Chief Detective 1958 is now in its second half. Episodes 5 and 6 see Park Yeong Han (played by Lee Je Hoon) and his team facing escalating conflicts. Park Yeong Han encounters an old foe turned villain, complicating matters for his team.
A central conflict in the latest episode revolves around the stabbing of Yu Dae Cheon (portrayed by Choi Duk Moon). The head of Unit One becomes a victim of a vicious attack, leaving him severely injured. Park Yeong Han, determined to solve the case, seeks the original perpetrator.
Warning: Spoilers ahead.
1. Timeline of the Attack on Chief Yu
Choi Duk Moon in Chief Detective 1958 (doc. MBC/Chief Detective 1958)Yu Dae Cheon, also known as Chief Yu, was attacked after dining with Unit One. He was assaulted while walking home alone. The attack took place in a secluded, dimly lit area, with no witnesses present.
2. Severe Head Injury
Choi Duk Moon in Chief Detective 1958 (doc. MBC/Chief Detective 1958)Chief Yu, skilled in martial arts, was unable to defend himself against three assailants. One of them stabbed him in the leg, causing serious harm. He remained unconscious in the hospital for an extended period, facing the possibility of a permanent limp.
3. Unit One’s Investigation
excerpt from the drama Chief Detective 1958 (twitter.com/mbcdrama_pre)Witnessing their leader’s assault, Unit One, led by Park Yeong Han, launches an inquiry. Initially suspecting involvement from the Dongdaemun gang, they reconsider due to the attack’s precision. Their focus shifts to a former special forces member.
4. Unmasking the Perpetrators
Kim Min Jae and Oh Yong in Chief Detective 1958 (twitter.com/mbcdrama_pre)Unit One’s suspicions are validated: the attackers are Baek Do Seok and two accomplices. Baek Do Seok, a corrupt ex-soldier, masterminds the assault, aided by Choi Dal Sik, Unit One’s leader and Chief Yu’s superior at Jongnam police station.
5. Motive Behind the Attack
Kim Min Jae and Oh Yong in Chief Detective 1958 (doc. MBC/Chief Detective 1958)Baek Do Seok’s motivation stems from a promised promotion at Jongnam police station. Choi Dal Sik, seeking advancement, views Chief Yu as an obstacle due to the latter’s knowledge of his pro-Japanese affiliations.
In unraveling the case, Park Yeong Han uncovers Baek Do Seok’s connection to a past incident involving a pregnant woman, setting the stage for a showdown in Chief Detective 1958.