K-dramas always bring fresh and exciting stories to the table, and 2024 has been no different. We kicked off the year with the historical comedy “Knight Flower” and continued with the intense legal drama “Queen of Divorce” and the gripping crime thriller “Connection.” There’s even the rom-com “Love Andante” and “Beauty and Mr. Romantic” to add some sweetness to the mix.
Now, as we head toward the end of the year, there’s a new drama that promises to deliver suspense and psychological depth: “Doubt.” Starring the legendary Han Suk Kyu, rising star Chae Won Bin, the talented Han Ye Ri, and veteran actress Oh Yun Soo, this October release is already shaping up to be a must-watch thriller.
“Doubt“
Casts: Han Suk Yu, Chae Won Been, Han Ye Ri, Oh Yun Soo
Synopsis: The drama follows Jang Tae Su, one of South Korea’s top criminal profilers and a dedicated single father, as he faces the ultimate dilemma when he uncovers a shocking secret about his daughter—one that ties her to a murder case he’s investigating. As he digs deeper, he’s forced to question everything he knows, all while trying to protect the person he loves most.
Genre: Psychological, Mystery, Thriller, Crime
Airing Date: October 11, 2024
Meet the Characters
Han Suk Kyu as Jang Tae Su
Han Suk Kyu takes on the role of Jang Tae Su, a highly respected profiler in South Korea. A devoted single father, he is known for his self-taught skills in criminal behavior analysis, which have earned him credibility within the police force. He’s been a pioneer in profiling, long before it became a recognized field. However, when a mysterious event begins to test his professional instincts and personal life, Tae Su finds himself caught in a dangerous game as he tries to protect his daughter, who means the world to him.
Chae Won Been as Jang Ha Bin
Chae Won Been plays Jang Ha Bin, Tae Su’s daughter. At first glance, Ha Bin appears to be just another high school student, but beneath her seemingly normal exterior lies an extraordinary ability to read people and analyze their behavior—much like her father. However, Ha Bin holds a dark secret, one that could turn her father’s world upside down and change their lives forever.
Han Ye Ri as Lee Eoh Jin
Han Ye Ri portrays Lee Eoh Jin, a police officer who works under Jang Tae Su on the Criminal Behavior Analysis team. Eoh Jin is known for her strict adherence to facts and her ability to detach emotionally from cases. She looks up to Tae Su as her role model, but she starts to grow suspicious when she senses that he may be hiding something important—something that could shake her trust in him.
Oh Yun Soo as Yoon Ji Su
Oh Yun Soo joins the cast as Yoon Ji Su, the dead ex-wife of Han Suk Kyu’s character and the mother of Chae Won Bin’s character, Jang Ha Bin. Yoon Ji Su is deeply intertwined in the complex and mysterious relationship between her ex-husband and their daughter. Her presence in the series adds a layer of intrigue as she plays a central role in the narrative that connects her family to the dark secrets unfolding.
Reasons To Watch “Doubt” on KOCOWA+
“Doubt” brings one of the most fascinating concepts of the year, focusing on a family dynamic unlike anything we’ve seen before. While 2024 has offered many family-centered dramas, “Doubt” stands out by featuring the complex relationship between a criminal profiler father and his daughter, who becomes a suspect in a murder investigation. The tension between Jang Tae Su and Jang Ha Bin showcases a typical father-daughter bond but with the added challenge of Tae Su struggling to understand his daughter’s mind while raising her alone after the death of his wife.
With Han Suk Kyu’s terrific acting, we can expect to experience the emotional depth of a father torn between his instinct to trust his child and his professional duty to investigate. Chae Won Been is also an actress to watch—her intense gaze and mysterious aura in the stills already hint at a character full of secrets. Meanwhile, trusted actors Han Ye Ri and Oh Yun Soo will deliver powerful performances that bring their complex characters to life.
Beyond its star-studded cast, “Doubt” has a solid foundation as the winning project of the 2021 MBC Drama Screenplay Contest, which received overwhelming praise from the judges. The script was carefully developed over three years by writer Han Ah Young and MBC’s drama development team, ensuring top-notch storytelling. This dedication to this makes “Doubt” one of the most anticipated MBC dramas of 2024.
Where to Watch “Doubt?”
If you’re ready to dive into a thrilling psychological mystery, “Doubt,” starring Han Suk Kyu, Han Ye Ri, and Chae Won Been, will be streaming on KOCOWA+ starting October 11. With multiple subtitle options, you can enjoy this intense drama while unraveling its mysteries and shocking plot twists.
