"Looks like a baby is coming," is Kwak Tube acting?...'Chaebol X Detective 2' debuts with 6.1% [Official]

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'Chaebol X Detective 2' announced a strong start.

In the first episode of SBS's Friday-Saturday drama 'Chaebol X Detective 2' (script by Kim Ba-da / directed by Kim Jae-hong), which aired on the night of the 7th, Chaebol detective Jin Su (played by Ahn Bo-hyun) becomes the target of a homemade bomb terrorist attack. The scene unfolds spectacularly as National Police Agency Counter-Terrorism Team leader Ju Hye-ra (played by Jung Eun-chae) and Ganghaseo Strong Force Team 1 launch an investigation into the prosecution case. 'Chaebol X Detective 2' Episode 1 recorded a peak viewership rating of 6.9%, 6.1% nationwide, 6.0% in the Seoul metropolitan area, and a peak 2.1% among viewers aged 20-49, surpassing the first episode's nationwide rating of 5.8% from Season 1 and making a powerful debut (based on Nielsen Korea).

The intro that day began playfully by spotlighting Jin Su, who flew to Mexico in a luxury private jet and transformed into a mariachi, along with 'Strong Force Team 1' members Park Jun-young (played by Kang Sang-jun) and Choi Kyung-jin (played by Kim Shin-bi). It turned out they had flown all the way to Mexico to arrest multi-level marketing scammers they had been tracking since Korea. With Jin Su's line, "I borrowed a fortune just because of you guys and even chartered a private jet," Strong Force Team 1 made a refreshing return by taking down criminals in a thrilling action sequence.

Afterward, Jin Su continued to show off his celebrity-obsessed nature at Ganghaseo Strong Force Team 1, drawing attention. Jin Su had been cast as the protagonist of a documentary titled 'Specialist,' which highlights famous figures across society. Among them, an individual using the nickname 'Anonymous Informant' sent a message saying, "I have a gift for you." Just as Jin Su was trying to look cool in front of the filming crew and strike a pose, he led Strong Force Team 1 to the department store designated by the informant.

However, the 'gift' prepared by the informant for Jin Su was none other than a homemade bomb. Due to accidentally pressing the detonator with his hand, Jin Su found himself in an immobilized situation and lost face in front of the filming crew. Just then, the National Police Agency Counter-Terrorism Team arrived at the scene and defused the bomb, bringing the incident under control for now. However, fearing the bomb might explode, Jin Su fled in a panic and ended up sprawled on the ground, creating a black history moment.

In fact, the person who saved Jin Su from danger and witnessed his humiliation firsthand was none other than Ju Hye-ra. Ju Hye-ra was the so-called 'Devil Instructor' who had rigorously trained Jin Su during his time as a police academy cadet. The two met unexpectedly in an unforeseen location, marking the beginning of a new relationship dynamic.

The unprecedented incident where police accidentally triggered a bomb's detonator, nearly paralyzing the city center, was immediately reported on the news, and Jin Su suffered humiliation as his black history became nationally immortalized. To make matters worse, Ju Hye-ra, the 'Devil Instructor' he wanted to avoid, was dispatched to Ganghaseo to investigate the terrorist bombing, pushing Jin Su's awkwardness to its peak.

Meanwhile, Jin Su attended a launch promotion event for a whiskey brand he developed himself. Disregarding Ju Hye-ra's advice and viewing the terrorist attack as a mere prank, Jin Su appeared at the venue. Concerned about potential unforeseen situations, Ju Hye-ra accompanied him to the event.

Contrary to concerns, the event concluded without any major incidents, but just as relief set in, Jin Su received a message from the terrorist. The terrorist taunted, "Detective Jin, did you think the game was over? Round 2 (ROUND2)," and at that moment, an explosion occurred within the whiskey dummy, threatening Jin Su, Ju Hye-ra, Park Jun-young, and Choi Kyung-jin. As news widely reported that Jin Su had become the target of a series of terrorist attacks, the situation began to spiral out of control.

Jin Su could not hide his shock at the existence of a perpetrator relentlessly targeting him. Park Jun-young and Choi Kyung-jin analyzed footage recorded on the day of the event to track down suspicious individuals, while Ju Hye-ra investigated a recidivist who had previously constructed similar types of bombs. Meanwhile, following Ju Hye-ra's suggestion to revisit past grievances, Jin Su reflected on his own history and recalled his imprisoned brother, Jin Seung-ju (played by Kwak Si-yang).

However, no special grounds for suspicion were found among those under investigation. Among them, when Jin Su confronted Jin Seung-ju, he aggressively accused him, saying, "Someone is trying to kill me. No matter how I think about it, only my brother comes to mind." Yet, Jin Seung-ju sincerely apologized for his past mistakes and pleaded his innocence.

As identifying the suspect became difficult, Ju Hye-ra decided to move Jin Su to a safe house and took the wheel herself. However, tension soared when Jin Su discovered a time bomb inside the moving vehicle. The newly discovered bomb was a large-scale device capable of causing damage within a 100-meter radius, with less than five minutes remaining before detonation. If the bomb exploded on a city avenue packed with cars during rush hour, it could result in massive loss of life, creating a critical situation.

At that moment, Jin Su showed quick thinking. Saying, "I know a place," he began driving toward an unknown location and immediately headed for the Han River yacht pier. The episode concluded with a vehicle carrying Jin Su, Ju Hye-ra, and the large time bomb moments before explosion speeding relentlessly toward the river, raising tension to its peak. Will Jin Su and Ju Hye-ra survive the crisis just before the explosion? What is the identity and true motive of the perpetrator who launched a bold series of terrorist attacks targeting Jin Su? These questions sparked curiosity.

As such, 'Chaebol X Detective 2' delivered an immersive experience from the first episode with spectacular plot developments and charismatic character performances. The chemistry between Ahn Bo-hyun and Jung Eun-chae, who have newly joined forces, also shone brightly. Veteran detective Ju Hye-ra, who sharply controls the unstoppable Chaebol detective Jin Su and sometimes skillfully trains him, creates an interesting dynamic that raises expectations for the relationship they will develop in the future.

Furthermore, lavish spectacles only a Chaebol detective could present, such as private jets, Mexico locations, and launch parties, along with fresh special appearances by actor Kwak Si-yang, YouTuber Kwak Tube (real name Kwak Jun-bin), and broadcaster Bae Sung-jae, further enriched the drama's entertainment value.

'Chaebol X Detective 2' will air its second episode at 9:50 PM on the night of the 8th.

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