Choi Woo Sung stars in MBC’s latest Korean drama, Chief Detective 1958, marking his return to television after his appearance in tvN’s one-act drama, O’PENing: XX XY in 2022. In this new series, he shares the screen with Lee Je Hoon, Lee Dong Hwi, and Yoon Hyun Soo.
Chief Detective 1958 revisits the legendary detective team from Chief Inspector (1971) in a prequel story. Choi Woo Sung portrays a detective who was once under the late actor Cho Kyung Hwan. Here are seven key facts about Choi Woo Sung’s character in Chief Detective 1958:
1. Choi Woo Sung plays Jo Kyeong Hwan, a worker at a rice shop in Jongnam market, believed to bring good luck.
portrait of Choi Woo Sung behind the scenes of the 1958 drama Chief Detective (post.naver.com/에이엠엔터테인먼트)2. Jo Kyeong Hwan, also known as the brown bear arm, possesses extraordinary strength, often surprising those around him.
portrait of Choi Woo Sung behind the scenes of the 1958 drama Chief Detective (post.naver.com/에이엠엔터테인먼트)3. Thanks to his remarkable strength and agility, Jo Kyeong Hwan can effortlessly carry large amounts of rice.
poster of Choi Woo Sung in the drama Chief Detective 1958 (instagram.com/mbcdrama_now)4. Despite his usual politeness, Jo Kyeong Hwan has no patience for gangsters and won’t hesitate to confront them.
portrait of Choi Woo Sung behind the scenes of the 1958 drama Chief Detective (post.naver.com/에이엠엔터테인먼트)5. When in love, Jo Kyeong Hwan transforms into a determined individual, ready to overcome any obstacle for his beloved.
portrait of Choi Woo Sung behind the scenes of the 1958 drama Chief Detective (post.naver.com/에이엠엔터테인먼트)6. Jo Kyeong Hwan holds a negative bias against detectives due to the rising corruption within their ranks, leading to neglect of their duties.
portrait of Choi Woo Sung behind the scenes of the 1958 drama Chief Detective (post.naver.com/에이엠엔터테인먼트)7. His encounter with Park Yeong Han (Lee Je Hoon), which inspires him to become a detective, is a pivotal moment to anticipate.
portrait of Choi Woo Sung behind the scenes of the 1958 drama Chief Detective (post.naver.com/에이엠엔터테인먼트)Choi Woo Sung even gained 25 kg for his role in the drama. Don’t miss the premiere of Chief Detective 1958 on April 19, exclusively on Disney+ Hotstar!