'Chaebol X Detective 2' Director: "Season 1 Performance Was Disappointing; If Box Office Stalls, It Means We Lack Funds"

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The director of 'Chaebol X Detective 2' shared thoughts on Season 1's performance.

On the morning of the 4th, a production presentation for SBS's new Saturday-Sunday drama 'Chaebol X Detective 2' (directed by Kim Jae-hong, written by Kim Ba-da) was held at Mokdong SBS in Yangcheon-gu, Seoul. Director Kim Jae-hong and actors Ahn Bo-hyun, Jung Eun-chae, Kang Sang-jun, and Kim Shin-bi attended the event.

'Chaebol X Detective 2' is a collaborative crime drama featuring detective Jin Yi-su (played by Ahn Bo-hyun), who solves cases stalled in investigations using money, and new team leader Ju Hye-ra (played by Jung Eun-chae).

The original 'Chaebol X Detective', which aired in 2024, achieved a peak viewership rating of 11% (based on Nielsen Korea nationwide data) with its premise of a third-generation chaebol detective using money as a cheat code for investigations.

Director Kim Jae-hong stated, "Season 1's box office performance was slightly disappointing," reflecting on the previous season.

He then joked, "'Chaebol X Detective 2' has the tagline 'When an investigation stalls, let's reconsider whether it's due to a lack of funds,' and I thought about whether our own production might have faced similar financial constraints when box office numbers stalled."

He added, "We've increased the scale compared to Season 1. It will be more glamorous and offer richer visual content," highlighting what sets Season 2 apart.

In this season returning after two years, Jin Yi-su, now a full-fledged detective, tackles investigations on an even larger scale. Park Ji-hyun, who led the powerful crimes unit in Season 1, has departed, while Jung Eun-chae joins to bring new dynamics to the team's chemistry. Additionally, special appearances by Yoo Seung-ho, Kim Ui-seong, Lee Hak-joo, Heo Sung-tae, Jeong Chae-yeon, Jeon Hye-bin, and Kim Hye-eun are anticipated, building expectations as a hit lineup continuing the legacy of 'Wonderful World' and 'Department Head Kim'.

Meanwhile, 'Chaebol X Detective 2' will premiere on the evening of the 7th at 9:50 PM.

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