The new Chief Detective 1958 table read stills show the upcoming K-drama star cast under one roof. Lee Je Hoon, widely known for his prolific acting chops, especially in the Taxi Driver drama series, is back as the leading man once again.
Serving as the prequel to the classic Korean show Chief Inspector that aired from 1971 to 1989, the new series is directed by Kim Sung Hoon, with Kim Young Shin helming the script. Leaping back into time, the period drama title will be set in 1958. Its ensemble cast welcomes actors Lee Dong Hwi, Choi Woo Sung, Seo Eun Soo, Yoon Hyun Soo, Jung Soo Bin, Choi Duk Moon and Choi Bool Am.
Lee Je Hoon already seems well-settled in his role as the younger Park Young Han, a detective rough around the edges who’s just moved to Seoul from the humble origins of the countryside. Veteran actor Choi Bool Am originally played Park Young Han’s character. He was also snapped alongside Lee at the script reading for the prequel, and is also set to make a special appearance in the new series.
The table read also caught Je Hoon all suited up and in character. His charismatic vibe has again got the fans swooning, who can’t wait to watch him in action again. Lee Je Hoon was last seen in the two seasons of Taxi Driver and Move to Heaven.
Chief Detective 1958 Kdrama release date
The upcoming South Korean period action drama series is confirmed to release in April 2024. Its episodes will air on the Korean network MBC TV every Friday and Saturday.
Fans react to Lee Je Hoon’s photos from the Chief Detective 1958 table read
As always his fans started swooning over the actor as soon as the pictures and the video hit the internet. While a fan was excited to see “how chaotic” Lee Je Hoon and Lee Dong Hwi’s duo was going to be in the series, another one tweeted, HE’S GORGEOUUUUUUUUS CAN’T WAIT!!!”
It’s almost as if the Signal actor’s fans have already assumed the best from this series. “Drama of the year is coming to us!! Park Younghan is gonna serve”, asserted an X (formerly Twitter) user.