'Chaebol X Detective 2': Ahn Bo-hyun Cleared of Drug and Murder Charges.. Highest Rating 7.6% [Comprehensive]

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Actor Ahn Bo-hyun, with the help of the Major Crimes Team 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 framed for 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 Team 1 worked tirelessly to prove his innocence. The episode also recorded a peak viewership rating of 7.6%, with 6.7% in the Seoul metropolitan area, 6.4% nationwide household ratings, and up to 2.7% among viewers aged 20-49 (based on Nielsen Korea data).

On that day, after waking up in the morning, Jin Yi-soo discovered Kim Young-hwan's bloodied body in his living room and was shocked. However, his memory of the previous night was unclear. All he could recall was arguing with Kim Young-hwan, who had entered his home without permission, and losing 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 murder. Moreover, Team Leader Kang (played by Im Hyun-sung) of the Criminal Mobile Squad, who had long harbored distrust toward Jin Yi-soo, ordered his emergency arrest, and the situation worsened before the Major Crimes Team 1 could intervene.

Circumstantial 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 in which he 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 handed 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 the Major Crimes Team 1 faced intense investigations, and Choi (Chairman) (played by Kim Myeong-su) came under fierce questioning at Hansu Group's board meeting, facing pressure to resign.

To make matters worse, Yoo Sung-won (played by Yoo Seung-ho) further fueled Jin Yi-soo's confusion. Visiting the detention center's visiting 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 must have felt when you stabbed Young-hwan. That is your nature." Yoo Sung-won's obsessive and terrifying fixation, equating himself with Jin Yi-soo as a serial killer and relentlessly probing his psyche, evoked a chilling sense of dread.

Moreover, Yoo Sung-won's words struck at the very core of Jin Yi-soo's greatest weakness. Although Jin Yi-soo tried to dismiss Yoo Sung-won's twisted logic, 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 challenges, showed signs of losing faith in himself, amplifying the sense of crisis.

However, the Major Crimes Team 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.

Next, the Major Crimes Team 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 been administered through Kim Young-hwan. The decisive blow came from Jin Yi-soo's "confession call." The Major Crimes Team 1 exposed that even the emergency call made in Jin Yi-soo's voice had been manipulated, ultimately dismantling what seemed like an impenetrable trap.

Finally released from detention, Jin Yi-soo returned to Hansu Group, which was now facing a crisis, with dignity. As the largest shareholder, he attended the board meeting and halted efforts by certain factions to oust Choi (Chairman), thereby securing control of the company. His confident return to form added a satisfying sense of relief.

However, there was no time to catch his breath. The fully restored Major Crimes Team 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 notorious criminal with multiple prior convictions for violent crimes—the team launched an arrest operation, heightening the tension once again.

Eventually, as Jo Pil-gu resisted while brandishing a weapon, he grabbed a passing student and took them hostage, creating another unpredictable situation. Additionally, in the post-episode cookie video, it was revealed that Jo Pil-gu had connections with Yoo Sung-won, further intensifying the suspense. The focus now turns on whether the Major Crimes Team 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 detective drama featuring Chaebol Detective Jin Yi-soo, who overturns stalled investigations using his wealth, and new team leader Joo Hye-ra, whose dynamic partnership delivers explosive results. Episode 12 will air on the 12th at 9:50 PM.

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