Drama Chief Detective 1958 kicked off with impressive ratings in its first two episodes. Despite a slight dip from 10.1 percent in the debut to 7.8 percent in the second, the numbers remained strong. Viewers not only enjoy the investigative content but also appreciate the touch of comedy, which adds to the comfort of watching.
This new MBC drama also weaves in a romantic storyline involving its protagonist, detective Park Yeong Han (played by Lee Je Hoon). His encounter with a girl named Lee Hye Ju (portrayed by Seo Eun Soo) sets the stage for a budding romance. Here are key details about their initial meeting in Chief Detective 1958.
Warning: Spoilers ahead.
1. Park Yeong Han made waves upon his arrival in Jongnam when he clashed with the henchmen of notorious gangster Lee Jung Jae.
footage of Lee Je Hoon in the drama Chief Detective 1958 (instagram.com/mbcdrama_now)2. umors of a detective unleashing a snake at a gathering for Lee Jung Jae’s associates reached even Lee Hye Ju’s ears.
footage of Seo Eun Soo in the drama Chief Detective 1958 (instagram.com/mbcdrama_now)3. One night, Park Yeong Han found himself being pursued by the gang and sought refuge in Lee Hye Ju’s bookstore.
footage of Lee Je Hoon in the drama Chief Detective 1958 (instagram.com/mbcdrama_now)4. Despite the risks involved, Lee Hye Ju decided to assist Park Yeong Han by providing him shelter.
footage of Lee Je Hoon in the drama Chief Detective 1958 (doc. MBC/Chief Detective 1958)5. When the gangsters attempted to raid the bookstore, Lee Hye Ju cleverly thwarted their efforts, leaving them empty-handed.
footage of Seo Eun Soo in the drama Chief Detective 1958 (doc. MBC/Chief Detective 1958)6. As they conversed while tidying up books, Lee Hye Ju discovered Park Yeong Han’s profession as a detective, known for his unconventional methods.
footage of Seo Eun Soo in the drama Chief Detective 1958 (instagram.com/mbcdrama_now)7. The kind bookseller not only tended to Park Yeong Han’s wound but also offered him a handkerchief and promised future assistance.
footage of Lee Je Hoon and Seo Eun Soo in the 1958 drama Chief Detective (instagram.com/mbcdrama_now)From their first encounter, Park Yeong Han and Lee Hye Ju felt a connection. Though initially awkward, viewers eagerly anticipate the development of their romance in the upcoming episodes of Chief Detective 1958.