Chief Detective 1958
Series Details:
| Original title | 수사반장 1958 |
| Also known as | Chief Inspector: The Beginning; 搜査班長 1958; Susabanjang 1958 |
| Country | South Korea |
| Language | Korean |
| Genre | Period drama, Crime, Comedy, Action |
| Season | 1 |
| Episodes | 10 |
| Release date | April 19 – May 18, 2024 |
| Aired on | Friday and Saturday at 21:50 (KST) |
| Running time | 62min |
| Age rating | 15+ |
| Starring | Lee Je-hoon, Lee Dong-hwi, Choi Woo-sung, Yoon Hyun-soo |
| Created by | Park Jae-beom |
| Developed by | Jang Jae-hoon, Hong Seok-woo |
| Directed by | Kim Sung-hoon |
| Written by | Kim Young-shin |
| Produced by | Ahn Eun-mi, Yoon Hong-mi, Kim Ji-ha, Ji Hwan |
| Executive producers | Bang Ok-kyung, Yoon Suk-dong |
| Cinematography by | Kim Hyung-suk, Yang Hee-jin |
| Edited by | Shin Min-kyung |
| Music by | Kim Woo-geun |
| Production Company | Barunson Studio |
| Original Network | MBC TV |
Trailer, Teaser & Video:
Poster & Photos:
Cast & Characters:
Main
- Lee Je-hoon as Park Yeong-han
- Lee Dong-hwi as Kim Sang-sun
- Choi Woo-sung as Jo Gyeong-hwan
- Yoon Hyun-soo as Seo Ho-jeong
- Seo Eun-soo as Lee Hye-ju
Supporting
- Jongnam Police Station Investigation Unit 1
- Choi Deok-moon as Yu Dae-cheon
- Jongnam Police Station Investigation Unit 2
- Song Wook-kyung as Byun Dae-sik
- Ryu Yeon-seok as Song Jae-deok
- Jo Han-jun as Hwang Soo-man
- Nam Hyun-woo as Oh Ji-sub
- National Forensic Service
- Go Sang-ho as Moon Guk-cheol
- Jongnam Seorim
- Chung Su-bin as Bong Nan-sil
- Jongnam Market
- Uhm Jun-gi as Seong-chil
- Cha Mi-kyung as Grandma Ho
- Kim Seo-an as Geum-ok
- Dongdaemun gang
- Kim Young-sung as Lee Jung-jae
- Kang In-kwon as Sal Mo-sa
- Park Jung-hyuk as Bang Wool-baem
- Boarding House
- Joo In-young as Mrs. Paju
- Shin Min-jae as Geum Eun-dong
- Lee Suk-hyeong as Jung Guk-jin
Others
- Do Woo as Nam Sung-hoon
- Kim Min-jae as Baek Do-seok
- Moon Jin-seung as Detective Kang
- Yoon Woo as Kim Soon-kyung
Special appearances
- Choi Bool-am as present day Park Yeong-han
- Kim Soo-jin as Audrey Ko
- Ko Seo-hee as Jang Mal-sun
Storyline:
Set in the 1950s to 1960s, ten years before the original series, the story follows Detective Park Yeong-han, who specializes in apprehending petty thieves, teams up with three unique colleagues to break down the absurdities of corrupt power with common sense, and is reborn as a detective for the people.
About Chief Detective 1958 TV Series:
Chief Detective 1958 (Korean: 수사반장 1958) is a South Korean television series written by Kim Young-shin, directed by Kim Sung-hoon, and starring Lee Je-hoon, Lee Dong-hwi, Choi Woo-sung and Yoon Hyun-soo. As a prequel of the series Chief Inspector.
It aired on MBC TV from April 19, to May 18, 2024, every Friday and Saturday at 21:50 (KST). It is also available for streaming on Disney+ in selected regions.
Chief Detective 1958 Episodes:
Chief Detective 1958 S1.E1
Wed, May 22, 2024
Detective Park Yeong-han, known for tackling petty criminals, transfers to Seoul’s Jongnam Police Station in 1958. His first case pits him against the Dongdaemun gang, who target a market vendor in a politically charged attack.
Chief Detective 1958 S1.E2
Sat, Apr 20, 2024
While attempting to apprehend smugglers, Yeong-han and Sang-sun face interference from corrupt officers. Yeong-han devises a plan to expose the corruption, but threats from the Dongdaemun gang force him to hide in a bookstore.
Chief Detective 1958 S1.E3
Fri, Apr 26, 2024
Tasked with clearing beggars from the streets, Yeong-han sees an opportunity to gather allies. Unit 1 enlists beggars to uncover a bank robbery plan, using their insights to thwart a prominent heist in the provinces.
Chief Detective 1958 S1.E4
Sat, Apr 27, 2024
While investigating a missing baby, Unit 1 discovers ten infant bodies, leading Yeong-han to uncover dark secrets about the Angel House orphanage and its director’s sinister past.
Chief Detective 1958 S1.E5
Fri, May 3, 2024
Yeong-han gathers evidence to arrest Viper with the help of a store owner’s daughter, but Viper is quickly released due to fabricated testimony and insufficient proof.
Chief Detective 1958 S1.E6
Sat, May 4, 2024
A new Senior Superintendent, Baek Do-seok, takes over Jongnam Police Station. Meanwhile, Senior Superintendent Choi eyes a promotion in the Public Security Department.
Chief Detective 1958 S1.E7
Fri, May 10, 2024
Yeong-han investigates a suspicious 1962 suicide and uncovers inconsistencies. Despite interference from Baek Do-seok, Yeong-han’s team finds a critical witness, unraveling hidden truths.
Chief Detective 1958 S1.E8
Sat, May 11, 2024
Unit 1 takes on a brutal case involving late-night assaults that leave one victim unconscious. Simultaneously, they respond to a murder report, complicating their investigation.
Chief Detective 1958 S1.E9
Fri, May 17, 2024
After a missing factory worker is reported, Yeong-han suspects the wealthy factory owner but faces obstruction when Baek Do-seok releases the suspect. The case escalates as a woman’s body is found at the base of a cliff.
Chief Detective 1958 S1.E10
Sat, May 18, 2024
Park Yeong-han uncovers Baek Do-seok’s dark secrets, prompting Do-seok to orchestrate a nefarious scheme. Meanwhile, Nan-sil makes headway in her own endeavors.
Chief Detective 1958 Average TV Viewership Ratings:
| Ep. | Original Broadcast Date | Nationwide (%) | Seoul (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | April 19, 2024 | 10.1% (1st) | 10.3% (1st) |
| 2 | April 20, 2024 | 7.8% (2nd) | 8.1% (2nd) |
| 3 | April 26, 2024 | 10.8% (1st) | 10.6% (1st) |
| 4 | April 27, 2024 | 7.1% (2nd) | 7.0% (2nd) |
| 5 | May 3, 2024 | 9.5% (2nd) | 9.1% (1st) |
| 6 | May 4, 2024 | 9.0% (2nd) | 9.2% (2nd) |
| 7 | May 10, 2024 | 9.9% (2nd) | 9.8% (1st) |
| 8 | May 11, 2024 | 9.7% (2nd) | 10.1% (2nd) |
| 9 | May 17, 2024 | 10.0% (2nd) | 9.3% (1st) |
| 10 | May 18, 2024 | 10.6% (2nd) | 10.6% (2nd) |