Ever since the premiere of the MBC Friday-Saturday drama “Chief Detective 1958″on April 19, Lee Je-hoon’s role has been garnering considerable attention. The first episode of the series achieved a remarkable rating of 10.1% (Nielsen Korea, nationwide), making it the highest rated single episode of an MBC Friday-Saturday drama thus far.
Despite high expectations from viewers, “Chief Detective 1958″has managed to maintain its strong ratings with its compelling storyline. The latest episode, which aired on the 27th, received an impressive rating of 10.8%, further solidifying the fact that the drama is resonating well with its audience.
Despite consistently achieving over 10% ratings on Fridays, the challenge lies with Saturdays. This is due to the final episodes of the tvN weekend drama “Queen of Tears” consistently boosting the final ratings, causing a decline in ratings for “Chief Detective 1958” on Saturdays.
In reality, the second episode of “Chief Detective 1958″that aired on the 20th had a rating of only 7.8%, showing a decline of 2.3% from the day before. Similarly, the fourth episode, which aired on the 27th, also experienced a decrease in ratings to 7.1%, down by 3.1% from the previous day.
In the meantime, “Queen of Tears”has consistently achieved ratings of over 20%, with its final episode on the 28th reaching a peak of 24.8%. This has set a new record for tvN.
As “Queen of Tears”comes to an end, thus leaving its Saturday time slot open, it is anticipated that “Chief Detective 1958″will continue to experience a rise in its ratings.
Despite initial concerns and expectations surrounding the remake of a renowned drama, the praise it received upon the release of its storyline has proven it to be a success. The depiction of pure and principled detectives solving a range of vivid cases set in the 1958 era has propelled the drama to the top spot for Friday night ratings, and it is anticipated to maintain its dominance on Saturday nights.
The chosen historical backdrop of “Chief Detective 1958” effectively piques the interest of viewers. Taking place in the late 1950s, during the aftermath of the Japanese colonial era and Korean War, the show realistically portrays the societal conditions of the time while also providing entertainment.
The drama’s popularity can be attributed to the strong chemistry between Lee Je-hoon and Lee Dong-hwi, as well as the captivating performances from newcomers like Choi Woo-sung and Yoon Hyun-soo. Their dynamic teamwork is further enhanced by the reliable support of actor Choi Deok-moon in a crucial role, creating high expectations for potential increases in ratings.
“”Chief Detective 1958″is a new version of the popular MBC drama “Chief Inspector”which aired in the 1970s and 1980s and featured actor Choi Bool-am. This adaptation explores the early years of Captain Park Young-han, played by Choi Bool-am in the original series, and delves into the origins of his heroic character.”
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