Korean drama Chief Detective 1958 is getting a lot of attention from Korean viewers. It’s a remake of a 1970s drama and has been a hit since it started airing.
The show follows Park Yeong Han (played by Lee Je Hoon), a detective from Hwangchun who fearlessly goes after criminals. When he moves to Seoul, he joins the investigation department, specifically team unit 1. Let’s talk about some toxic characters from Chief Detective 1958 that Park Yeong Han and his team have to deal with. Brace yourself for some serious annoyance!
1. Beom Do Seok
excerpt from the drama Chief Detective 1958 (instagram.com/mbcdrama_now)This character, played by Kim Min Jae, is a former leader of military special forces. He used to be Park Yeong Han’s boss and trained soldiers to kill, often targeting innocent people. In the latest episodes, Beom Do Seok becomes the new senior AKBP in the Jongnam police, still causing trouble. He even attacked Yu Dae Cheon, the leader of Unit 1, following orders from Choi Dal Sik.
2. Choi Dal Sik
excerpt from the drama Chief Detective 1958 (instagram.com/mbcdrama_now)Choi Dal Sik, a former senior AKBP, is affiliated with a pro-Japanese party called Sinkwang. He often tries to release criminals caught by Unit 1 and obstructs their investigations. Despite this, he craves praise when the team succeeds. In the latest episode, he instructed Beom Do Seok to attack Yu Dae Cheon due to their history.
3. Byun Dae Sik
excerpt from the drama Chief Detective 1958 (instagram.com/mbcdrama_now)Byun Dae Sik (played by Song Wook Kyung) leads unit 2 but sets a bad example by colluding with criminals for money. Instead of helping catch them, he works with them. When Yu Dae Cheon got injured, Byun Dae Sik prioritized welcoming Bom Deo Seok over visiting him.
4. Hwang Soo Man
excerpt from the drama Chief Detective 1958 (instagram.com/mbcdrama_now)Hwang Soo Man (played by Jo Han Joon) is also part of unit 2 and neglects his duties, focusing on unimportant tasks. He blamed a new team member, Seo Ho Jeong, for a failed negotiation and made him shine their shoes daily.
5. Lee Jung Jae
excerpt from the drama Chief Detective 1958 (instagram.com/mbcdrama_now)Lee Jung Jae, played by Kim Young Sung, is a feared gang leader who influences politics. He bribes various parties and suppresses negative media coverage to maintain his public image. He poses a significant challenge for Unit 1.
6. Ou Sam Ryeong
excerpt from the drama Chief Detective 1958 (instagram.com/mbcdrama_now)Ou Sam Ryeong (played by Kang In Kwon) is Lee Jung Jae’s right-hand man, known for oppressing the weak. He brutally killed Kim Sung Chil, a grandson of a local rice cake owner, and was eventually imprisoned and executed for his crimes.
7. Audrey Ko
excerpt from the drama Chief Detective 1958 (instagram.com/mbcdrama_now)Audrey Ko (played by Kim Soo Jin) is a secretary of the Women’s Association, secretly involved in child trafficking. Despite managing an orphanage, Audrey kidnaps children for profit, even killing them if they are deemed unfit for adoption.
These seven characters have captivated the audience with their villainous deeds in Chief Detective 1958. Let’s hope justice catches up with them soon!
