'Chaebol X Detective 2' Ahn Bo-hyun Cleared of Drug and Murder Charges.. Peak Viewership Reaches 7.6% [Comprehensive]

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Actor Ahn Bo-hyun, with the help of the Major Crimes Unit 1, shed the stigma of being a criminal who used drugs and committed murder, delivering a thrilling sense of catharsis.

In the 11th episode of SBS's Friday-Saturday drama 'Chaebol X Detective 2', broadcast on the 11th, Jin Yi-soo (played by Ahn Bo-hyun) faced an unprecedented crisis as he was falsely accused of murdering his friend Kim Young-hwan (played by Choi Dong-gu) and imprisoned in a detention center. Meanwhile, Joo Hye-ra (played by Jung Eun-chae) and the Major Crimes Unit 1 worked tirelessly to uncover his innocence. The episode also recorded peak viewership of 7.6%, with metropolitan area viewership at 6.7%, national household viewership at 6.4%, and peak viewership among the 20-49 demographic reaching 2.7% (based on Nielsen Korea data).

On that day, after waking up in the morning, Jin Yi-soo discovered Kim Young-hwan's body covered in blood in his living room, leaving him in shock. However, his memory of the previous night was unclear. All Jin Yi-soo could recall was that he had argued with Kim Young-hwan, who had entered his home without permission, and lost consciousness shortly after shaking hands following Kim's final proposal to leave the house. Since the murder occurred in a house where only the two were present, Jin Yi-soo immediately became the prime suspect for the crime. Moreover, Team Leader Kang (played by Im Hyun-seong) of the Criminal Mobile Squad, who had long harbored reservations about Jin Yi-soo, ordered his emergency arrest, and the situation worsened before Major Crimes Unit 1 could intervene.

Evidence pointing to Jin Yi-soo as the perpetrator continued to pour in. Drug components were detected in his body, and even a recorded confession where he reportedly told police, "I killed someone," was obtained. His psychiatric treatment records also came under scrutiny. As the case received widespread media coverage, Jin Yi-soo plummeted from a star detective to a murder suspect overnight. Although Jin Yi-soo speculated that Kim Young-hwan had given him a drug that spreads its effects through mere contact via a handshake, he had no clear way to prove it. The aftermath of the incident was also severe. Members of Major Crimes Unit 1 faced intense investigations, and Choi (Chairman) (played by Kim Myung-soo) came under fierce questioning at Hansu Group's board meeting, facing pressure to resign.

Compounding the situation, Yoo Sung-won (played by Yoo Seung-ho) further fueled Jin Yi-soo's confusion. Visiting him in the detention center visitation room, Yoo Sung-won told Jin Yi-soo, who denied the murder charges, "I somehow felt this day would come. Think about how good it felt when you stabbed Young-hwan. That is your nature." Yoo Sung-won's obsessive and deranged fixation, equating himself with Jin Yi-soo as a serial killer and relentlessly probing his inner psyche, evoked a chilling sense of dread.

Moreover, Yoo Sung-won's words struck precisely at Jin Yi-soo's weakest point. Although Jin Yi-soo tried to dismiss Yoo Sung-won's sophistry, he began to doubt himself, wondering if the violence latent within him had surfaced while under the influence of drugs and led him to kill Kim Young-hwan. For the first time, Jin Yi-soo, who had always confidently overcome cases, showed signs of not even trusting himself, maximizing the sense of crisis.

However, Major Crimes Unit 1 remained steadfast in their belief in Jin Yi-soo until the end. While investigating Jin Yi-soo's neighbors, Joo Hye-ra met popular singer Ko Dan-bi (played by Min Kyung-a), who provided crucial testimony that a suspicious man had entered Jin Yi-soo's home on the day of the incident. Sensing that Jin Yi-soo had fallen into someone's meticulous trap, Joo Hye-ra even suspected Yoo Sung-won's schemes but could not immediately find any link connecting the two.

Then, Major Crimes Unit 1 launched a triumphant counterattack. They systematically overturned the evidence presented by the Criminal Mobile Squad that identified Jin Yi-soo as the perpetrator. They introduced new suspects and revealed that the drug components detected in Jin Yi-soo's system had actually been administered through Kim Young-hwan. The decisive blow came from Jin Yi-soo's "confession call." Major Crimes Unit 1 exposed that even the emergency call made in Jin Yi-soo's voice was fabricated, ultimately dismantling what appeared to be an airtight trap.

Finally, released from detention, Jin Yi-soo returned to Hansu Group, which was facing crisis, with dignity. As the largest shareholder attending the board meeting, Jin Yi-soo halted efforts by certain factions to oust Choi (Chairman), securing control of the company. His confident return to his true self added a refreshing sense of satisfaction to his actions.

However, there was no time to catch one's breath. Once again fully restored, Major Crimes Unit 1 immediately began tracking down a new suspect, Jo Pil-gu (played by Park Do-wook), who had framed Jin Yi-soo for murder. Upon locating Jo Pil-gu's residence—a professional criminal with numerous prior convictions for violent crimes—Major Crimes Unit 1 launched an arrest operation, heightening the tension once more.

Eventually, as Jo Pil-gu resisted by brandishing a weapon, he grabbed a passing student and took them hostage, creating another unpredictable situation. Additionally, in the cookie video at the end of the main episode, it was revealed that Jo Pil-gu had connections with Yoo Sung-won, further intensifying the suspense. The focus now turns on whether Major Crimes Unit 1 can uncover the full truth behind the false murder accusation against Jin Yi-soo and stop Yoo Sung-won's gradually tightening grip on him.

'Chaebol X Detective 2' is a witty, refreshing, and thrilling comedy-drama featuring detective Jin Yi-soo, who overturns stalled investigations using his wealth as a chaebol detective, and new team leader Joo Hye-ra in their explosive and satisfying collaborative investigation. Episode 12 will air on the 12th at 9:50 PM.

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