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The Chaser

TV·2012–2012·1 season, 18 episodes·SBS·Crime, Drama·1h 5m·Created by Park Kyung-soo

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Although he was poor, detective Baek Hong Suk made an honest living. However, his poor yet happy family is shattered when his 15-year-old daughter dies. When people tarnish the name of his daughter, who means everything to him, Hong Suk vows to reveal the truth behind his daughter’s wrongful death and digs up the truth. In his search, he comes to face a stronger mastermind than expected.

Castfull cast & details

Son Hyun-jooSon Hyun-jooBaek Hong-sukKim Sang-joongKim Sang-joongKang Dong-yoonGo Joon-heeGo Joon-heeSeo Ji-wonKim Sung-ryungKim Sung-ryungSeo Ji-sooRyu Seung-suRyu Seung-suChoi Jung-wooPark Hyo-juPark Hyo-juDetective JoKang Shin-ilKang Shin-ilSquad Chief Detective HwangLee Yong-wooLee Yong-wooPK Joon

Episodes by season

Season0118Episodes2012Aired—Season avg
  1. S01E01Episode 1May 28, 2012—
  2. S01E02Episode 2May 29, 2012—
  3. S01E03Episode 3June 4, 2012—
  4. S01E04Episode 4June 5, 2012—
  5. S01E05Episode 5June 11, 2012—
  6. S01E06Episode 6June 12, 2012—
  7. S01E07Episode 7June 18, 2012—
  8. S01E08Episode 8June 19, 2012—
  9. S01E09Episode 9June 25, 2012—
  10. S01E10Episode 10June 26, 2012—
  11. S01E11Episode 11July 2, 2012—
  12. S01E12Episode 12July 3, 2012—
  13. S01E13Episode 13July 9, 2012—
  14. S01E14Episode 14July 10, 2012—
  15. S01E15Episode 15July 16, 2012—
  16. S01E16Episode 16July 17, 2012—
  17. S01E17Episode 17July 23, 2012—
  18. S01E18Episode 18July 24, 2012—

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