han-na’s mother.
- Lee Moon-soo as Yoo Dae-il’s grandfather.
- Others
- Kim Yool-ho as Chu Man-seok, a heinous character who commits evil acts.[29]
- Hyun Woo-sung as Kang Nam-gi, a passionate detective struggling to find the truth of the case.
- Park Ji-hoon as one of the bullies at the billiard hall.
- Lee Woo-je as one of the bullies at the billiard hall.
- Ahn Do Kyu as Hong Yoon-ki, the part-time employee being bullied at the billiard hall.
- Kim Kwon as Jo Han-sol, Asia’s young leader and CEO of creative start-up investments.
- Jung Yeo-Jun as Shin Eui-seok, the chief secretary who follows the dire personal life of Korean-American CEO Jo Han-sol.
- Choi Jae-hyun as Min-yong, Wi Seung-hyun’s friend.
- Park Sang-hoon as Lee Se-hyun, the fraudster who was a victim of a bigger scheme.
- Lee Se-mi as Min Hae-ji, the flustered woman at the nightclub.
Special appearances
- Kwak Si-yang as Kim Hyun-soo, a fourth-year student at KNPU and Kim Tak’s older brother.
- Shin Ye-eun as Jang So-yeon, a freshman who dropped out in the middle of the orientation program.
- Go Youn-jung as the profile picture for Yoo Dae-il’s blind date.
- Park Sang-nam as Go Eun-kang’s blind date.
Rookie Cops Storyline
Rookie Cops follows the stories of freshmen recruits at the elite Korean National Police University (KNPU), which is said to be one of the most conservative and exclusive campuses in Korea. Wi Seung-hyun (Kang Daniel) is an honors freshman who wants to take after his father. Everything is going according to plan until he encounters Go Eun-kang (Chae Soo-bin). The youth investigation drama depicts the students’ dreams, love, challenges, and ambitions.
About Rookie Cops TV Series
- Rookie Cops (Korean: 너와 나의 경찰수업) is a South Korean television series written by Lee Ha-na, directed by Kim Byung-soo, and starring Kang Daniel, Chae Soo-bin, Lee Shin-young, and Park Yoo-na.
- On December 22, 2020, Studio&NEW announced it would invest in and produce upcoming projects including Rookie Cops, securing secondary copyrights.
- On February 1, 2021, it was first reported that Rookie Cops would be an original series airing on Disney+.
- On April 30, 2021, a five-year content partnership between NEW and The Walt Disney Company Korea was formalized, with Rookie Cops selected as one of the two initial projects under the deal.
- On February 1 and March 9, 2021, Kang Daniel and Chae Soo-bin were reported to be reviewing casting offers.
- Their lead roles were officially confirmed during the Disney+ APAC Content Showcase held on October 14, 2021.
- In May 2021, Min Do-hee, Lee Shin-young, Kim Woo-seok, and Shin Ye-eun were reported to have joined the cast.
- In June, Kim Sang-ho and Park Yoo-na confirmed their roles, followed by Sa Kang in July.
- Kwak Si-yang’s special appearance was confirmed in October, and the full major cast lineup was revealed in November.
- Filming began in early May 2021 following a script reading and concluded in November 2021.
- On January 25, 2022, footage from the official table read was released.
Rookie Cops Release Date
Rookie Cops aired between from January 26 and March 16, 2022, and consisted of 16 episodes. It released two episodes every Wednesday at 17:00 (KST) on Star via Disney+.
In addition to South Korea, other Disney+ Star markets with Rookie Cops scheduled for January 26, 2022, included Singapore, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand. The series aired on the same date for Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand via Disney+ Hotstar. Two episodes were released on the premiere date.
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Rookie Cops Episodes
Season 1, Episode 1: (Air Date: January 26, 2022)
10 years ago, Kim Hyun-soo was killed in a tragic accident. In the present day, Wi Seung-hyun clashes with a senior at KNPU over mistreatment of fellow freshman Jang So-yeon, who subsequently drops out. Go Eun-kang takes her place, reigniting tensions from a previous encounter with Seung-hyun.
Season 1, Episode 2: (Air Date: January 26, 2022)
Go Eun-kang is accused of illegal filming during training and temporarily detained. With Wi Seung-hyun’s help, she begins investigating to uncover the true culprit and clear her name.
Season 1, Episode 3: (Air Date: February 2, 2022)
Gi Han-na is exposed as the culprit and blackmails the administration to avoid expulsion. A student-led protest, spearheaded by Seung-hyun, leads to the end of Cheongram Education and an official student induction ceremony.
Season 1, Episode 4: (Air Date: February 2, 2022)
Go Eun-kang considers quitting but stays after helping catch a thief with Seung-hyun. Flashbacks reveal Gi Han-na’s traumatic past and her secret collaboration with detective Kang Nam-gi to install the hidden camera.
Season 1, Episode 5: (Air Date: February 9, 2022)
Go Eun-kang moves on from her first love. Wi Seung-hyun and Kim Tak get into a fight defending a worker but are threatened with blackmail after catching a senior cheating on an exam.
Season 1, Episode 6: (Air Date: February 9, 2022)
Pyo Hyun-suk retaliates against Seung-hyun by posting a doctored video. Seung-hyun and Go Eun-kang work together to find the witness who ultimately speaks the truth and clears their names.
Season 1, Episode 7: (Air Date: February 16, 2022)
Cheongram Sports Day training stirs emotions. Jealousy arises as Go Eun-kang sees Seung-hyun with Gi Han-na. Meanwhile, Seung-hyun publicly challenges his father’s speech, raising eyebrows among the seniors.
Season 1, Episode 8: (Air Date: February 16, 2022)
Go Eun-kang supports Jang Ju-chan after his breakup, causing a misunderstanding with Seung-hyun. During Sports Day, Han-na helps Eun-kang complete her race. Seung-hyun and Eun-kang confess their feelings and kiss.
Season 1, Episode 9: (Air Date: February 23, 2022)
Eun-kang and Seung-hyun start a secret relationship. He misses a date but makes up for it with a surprise visit. Their weekend together ends with an unexpected encounter while chasing a fraudster.
Season 1, Episode 10: (Air Date: February 23, 2022)
The team uncovers a kidnapping tied to a scam during their field training and rescues the victim. For their efforts, they receive a commendation from the university.
Season 1, Episode 11: (Air Date: March 2, 2022)
Min Hae-ji tries to blackmail Jo Han-sol but disappears afterward. Seung-hyun ends up with her phone by mistake. He and Eun-kang suspect foul play when the woman is reported missing.
Season 1, Episode 12: (Air Date: March 2, 2022)
During a trip, Seung-hyun and Eun-kang discover Min Hae-ji’s body. They recover hidden footage implicating Jo Han-sol with help from Eun-kang’s sister and plan to hand it over to the police.
Season 1, Episode 13: (Air Date: March 9, 2022)
Eun-kang identifies Jo Han-sol in the footage. Seung-hyun is advised to give the evidence to his father, sparking revelations from detective Kang Nam-gi about Seung-hyun’s father’s involvement in an old case.
Season 1, Episode 14: (Air Date: March 9, 2022)
Kim Tak discovers his brother’s death was tied to Seung-hyun’s family. Feeling betrayed, he leaves KNPU. Seung-hyun and Eun-kang try to bring him back, while Dae-il starts working to help Han-na financially.
Season 1, Episode 15: (Air Date: March 16, 2022)
Yoo Dae-il dies in a suspicious car crash. Han-na finds a heartfelt video from him. The group learns the crash may be linked to corrupt police cover-ups. Eun-kang sets out to get a confession from Jo Han-sol.
Season 1, Episode 16: (Air Date: March 16, 2022)
Eun-kang is kidnapped during her plan but manages to record Jo Han-sol’s confession. Seung-hyun defeats and arrests him. The team celebrates with Eun-kang’s family. In the epilogue, Han-na trains as a double agent, while Seung-hyun leads the student council. Kim Tak and Han-na become instructors, and the group’s legacy continues as new freshmen arrive at KNPU.
