One of South Korea’s top actors, Ji Sung, is making his return to K-dramas in 2024 with the SBS action mystery thriller “Connection,” alongside Jeon Mi Do!
“Connection”
Casts: Ji Sung, Jeon Mi Do, Kwon Yul, Kim Kyung Nam
Synopsis: “Connection” is a crime investigation thriller that follows an ace detective from the narcotics team. After being forcibly addicted to a new kind of drug that doesn’t exist in police records, he attempts to track down the culprit. Using the death of his friend as a clue, he uncovers the story of their 20-year-old altered friendship and the connection between them.
Genre: Crime, Action, Mystery, Thriller
Premiere Date: May 24, 2024 KST
Meet The Characters
Ji Sung as Jang Jae Kyung
Ji Sung will play Jang Jae Kyung, an inspector of the narcotics team at Anhyun Police Station. He is respected by his juniors and trusted by his seniors. Known for keeping his distance from friends and family to avoid weaknesses, Jang Jae Kyung strictly adheres to principles at work. His life changes dramatically when he becomes forcibly addicted to a drug.
Ji Sung is a versatile actor known for his diverse roles and has a reputation for only picking quality scripts. From medical dramas like “Dr. John” to heavy thrillers like “Defendant” and romantic comedies like “Kill Me Heal Me,” Ji Sung consistently delivers outstanding performances, choosing unique and challenging scripts.
Jeon Mi Do as Oh Yoon Jin
Jeon Mi Do will portray Oh Yoon Jin, an opinionated and outspoken reporter in the social affairs department of Anhyun Economic Daily. Unwilling to ignore injustice, she was unfairly dismissed from her previous job. After returning to the city of Anhyun, she decides to become a bold and shameless reporter who thinks of friendship as money.
Jeon Mi Do started as a theater actress and transitioned into a K-drama actress with a breakout role in the hit series “Hospital Playlist.” She then starred with Son Ye Jin in “Thirty-Nine,” making “Connection” her first mystery thriller.
Kwon Yul as Park Tae Jin
Kwon Yul will take on the role of Park Tae Jin, a prosecutor at the Anhyun District Office. Known as a child prodigy with a brilliant mind, he becomes entangled in a case involving his high school classmates, Jae Kyung, and Yoon Jin.
As an actor who’s been years in the industry, Kwon Yul has delivered compelling performances across various genres, including the legal thriller “Whisper,” the family drama “No, Thank You,” and the historical drama “Haechi,” always bringing new depth to his characters.
Kim Kyung Nam as Won Jong Soo
Kim Kyung Nam will play Won Jong Soo, a second-generation chaebol with power through a long-standing friendship. As Geumhyeong Group’s successor, he has a tense confrontation with his high school classmate Jae Kyung.
Kim Kyung Nam will showcase a new side of himself as the villain of the series. He has portrayed a wide range of characters in dramas and films, including the melodrama “Come and Hug Me,” the comedy “Special Labor Inspector, Mr. Jo,” and the family drama “Revolutionary Sisters!”
Why You Should Watch “Connection”
“Connection” is a mystery/thriller with an intriguing premise about a narcotics team detective who is forced to take a new kind of drug that doesn’t even exist in police records, leading to his addiction. While attempting to track down the culprit, he teams up with his former classmate, now a reporter, to uncover the real reason behind their old friend’s sudden death.
This drama promises to be full of twists and turns, making it hard to predict what will happen next in each episode. It centers around four former classmates who reunite after 20 years due to the mysterious death of their old friend.
“Connection” features an acting powerhouse with Ji Sung playing the addicted detective, Jeon Mi Do as the outspoken reporter, Kwon Yul as the brainy prosecutor, and Kim Kyung Nam as the chaebol with both money and power. All of them have proven their versatility, ensuring “Connection” will deliver a compelling watching experience with excellent writing, production, and acting.
Where To Watch “Connection?”
You can watch Ji Sung, Jeon Mi Do, Kwon Yul, and Kim Kyung Nam in “Connection,” available for streaming on KOCOWA+ with professional subtitles!
All images credited to SBS
