'Chief Detective 1958' premieres with double-digit ratings ...

As the prequel to the renowned series ‘Chief Inspector’, ‘

Chief Detective 1958

’ debuted with impressive double-digit ratings. Debuted on April 19, the series follows the journey of Detective Park Young-han, portrayed by

Lee Je-hoon

, as he teams up with three distinct colleagues to combat corrupt power and champion justice in 1950s

South Korea

.
The premiere episode of ‘Chief Detective 1958’ made an impressive debut, garnering double-digit ratings across the board.

With nationwide ratings of 10.1% and metropolitan ratings of 10.3%, the show peaked at an impressive 12.4%, according to Nielsen Korea, marking it as the highest-rated inaugural episode in the history of MBC's

Friday-Saturday dramas

. Additionally, the drama attracted a substantial viewership among the key demographic of individuals aged 20-49, with a 3.2% rating.
While ‘Chief Detective 1958’ has emerged as a formidable newcomer, it faces stiff competition from the reigning Saturday-Sunday drama, ‘

Queen of Tears

’. With episode 12 of ‘Queen of Tears’ achieving remarkable average ratings of 23.2% in the metropolitan area and 20.7% nationwide, the drama continues to dominate the small screen, securing the top spot in its time slot across all channels for five consecutive weeks.
As ‘Queen of Tears’ approaches its conclusion while achieving remarkable milestones, including surpassing the popular drama ‘Goblin’ to become the second-highest-rated tvN drama, the competition intensifies with the arrival of ‘Chief Detective 1958’. While it may seem ambitious for this newcomer to surpass the buzz and ratings of its counterpart, the exceptional performances of lead actors Kim Soo-hyun and Lee Je-hoon have drawn significant attention, setting the stage for an exhilarating showdown between two of the industry's top talents in the weeks to come.