'Chaebol X Detective 2' Director Feels Pressure from Previous Hit with 23.1% Ratings: "Absurd Performance"

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'Chaebol X Detective 2' will carry forward the box office success of its predecessor 'Department Manager Kim'.

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-soo (played by Ahn Bo-hyun), who solves cases with money when investigations stall, and new team leader Ju Hye-ra (played by Jung Eun-chae).

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

In this second season returning after two years, Jin Yi-soo, now an official detective, tackles even larger-scale cases. Park Ji-hyun, the head of the Major Crimes Team 1 from Season 1, has departed, and Jung Eun-chae has joined to bring new dynamics to the team chemistry. Additionally, special appearances by Yoo Seung-ho, Kim Ui-seong, Lee Hak-joo, Heo Sung-tae, Jung Chae-yeon, Jeon Hye-bin, and Kim Hye-eun are expected, building anticipation as a hit lineup following 'Beautiful World' and 'Department Manager Kim'.

Director Kim Jae-hong shared his thoughts on presenting 'Chaebol X Detective 2' as the sequel to his previous work 'Department Manager Kim'. The latter concluded last month on the 25th with an overwhelming peak viewership rating of 23.1%.

The director stated, "If I said there was no pressure given that the previous drama 'Department Manager Kim' achieved such absurdly high ratings and became a massive success, it would be a lie."

He added, "Drama is ultimately judged by its quality. My consistent goal has been to create a better drama than Season 1. I prepared with the aim of surpassing Season 1's records."

Regarding the head-to-head competition with MBC's 'Married Woman Killer' in the same timeslot, he expressed gratitude rather than rivalry, saying, "It is enough that people are drawn to television again."

Furthermore, Director Kim Jae-hong highlighted the unique appeal of 'Chaebol X Detective 2', describing it as "a delightful, refreshing, and exhilarating drama that can be enjoyed thoroughly amidst the deadly heatwave and tropical nights."

Meanwhile, 'Chaebol X Detective 2' is scheduled to premiere on the 7th at 9:50 PM.

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