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Directed by Jo Nam-kook Original language(s) Korean First episode date 28 May 2012 Network Seoul Broadcasting System Writers Park Kyung-soo | 7.7/10 IMDb Country of origin South Korea No. of episodes 16 Written by Park Kyung-soo Number of seasons 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Genre Action, Thriller, Crime drama Starring Son Hyun-joo
Kim Sang-joong Cast Son Hyun‑joo, Kim Sang‑joong, Go Joon‑hee, Kim Sung‑ryung, Jang Shin‑young Similar Empire of Gold, Still You, Welcome Rain to My Life, I Like You, Living in Style | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
trailer korean drama the chaser
The Chaser (Hangul: 추적자; RR: Chujeokja) is a 2012 South Korean television drama series about a grieving father out for revenge against corrupt officials.
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Despite no hype or big stars, the thriller gave a strong performance in the ratings, ending its run at 22.1% (number one in its timeslot). Its rise in popularity was based on the tightly written and well-structured storyline, solid direction, and cast members' acting skills.
Plot
The series tells the story of Detective Baek Hong-suk, a happily married family man whose life is shattered when his 15-year-old daughter is killed in a car accident, causing his wife to go into a state of shock, eventually killing herself and leaving Hong-suk a widower. He later discovers his daughter's death was the result of a conspiracy led by politician Kang Dong-yoon, to secure his political future as a presidential candidate. Hong-suk goes from loving, doting father and cop to harrowed man hellbent on revenge, as Kang continues to rise in power. With the help of Kang's sister-in-law, a reporter, Hong-suk takes revenge against the man who ruined his life.
Cast
International broadcast
It aired in Japan on cable channel KNTV from September 20 to November 8, 2013, and was re-aired on cable channel BS-Fuji.
It aired in Thailand on Workpoint TV in midyear 2015.