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The Good Detective

The Good Detective

20207.22 Seasons32 EpisodesEnded

Overview

A drama about the race between people who want to get closer to the truth and those who want to cover it up. Jang Seung Jo will take on the role of Oh Ji Hyuk, an elite detective of nine years who does not share his feelings with others due to pain he experienced when he was young. He is not swayed by money and power, even with the huge wealth he inherited from his uncle.

Created by Choi Jin-won
Written by Choi Jin-won
NetworksJTBC

Top Cast

Son Hyun-joo

Son Hyun-joo

Kang Do-chang

Jang Seung-jo

Jang Seung-jo

Oh Ji-hyeok

Kim Hyo-jin

Kim Hyo-jin

Cheon Na-na

Jung Moon-sung

Jung Moon-sung

Woo Tae-ho

Cha Rae-hyung

Cha Rae-hyung

Kwon Jae-hong

Jung Soon-won

Jung Soon-won

Ji Man-gu

Kim Ji-hoon

Kim Ji-hoon

Byeon Ji-woong

Kim Myeong-jun

Kim Myeong-jun

Sim Dong-uk

Son Jong-hak

Son Jong-hak

Moon Sang-beom

Jo Hee-bong

Jo Hee-bong

Woo Bong-sik

Themes & Keywords

corruptiondetectiveinvestigationfriendshipmurderbromancewrongfully accusedcorrupt legal systemcrime suspense

About The Good Detective

The Good Detective is a crime, drama, mystery, action & adventure series that first aired in 2020 exploring themes of corruption, detective, investigation, friendship, murder, bromance. Created by Choi Jin-won, it stars Son Hyun-joo, Jang Seung-jo, Kim Hyo-jin. A drama about the race between people who want to get closer to the truth and those who want to cover it up. Jang Seung Jo will take on the role of Oh Ji Hyuk, an elite detective of nine years who does not share his feelings with others due to pain he experienced when he was young. He is not swayed by money and power, even with the huge wealth he inherited from his uncle.

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