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Drama: Connection
Revised romanization: Connection
Hangul: 커넥션
Director: Kim Moon-Kyo, Kwon Da-Som
Writer: Lee Hyun
Network: SBS
Episodes: 14
Release Date: May 24 - July 6, 2024
Runtime: Friday & Saturday 22:00-23:10
Language: Korean
Country: South Korea

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki Staff ©

Jang Jae-Kyeong (Ji Sung) is an ace detective on the drug task force at Anhyeon Police Station. His life's motto is that weakness in success happens when personal connections and supporters are involved. To avoid that pitfall, he keeps a distance from friends, fellow police officers, and even his own family when he senses it could cause trouble. He is a person with strong convictions and principles. A crisis then occurs in his life. He is forced to become addicted to drugs by someone. With the death of his friend as a clue, he reveals the whole story of connections within a 20 year corrupt friendship.

Meanwhile, Oh Yoon-Jin (Jeon Mi-Do) is a local news reporter for the Anhyeon Economic Daily Newspaper. She is very self-assertive and says things without reserve. Due to her personality, she was unfairly fired at her previous job. It wasn’t easy for her to get hired in the same field. She decided to focus her reporting on corruption and return to Anhyeon City. As a reporter for the Anhyeon Economic Daily Newspaper, she gets involved with Detective Jang Jae-Kyeong.

Notes

"Connection" takes over SBS' Friday & Saturday 22:00 time slot previously occupied by "The Escape of the Seven: Resurrection" and followed by "Good Partner" on July 12, 2024.

Cast



Ji Sung	Jeon Mi-Do	Kwon Yool	Kim Kyung-Nam	Jung Soon-Won
Jang Jae-Kyeong	Oh Yoon-Jin	Park Tae-Jin	Won Jong-Soo	Heo Joo-Song



Jung Yoo-Min	Yoon Na-Moo	Moon Sung-Geun	Cha Yub	Lee Kang-Wook
Choi Ji-Yeon	Park Joon-Seo	Won Chang-Ho	Oh Chi-Hyun	Jung Yoon-Ho



Park Keun-Rok	Yoo Hee-Je
Jung Sang-Eui	Gong Jin-Wook

Police



Yoon Sa-Bong	Jeong Jae-Kwang	Park Jung-Pyo
Jung Yeon-Joo	Kim Chang-Soo	Yoo Kyung-Hwan



Seo Yi-Ra	Kim Min-Sik	Ryu Hae-Jun	Seo Sang-Won	Byun Joon-Ho
Oh Soo-Hyun	Park In-Soo	Ahn Myung-Ho	Bae Byung-Ho	Min Jung-Guk



Lee Dong-Soo	Yang Hee-Woo	Shin Hee-Gook	Bae Sung-Il	Kim Kwang-Suk
internal affairs investigator (ep.1)	police officer (ep.2)	CCTV room officer (ep.2)	Park Gwang-Young (ep.6)	police officer (ep.11)

CEO Yoon's Group



Baek Ji-Won	Park Sang-Won	Ahn Seong-Bong	Do Geon-Wu	Seo Young-Soo
CEO Yoon	Lee Geun-Ho	subordinate	Kang Min-Ho	Ko Gi-Sung



Bae Jae-Young	Lee Chan-Hee
Kim Dae Sung	Kang Min-Ho's friend (ep.3)

Anhyeon Economic Daily



Lee Sang Jun	Jang Hyuk-Jin
Kim Woo-Sung	Hwang Hong-Suk

Jung Yoon-Ho's Family



Ryu Hye-Rin	Shin Yeon-Woo
Kang Si-Jung	Jung Young-Eun

Jeogang High School Days (2004-2005)



Kim Min-Ju	Cho Han-Gyeol	Lee Hyun-So	Jo Min-Gu	Park Si-Yun
Oh Yoon-Jin (teen)	Jang Jae-Kyeong (teen)	Park Joon-Seo (teen)	Heo Joo-Song (teen)	Won Jong-Soo (teen)



Baek Jae-Woo	Choi Min-Suk	Kim Jae-Hun	Bae Jun-Hyung	Ahn Do-Kyu
Park Tae-Jin (teen)	Oh Chi-Hyun (teen)	Jung Yoon-Ho (teen)	Jung Sang-Eui (teen)	No Gyu-Min (teen)



Lee Su-Chan	Park Jin-Woo	Lee Bong-Ha	Jang Eui-Don	Kim Do-Young
Chae Kyung-Tae	teacher	police officer	principal	Jang Tae-Jung (ep.2)

Keumhyung Pharmaceuticals



Oh Il-Young	Min Eung-Sik	Kim Zo-Woon
Lee Myung-Guk	Kang Young-Hoon	Secretary Park Hyuk-Jae

Park Joon-Seo's Group



Han Hyun-Jun	Kim Hyo-Jin	Lee Yeon-Joo	Kim Bi-Bi	Kim Young-Sun
Min Hyun-Woo	Min Hyun-Woo's grandma	realty manager (ep.3,14)	Dr. Park Eun Young (ep.12)	Chae Kyung-Tae's mom (ep.13)

Park Chan-Woo

No Gyu-Min (ep.13)

Park Bok-Rye / Woonjong Medical Center Case



Jeong Gi-Seop	Kwak Ji-Sook	Park Gun-Rak	Jo Yu-Jin	Park Hee-Jung
Park Bok-Rye's son (ep.4)	Director Kim (ep.5)	manager (ep.5)	doctor (ep.7)	director's secretary (ep.7)

People Around Keumhyung Pharmaceuticals



Kim Joong-Ki	Yoo Soon-Woong	Lee Shin-Ki	Lee Eun	Park Jae-Wan
Mayor Joon In-Sang	cold storage security guard	Han Sung-Hoon	Lee Eun-Hee (ep.3)	Wonjin Bank VP (ep.8)

Chukbok Mill Case



Yoo Byung-Hoon	Kang Hak-Soo	Ko Dong-Ha	Jo Hyun-Im	Lee Jae-Woo
mill & rice cake store owner	site manager (ep.4)	restroom boy (ep.5)	parked car witness (ep.5)	taxi driver Park (ep.5)



Jang Eun-Seo	Ahn Soo-Ho	Ha-Jin	Kim Su-Kyung	Park Byung-Wook
Anhyun Taxi staff (ep.5)	No Gyu-Min's landlord (ep.5)	mill owner's wife (ep.6)	Yoo Sung-Eun (ep.7-8)	security guard (ep.7)

Five Spider Gang

Choi Young-Woo

Jang Chul-Gu

Fragrant Express



Park Jin	Kim Kang-Hee
Uhm Si-Jong	secretary

Others



Lee Dong-Kyu	Uhm Tae-Ok	Lee Chang-Hoon	Kim Mi-Ji	Seo Hye-Min
anchorman (ep.1)	apartment security guard (ep.1)	corporate PR staff (ep.1)	nurse (ep.1-2)	nurse (ep.2)



Han Ki-Jang	Lee Joong-Yul	Park Yong	Lee Jae-In	Na Ho-Won
subway CCTV staff (ep.2,6)	apartment security guard (ep.2)	hearing aid seller (ep.6,10)	diet clinic doctor (ep.8)	Lee Geun-Ho's dad (ep.10)



Jeong Mi-Kyung	Shin Jun-Chul	Lee Hyun	Kim Young-Mi	Kim Doo-Eun
Lee Geun-Ho's mom (ep.10)	internet cafe worker (ep.11)	dry cleaners worker (ep.11)	doctor (ep.11)	hiker (ep.12)

Jo Myung-Haeng

smuggler (ep.13)

Additional Cast Members:

Kim Moon-Soo - award ceremony police officer (ep.1)
Kang Myoung-Soo - wreath deliveryman (ep.2)
Min Sang-Chul - Won Chang-Ho's secretary (ep.6)
Yang Ha-Yoon - Keumhyung Pharmaceuticals employee (ep.6)
Kim Tae-Hoon - prosecutors' office investigator (ep.12)

Trailers

Episode Ratings

Date	Episode	AGB
Date	Episode	Nationwide	Seoul
2024-05-24	1	5.7% (7th)	6.1%
2024-05-25	2	6.1% (2nd)	7.0%
2024-05-31	3	7.0% (4th)	6.7%
2024-06-01	4	7.9% (2nd)	8.2%
2024-06-07	5	8.5% (2nd)	8.5%
2024-06-08	6	9.4% (2nd)	10.0%
2024-06-14	7	9.4% (2nd)	9.8%
2024-06-15	8	9.1% (2nd)	9.5%
2024-06-21	9	9.1% (2nd)	8.9%
2024-06-22	10	11.1% (2nd)	11.4%
2024-06-28	11	9.7% (2nd)	10.4%
2024-06-29	12	10.6% (2nd)	11.2%
2024-07-05	13	11.0% (2nd)	11.7%
2024-07-06	14	14.2% (2nd)	14.8%

Source: AGB Nielson

Awards

2024 SBS Drama Awards - December 21, 2024
- Best Drama
- Best Actress (Jeon Mi-Do)
- Best Supporting Actor (Kwon Yool) / (Kim Kyung-Nam)
- Best Supporting Actress (Yoon Sa-Bong) / (Jung Yoo-Min)
- Best New Actress (Kim Min-Ju)

Comments

hello Jan 19 2026 10:01 am This is very random, but it's funny to me that 6 of the actors are also in The Winning Try.

Jasjit Jul 23 2025 9:29 am Really nice drama - very abrupt and ending to a Bad guy Taejin. Ending was weak. Love ji Seong- he is a brilliant actor. Very professional- gets into the role he is playing. Want more of his movies or Dramas. All actors were good .

Nik Jun 08 2025 4:05 am Wow, it's a really exciting K-drama! Ji Seong is acting really great and the other co-stars also do a great job. Here I am not sure if 16 episodes would have been able to be filled, I think the tempo is just fine with 14 eps.

Some here say the ending sucks, I don't think so. If you think more than just once about it, it kinda makes sense to write it this way. Also "CEO Yoon" was not such a big part in the drama, she just did something "doctor" ordered out of personal disliking someone.

nata May 08 2025 11:26 am SPOILLLEEEEEEEERRRRRRRRRRR

Omg i swear to god, Taejin seriously didn’t deserve that bullet. He didn’t deserve to just die like that, I swear! He didn’t suffer like the others. It’s So Unfairrr! I’ve been waiting for him to go through everything others had to because of him Ughhhh

Keytee Apr 15 2025 4:01 pm Masterpiece - till the end. It easily gets you addicted to it. But the ending is just terrible.

SPOILER ALERT: From the moment where doctor reveals himself so easily, everything goes downhill. Nothing makes sens anymore: CEO Yoon dies so suddenly without adding anything to the show despite being a key actor? Doctor suddenly reveals himself out of the blue that easily to a Cop he Drugged and in that way? Jae-Kyeong accepts having been drugged so easily after getting angry for a minute?? Tae-jin dies on an impulse despite being the key to everything? The chairman - prudent for a living - reveals himself that easily from anger and gets convicted due to anger?? Just after Jae-Kyeong goes to see him??? We're suddenly sent 1 month later ? Friendship wins like in fairytales? Where did Jae-Kyeong go? It's like he becomes someone else. Why didn't Yoon-Jin bring her daughter back despite it affecting her so much? Where did all the built up tension throughout the show go? The dark show suddenly shifts to ideal pink friendship? It just doesn't suit the show.

The show is not even about friendship. It's too dark to be about it. We see relationships of convenience (a side of friendship, that's true) but is it really about friendship? With Jae-Kyeong ryling mostly on himself throughout the show, Yoon-Jin trying to hide things from him, ... this is not a show about frienship, trying to twist it around it at the end just ruined everything!

This show had sooooo much potential. It reminded me of The Glory (maybe even surpassed it with an exceptional cast, where no one felt out of place, an exception and genious plot), but everything - for me - was destroyed by an incoherent ending. It ruined the show and did not give it what it deserved. This is very much frustrating.

Nah this is... Nah I can't.

A Apr 15 2025 3:42 pm Exceptional kdrama. Worst ending Ever!. Destroyed everything.!

Teegirl Mar 23 2025 4:18 pm In just one word this drama is Amazing. I love movies JI Sung are in.

m0nsteR Mar 14 2025 2:48 pm Friends consists of: The Rich, The Brain, The Minions always gets in trouble. But I don't have rich nor brainy friends; we're just poor people. XD

King Pup 1722 Mar 11 2025 7:34 am “Connection” is a knockout thriller that’ll have you glued to your screen from start to finish. Ji Sung delivers a powerhouse performance as Jang Jae-Kyeong, a detective forcibly addicted to drugs by a vengeful former friend while unraveling a 20-year-old mystery. His portrayal of a man trapped in a chemical prison not of his making is raw and visceral, making you feel every moment of his struggle.

The show’s dark, gritty atmosphere sets the perfect tone for this intense narrative. What sets “Connection” apart is its exploration of friendship gone wrong. It’s not just another crime drama; it’s a deep dive into how loyalty can turn toxic and the devastating consequences that follow—nowhere is this clearer than in Jeong Sang-eui’s arc, a man whose grudges fossilized in high school, nursing decades-old resentments into a twisted blueprint for revenge. Trapped in a teenage time warp, Sang-eui’s inability to move past adolescent slights transforms him into a villain who weaponizes nostalgia as ruthlessly as drugs.

The supporting cast is equally stellar. Jeon Mi-Do shines as Yun Jin, a morally ambiguous reporter whose actions blur the line between right and wrong. Kwon Yool is chillingly brilliant as the villain, his performance a masterclass in controlled malevolence.

The writing is top-notch, weaving together multiple plot threads without losing coherence. Each episode ratchets up the tension, revealing just enough to keep you hooked while holding back crucial details for maximum impact. The pacing is relentless, making the 14 episodes go by quickly.

What really elevates “Connection” is its refusal to take the easy way out. There are no simple answers or clear-cut heroes and villains here. Every character is flawed, making choices that’ll have you questioning your own moral compass.

The show’s exploration of themes like betrayal, redemption, and the corrosive nature of secrets adds depth to what could have been a straightforward crime thriller.

With its more-than-competent cast, tight script, and thought-provoking themes, “Connection” is easily one of the best K-dramas of 2024. Non-Korean viewers like myself, may find the characters’ lifelong bonds unusual—these aren’t fleeting Western-style friendships, but relationships forged in Korea’s collectivist crucible, where school ties become blood oaths and moral debts span decades. A solid 9.5/10 for this must-watch series that sets a new standard for Korean thrillers while offering a masterclass in culturally rooted storytelling!

elliemae207 Mar 05 2025 8:26 am After having missed Ji Sung for a long while, this KDrama was an excellent series to watch & enjoy!! I've been following Ji Sung since I watched him in Save the Last Dance 20 yrs ago. And I've loved Jeon Mi-Do since she was Chae Song-hwa in Hospital Playlist. So this duo was a perfect combination for me!!

The final scene at the beach was a welcome relief after all the stress and tension from all the episodes. This series was well written and directed. The cast was very good... I didn't find any annoying character or anything like that. Everyone's role contributed to make the entire show well-rounded without any plot holes.

I know I'm going to watch this series again... 14 episodes was just right, but had they gone up to 16, I would only be too happy!

Lik Feb 04 2025 2:42 am The female lead character is so annoying

angksud510 Nov 07 2024 3:47 am This drama, with its large cast, starts off a bit slow in the first three episodes. Like his role in Defendant, Ji Sung does not disappoint. However, Jeon Mi-Do is truly classy as a money hunter and the development of Kwon Yool and Jeong Jae-Kwang’s characters adds a refreshing twist. While the theme of friendship is highlighted, the ending feels a bit awkward, leaving a big question about the disappearance of Oh Yoon-Jin's character as a mother separated from her daughter.

Uloma Rita Oct 22 2024 4:46 am At first I doubted Heo Joo Song. But I'm sorry for that

Laina'lece Oct 14 2024 6:31 pm I'm so happy I never doubted Heo Joo-Song!!!!! This was such an amazing drama. I hope to see some of the actors work together again in future projects.

Kae Sep 16 2024 10:19 am ~Mild Spoiler~

I think it is fair to apologise to Joo Sung for my doubts about his character up to the end. He did nothing other than being Jae Gyeong and Yoon Jin's bestest friends and moral supports.

littlepinky Aug 11 2024 2:53 pm great cast direction chemistry and script

June Jul 27 2024 10:31 pm Ji Sung and Jeon Mi-Do are both amazing actors. The enormous cast makes it difficult to remember names. However, every episode is full of turns and twists and extremely unpredictable and so gripping. Thank you to all the script writers, the director, the crews and the whole cast. I enjoyed this kdrama so much. Will probably rerun it again to make sure I have not miss any bits.

purplegirl Jul 22 2024 2:24 pm @Aki: I think the subtitle is wrong. Sang Eui know the passcode TaeJin has. because he was recording their conversation

purplegirl Jul 22 2024 2:21 pm Aki: I have same thought with you. The password Tae Jin has was 0617. Then Sang Eui said the password Tae Jin was looking for is 0617. I got confused here.

Ifeoluwa | ?? Jul 18 2024 8:44 am Best of 2024 for me!

Dara Jul 15 2024 1:00 pm What was the Insurance fee that jang jae and oh yeon received ?

Kdramaaddict Jul 15 2024 11:16 am This is a great drama no plot holes, excellent script, casting and story!! Just wow it's really hard to find good kdrama these days. Thanks to Connection, we will have the chance to see the two sides of Friendship and its meaning. It's really giving ✨✨✨ I am into kdrama with no romance actually, and it really match my liking ?

sanjii Jul 14 2024 7:18 pm @Aki. (SPOILERS AHEAD!) I was also confused. Maybe the subtitles were wrong. I think Sang Eui said Tae Jin's first four numbers because the last four numbers were their Friendship Day.

AMR Jul 12 2024 8:47 am Casting and acting were both superb. Actors portrayed their roles really well. Ji Sung, as expected was phenomenal in his portrayal of a forced into drug addict. As each episode progressed from the time he was made to take the drugs, you could actually see the deterioration in his physical appearance. He was truly convincing in the role that he played. The plot and the twists were suspenseful and since all the actors played their roles to perfection, each episode became a must see to the very end. This is truly highly recommended, must watch k-drama for 2024. I am now certified fan of Ji Sung.

Ginny Jul 10 2024 4:10 am for @Aki : SPOILERS The password that Taejin had is Choi Jiyeon Birthday and the password that he search is the Friendship day. Because Taejin and Junseo both have the password that they didnt disclose to each other. So Taejin part + Junseo part, that make it 8 digit password

Rina Jul 10 2024 2:53 am With a 14.8% rating - a phenomenal success for ji sung, the legendary actor and the whole team, amazingly written and done - can’t wait for the awards ceremony..?

littlepinky Jul 09 2024 3:21 pm superb cast and script and directing..more projects writer LeeHyun

Aki Jul 08 2024 10:34 am The story is good! When you think of Connection, yes there is. SPOILER! I cried last minute but one thing that makes me confused was about the password. Sang Eui said the password that Tae Jin is looking for which is the last 4digits are Ji Yeon's bday but at the end they used it as the first 4digits combined with their Friendship day. I don't know if I misunderstood the subtitles but yeah still recommended!

Pretty Jul 07 2024 4:43 pm This is literally the best Kdrama of 2024 More grease ji sung You have never failed us before thanks for this ????? .you made stanning you easy I cried , I laughed lots of emotions To the crews you guys did good

I will definitely miss audiophile

CritiQueen Jul 07 2024 11:17 am SPOILER AHEAD!!!!!

Ji sung never disappoints and the entire cast carried the show. There are no plot holes or whatsoever, and I like how pieces come together for the development of the plot. CONNECTION as a title for this drama is such a genius move. It feels so good to watch a drama in a while without having to press the forward button once.

I especially love the ending. I think it's the best part. The thing I'm only disappointed about is Doctor's true identity. Before it was revealed that it was "him", I already made speculations that he's Doctor. But I'm somewhat expecting a more horrifying character or someone I don't even doubt. And tbh, his reason for drugging jae gyeong is downright foolish. I mean, they could have come up with something more plausible. But anyways, this a must-watch, 9.5/10

Oppa Ji Sung Jul 07 2024 9:28 am Ji Sung never fails to be this consistent with his acting skills. Being a heavy drama and comedy on Kill me, Heal me. A very good lawyer in the Devil Judge and now an action police officer! I didn’t watch yet all his dramas but wow, really wow with his superb skills! All the characters really played well. My crime and comfort drama. Comfort because of the friendship in the end. Good ending! Good story! Never waisted my time. Not perfect but 9/10

Lhiean Jul 04 2024 4:55 am Up to episode 12, I’m still in the middle of guessing who killed Jun seo. It’s really driving me crazy. Hahaha. This drama is very unpredictable and i really love the way it is. Ji sung is superb when it comes to acting. I really love him.

nisa Jul 03 2024 11:49 am This series is very boring, endless stories about school. Revenge about things at school, what's wrong with all this immaturity. give drugs to jaegyoung because jelaous jun seo is not friends with you, what's the matter? It's a real waste of jisung talent for acting in a story like this, I've seen it so I had to finish it.

sparkle Jul 03 2024 1:05 am yoonho is a real loser. he even has the mannerisms of a loser. you can tell that all his actions are caused by his desire to kiss up to the other guys, and that makes him look really pathetic LOL

c d sykes Jul 02 2024 9:11 pm I watched first two episodes and they make little sense. The dialogue and story line are like like something out of class B comic book. It just doesn't hold together. I love Jeon Mi Do, but her talent is wasted in this series.

A Jun 30 2024 1:29 pm there’s no way there are two eps left? why do good kdramas always has fewer eps like??? omg but a side note, this kdrama is giving. idk what will happen but they should make it to 16 eps

Soleil Jun 30 2024 10:53 am Are we gonna get 14 episodes only? WTF?? The drama is still interesting. How will they wrap up the drama in the last 2 episodes?

Dee Thomas Jun 26 2024 7:16 pm I enjoyed this very much. It held my interest. Please make more with good plots.

Norma Jun 26 2024 6:10 pm I always like Jisung's drama and this one keep better and better

Karen Jun 26 2024 11:46 am I recognized actor Jeon Seok-ho's voice as the voice of the text sender who kept terrorizing Jae-kyeong & eventually sending him drugs. If so, then he'll most likely be the adult No Kyu-min (missing taxi driver). I wonder whose the doctor tho. Jeong Sang-eui seems suspicious enough but right now I'm pretty sure the voice of the text sender is not Jeong Sang-eui's voice. But damm this drama is just as good as Blind which gets more interesting in each episode!!

Lisa Jun 24 2024 10:45 pm This gets better and better each episode! 4 remain and I am still engaged, curious and unsure if I know who the villains (suspect 2) are

On an unrelated note, Ji Sung also seems to be getting younger…that is one handsome 47 year old man!

Cheryl88 Jun 23 2024 9:23 pm Noh gyu min nowhere to be found , his adult character still not appear yet , I think Noh gyu min is the mastermind for what happen , the reason is for revenge .

Overthinker Yo Jun 23 2024 12:59 pm Watched ep. 10 first i think Jung Sang Eui ilvolved. Then, for me No Kyu Min is the mastermind planned all the script revenge to Won Jong soo, Park Tae Jin, Oh Chi Yun, Jung Yun Ho about Chae Kyung Tae death. No kyu Min laso the taxi driver who drove Park Jun seo to the contruction site. Chi Yun said at least 2 people are needed to move Lee Myung Guk dead body (Saung Eui x No Kyu Min). The PIN is 1882.

Mario Jun 22 2024 5:08 am I soooooo much enjoyed latest ep9, the last 25min (the cake scenes) were Amazing. Great job to all cast & crew, best K-drama airing at the moment. Ji-Sung deserves an award for this role as well. Can't wait for the next 5 remaining episodes. Connection Fighting!

Juliette Jun 20 2024 3:17 am Ji-Sung all you need to know. Seriously, waiting for next episodes was unnerving. Overall it has a good story line, action is good and keeps one guessing whose the true villain of the plot. Overall 8.9

Pam Jun 18 2024 10:26 pm Hahaha i got confused with names too, i feel the police close to him is the one who did it ,,ahhh iwant to know the end

Dani Jun 17 2024 7:29 am Hmm, I think the Doctor is their friend Heo Soon Won. He's the friend who always get left behind since HS that's why I'm kinda suspicious about him. I hope the doctor's identity is a shocking one that you wouldn't expect.

I want to see a plot twist like Mouse and Signal! Hehe.

Secret love fanss that i watched more than 100 times Jun 16 2024 12:38 pm Connection drama hope will having rating more than 20% ... because its a good drama that you waiting every weekend. The plots, how police officers they drugg him.. .

noh Jun 16 2024 11:38 am I have a feeling that Jung Sang-Eui, the curly hair guy with eyeglasses that works in Jongsoo's Pharma company is the doctor.

Ku ko Jun 15 2024 7:38 am I started liking this but it became apparent that writing is becoming weak and repetitive: blackmailing and the like common to all kdramas. Then I asked why would this go further to 16 episodes? Then asian wiki has 14 episodes; no matter what, this should only be 10 episodes the maximum because it's so tiring to watch already no matter how good the ML. The flashback , i cant get catch on who is who !

Dreamhigh Jun 10 2024 12:48 pm I knew it jeong jae kwang is connection with drug dealer.

XY Jun 09 2024 11:56 am Well, it's already 6 eps. Tell us your best guess: Who is the 'Doctor'???????

sf Jun 09 2024 12:00 am Jong-Soo, Joo-Song, Joon-Seo even now I'm incapable of distinguishing them by their name.

Jacqualine Anom Jun 08 2024 5:20 am Ji Sung is very great actor love his drama most

Shiren Jun 01 2024 5:26 am What a great drama! Love you jisung oppa❤️

Evangeline Santarin May 30 2024 10:56 am I love Ji Sung, he's a great actor. It's great to see him again.

Zuha May 30 2024 9:57 am Ji Sung is the best and finest actor. Love his performance. It's great to see him back :)

Dreamhigh May 29 2024 3:31 pm Ji sung never failed his action, love him

Elaine May 29 2024 9:30 am It is great to see Ji Sung back, such a great actor in whatever drama he does

Trish FL May 28 2024 10:59 am I cant take my eyes off the screen while watching this drama. Ji Sung is always my favorite Korean actor. He is not as handsome as Hyun Bin or In sung but his acting skill is one of the best in Korea. Big applause to the screen writer, and the whole connection team. You guys did an amazing job. People in Korea, please watch this drama.

jaegyeong May 26 2024 11:25 pm the first two episodes were so goodd!??? i didnt have high expectations on this drama since how his last drama was quite boring but surprisingly its so good?!! anyway jisung acting is always being top tier!!

Quinn May 26 2024 3:28 pm Very good so far, love the pacing of the show; it’s fast paced but not confusing. Also Ji Sung’s acting is as amazing as ever!

Mi mi mi May 26 2024 8:32 am The cast is a testament to how good this drama is and will be, looking forward to more episodes...

hihi May 25 2024 12:23 pm After watching Jeong Jae Kwang played a villain in "my perfect stranger", I no longer believed he was a good person. Jisung as a drug addict, must seeeee !

Kylie May 25 2024 12:37 am This is amazing drama of 2024 ..ji sung is very good actor ..i ve donewatch ep.1cant wait for another ep..fightin'???

ilovekimminju May 22 2024 5:59 am Can’t wait to see a new side of Kim Minju!! So excited to see her in this new role and hope there are a lot of scenes with her ??

Rory May 04 2024 2:38 pm He's literally the best... The Best actor ever!!

Chey May 01 2024 11:05 am He's excellent in Kill Me Heal Me, Defendant, The Devil Judge and in Secret Love. That's not to say his other dramas are less remarkable. He's a league of his own in Kdramaland.

I definitely cannot wait for Connections and we'll be seeing another excellent performance from Jeon Mi Do.

Anne Apr 29 2024 11:13 pm One of my favorite Korean actor. Kill me, Heal Me and Defendant were still his best performance for me. But will watch this one too. ?

Daegunggung Apr 22 2024 2:18 am IZ*One Kim Minju will also be in this drama

scire Mar 17 2024 6:04 am Hopefully a real crime mystery not just visual drama. What i meant is the last 2 dramas of Ji sung is not good. Dunno if was the directing or writing. Just hopeful they refrain from doing overly cinematic but shallow scenes. Premise is good but how bout the execution? Pls do something worth to watch

Aderonke Mary Jan 10 2024 3:08 pm Ji Sung is one of my favorite actor? I really can’t wait ? always eager to watch any movies or series he’s in So excited

Marina Bowder Jan 02 2024 10:17 am I thought Ji Sung's acting reached ultimate heights with The Devil Judge, but Adamas was even better. Can't wait to see what he does next, and hope the writing will be as good as that of Adamas.

Esmer Quiambao Jan 01 2024 11:24 pm Yesssss…,can’t wait to watch this new film of Ji Sung. It’s been a while and I miss his acting so much. I know he can give justice to his new role knowing how versatile he is.

Magda Dec 31 2023 8:46 pm So excited that there’s a new KDrama coming soon with Ji Sung, one of my very favorite actors. I live in the USA and can honestly, say there’s not to many actors here that can compare to Ji Sung! He was great in Secret Love, Dr. John, on a lighter note Entertainers. He’s one of the best looking actors ever! He’s so cool And handsome! I wish him and his beautiful wife and children a very Happy Blessed New Year! 2024, and to please keep making great Kdramas!

rn Dec 29 2023 10:14 pm can't wait to see jeon mido's new drama

Nini Dec 24 2023 7:22 am Cannot wait for this drama! Anything with Ji Sung is a definitely gonna be good. He's my favorite actor of all time, he's so diverse and takes on the best roles and carries them like no one else could. I always have high expectations for him and this will be no different. I really like the fact he can play anything he sets his mind to. I am so excited for this! I can't wait to see his handsome face again.

Inmo Dec 14 2023 1:18 am Yeeeeeeeeessssssssss! I miss Chae Song-hwa a lot!

Kdrama Dec 12 2023 9:04 am ji sung and jeon mido?? it's a huge Yes from me

Elizabeth Dec 12 2023 7:19 am WoW...been waiting for Ji Sung to do a movie this year.... Am so excited for you my son....

Nan Dec 11 2023 4:12 pm Finally! For more mature castings! I'm not against age gap or twenty something people, but I love it when two great experienced actors work together.

Haneul labs pawi long time Dec 11 2023 3:48 am Innocent defendant 2? ?

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 * '''Revised romanization:''' Connection
 * '''Hangul:''' 커넥션
-* '''Director:''' [[Kim Moon-Kyo (director)|Kim Moon-Kyo]]
+* '''Director:''' [[Kim Moon-Kyo (director)|Kim Moon-Kyo]], [[Kwon Da-Som (director)|Kwon Da-Som]]
 * '''Writer:''' [[Lee Hyun (screenwriter)|Lee Hyun]]
 * '''Network:''' [[SBS]]
@@ Line 78: / Line 78: @@
 |3charactername=Yoo Kyung-Hwan
 }}
-{{CastPictures9
+{{CastPictures10
 |1picture=File:Connection-KD-Seo Yi-Ra.jpg
 |1name=Seo Yi-Ra (1999){{!}}Seo Yi-Ra
@@ Line 90: / Line 90: @@
 |4picture=File:Connection-Seo Sang-Won1.jpg
 |4name=Seo Sang-Won (1967){{!}}Seo Sang-Won
 |4charactername=Bae Byung-Ho
-|5picture=File:Connection-KD-Lee Dong-Soo.jpg
+|5picture=File:Connection-Byun Joon-Ho1.jpg
-|5name=Lee Dong-Soo (1975){{!}}Lee Dong-Soo
+|5name=Byun Joon-Ho (1986){{!}}Byun Joon-Ho
-|5charactername=internal affairs investigator (ep.1)
+|5charactername=Min Jung-Guk
-|6picture=File:Connection-KD-Yang Hee Woo.jpg
+|6picture=File:Connection-KD-Lee Dong-Soo.jpg
-|6name=Yang Hee-Woo (1984){{!}}Yang Hee-Woo
+|6name=Lee Dong-Soo (1975){{!}}Lee Dong-Soo
-|6charactername=police officer (ep.2)
+|6charactername=internal affairs investigator (ep.1)
-|7picture=File:Connection-KD-Shin Hee-Gook.jpg
+|7picture=File:Connection-KD-Yang Hee Woo.jpg
-|7name=Shin Hee-Gook (1990){{!}}Shin Hee-Gook
+|7name=Yang Hee-Woo (1984){{!}}Yang Hee-Woo
-|7charactername=CCTV room officer (ep.2)
+|7charactername=police officer (ep.2)
-|8picture=File:Connection-KD-Bae Sung Il.jpg
+|8picture=File:Connection-KD-Shin Hee-Gook.jpg
-|8name=Bae Sung-Il (1972){{!}}Bae Sung-Il
+|8name=Shin Hee-Gook (1990){{!}}Shin Hee-Gook
-|8charactername=Park Gwang-Young (ep.6)
+|8charactername=CCTV room officer (ep.2)
-|9picture=File:Connection-KD-Kim Kwang Suk.jpg
+|9picture=File:Connection-KD-Bae Sung Il.jpg
-|9name=Kim Kwang-Suk (1983){{!}}Kim Kwang-Suk
+|9name=Bae Sung-Il (1972){{!}}Bae Sung-Il
-|9charactername=police officer (ep.11)
+|9charactername=Park Gwang-Young (ep.6)
+|10picture=File:Connection-KD-Kim Kwang Suk.jpg
+|10name=Kim Kwang-Suk (1983){{!}}Kim Kwang-Suk
+|10charactername=police officer (ep.11)
 }}
 ===CEO Yoon's Group===
-{{CastPictures6-5
+{{CastPictures7-5
 |1picture=File:Connection-KD-Baek Ji-Won.jpg
 |1name=Baek Ji-Won
@@ Line 120: / Line 123: @@
 |3charactername=subordinate
 |4picture=File:Connection-KD-Do Geon-Wu.jpg
-|4name=Do Geon-Wu (actor){{!}}Do Geon-Wu
+|4name=Do Geon-Wu (1991){{!}}Do Geon-Wu
 |4charactername=Kang Min-Ho
 |5picture=File:Connection-KD-Seo Young-Soo.jpg
@@ Line 128: / Line 131: @@
 |6name=Bae Jae-Young (1996){{!}}Bae Jae-Young
 |6charactername=Kim Dae Sung
+|7picture=File:Connection-Lee Chan-Hee.jpg
+|7name=Lee Chan-Hee (1994){{!}}Lee Chan-Hee
+|7charactername=Kang Min-Ho's friend (ep.3)
 }}
@@ Line 273: / Line 279: @@
 ===Chukbok Mill Case===
-{{CastPictures9
+{{CastPictures10
 |1picture=File:Connection-KD-Yoo Byung-Hoon.jpg
 |1name=Yoo Byung-Hoon (1972){{!}}Yoo Byung-Hoon
@@ Line 295: / Line 301: @@
 |7name=Ahn Soo-Ho (1968){{!}}Ahn Soo-Ho
 |7charactername=No Gyu-Min's landlord (ep.5)
-|8picture=File:Connection-KD-Kim Su Kyung1.jpg
+|8picture=File:Connection-Ha Jin.jpg
-|8name=Kim Su-Kyung (actress){{!}}Kim Su-Kyung
+|8name=Ha-Jin (1976){{!}}Ha-Jin
-|8charactername=Yoo Sung-Eun (ep.7-8)
+|8charactername=mill owner's wife (ep.6)
-|9picture=File:Connection-KD-Park Byung-Wook.jpg
+|9picture=File:Connection-KD-Kim Su Kyung1.jpg
-|9name=Park Byung-Wook (1965){{!}}Park Byung-Wook
+|9name=Kim Su-Kyung (actress){{!}}Kim Su-Kyung
-|9charactername=security guard (ep.7)
+|9charactername=Yoo Sung-Eun (ep.7-8)
+|10picture=File:Connection-KD-Park Byung-Wook.jpg
+|10name=Park Byung-Wook (1965){{!}}Park Byung-Wook
+|10charactername=security guard (ep.7)
 }}
@@ Line 311: / Line 320: @@
 ===Fragrant Express===
-{{CastPictures1
+{{CastPictures2
 |1picture=File:Connection-KD-Park Jin.jpg
 |1name=Park Jin (1991){{!}}Park Jin
 |1charactername=Uhm Si-Jong
+|2picture=File:Connection-KD-Kim Kang-Hee.jpg
+|2name=Kim Kang-Hee (1991){{!}}Kim Kang-Hee
+|2charactername=secretary
 }}
 ===Others===
-{{CastPictures15
+{{CastPictures16
 |1picture=File:Connection-KD-Lee Dong-Kyu.jpg
 |1name=Lee Dong-Kyu (1977){{!}}Lee Dong-Kyu
@@ Line 331: / Line 343: @@
 |4name=Kim Mi-Ji (1991){{!}}Kim Mi-Ji
 |4charactername=nurse (ep.1-2)
-|5picture=File:Connection-KD-Han Ki-Jang.jpg
+|5picture=File:Connection KD-Seo Hye-Min.jpg
-|5name=Han Ki-Jang (1988){{!}}Han Ki-Jang
+|5name=Seo Hye-Min (actress){{!}}Seo Hye-Min
-|5charactername=subway CCTV staff (ep.2,6)
+|5charactername=nurse (ep.2)
-|6picture=File:Connection-KD-Lee Joong-Yul.jpg
+|6picture=File:Connection-KD-Han Ki-Jang.jpg
-|6name=Lee Joong-Yul (actor){{!}}Lee Joong-Yul
+|6name=Han Ki-Jang (1988){{!}}Han Ki-Jang
-|6charactername=apartment security guard (ep.2)
+|6charactername=subway CCTV staff (ep.2,6)
-|7picture=File:Connection-KD-Park Yong1.jpg
+|7picture=File:Connection-KD-Lee Joong-Yul.jpg
-|7name=Park Yong (1965){{!}}Park Yong
+|7name=Lee Joong-Yul (actor){{!}}Lee Joong-Yul
-|7charactername=hearing aid seller (ep.6,10)
+|7charactername=apartment security guard (ep.2)
-|8picture=File:Connection-KD-Lee Jae-In.jpg
+|8picture=File:Connection-KD-Park Yong1.jpg
-|8name=Lee Jae-In (1975){{!}}Lee Jae-In
+|8name=Park Yong (1965){{!}}Park Yong
-|8charactername=diet clinic doctor (ep.8)
+|8charactername=hearing aid seller (ep.6,10)
-|9picture=File:Connection-KD-Na Ho-Won.jpg
+|9picture=File:Connection-KD-Lee Jae-In.jpg
-|9name=Na Ho-Won (1969){{!}}Na Ho-Won
+|9name=Lee Jae-In (1975){{!}}Lee Jae-In
-|9charactername=Lee Geun-Ho's dad (ep.10)
+|9charactername=diet clinic doctor (ep.8)
-|10picture=File:Connection-KD-Jeong Mi Kyung.jpg
+|10picture=File:Connection-KD-Na Ho-Won.jpg
-|10name=Jeong Mi-Kyung (1965){{!}}Jeong Mi-Kyung
+|10name=Na Ho-Won (1969){{!}}Na Ho-Won
-|10charactername=Lee Geun-Ho's mom (ep.10)
+|10charactername=Lee Geun-Ho's dad (ep.10)
-|11picture=File:Connection-KD-Shin Jun-Chul.jpg
+|11picture=File:Connection-KD-Jeong Mi Kyung.jpg
-|11name=Shin Jun-Chul (1980){{!}}Shin Jun-Chul
+|11name=Jeong Mi-Kyung (1965){{!}}Jeong Mi-Kyung
-|11charactername=internet cafe worker (ep.11)
+|11charactername=Lee Geun-Ho's mom (ep.10)
-|12picture=File:Connection-KD-Lee Hyun.jpg
+|12picture=File:Connection-KD-Shin Jun-Chul.jpg
-|12name=Lee Hyun (1975){{!}}Lee Hyun
+|12name=Shin Jun-Chul (1980){{!}}Shin Jun-Chul
-|12charactername=dry cleaners worker (ep.11)
+|12charactername=internet cafe worker (ep.11)
-|13picture=File:Connection-KD-Kim Young-Mi.jpg
+|13picture=File:Connection-KD-Lee Hyun.jpg
-|13name=Kim Young-Mi (1984){{!}}Kim Young-Mi
+|13name=Lee Hyun (1975){{!}}Lee Hyun
-|13charactername=doctor (ep.11)
+|13charactername=dry cleaners worker (ep.11)
-|14picture=File:Connection-KD-Kim Doo-Eun.jpg
+|14picture=File:Connection-KD-Kim Young-Mi.jpg
-|14name=Kim Doo-Eun (1978){{!}}Kim Doo-Eun
+|14name=Kim Young-Mi (1984){{!}}Kim Young-Mi
-|14charactername=hiker (ep.12)
+|14charactername=doctor (ep.11)
-|15picture=File:Connection-Jo Myung-Haeng.jpg
+|15picture=File:Connection-KD-Kim Doo-Eun.jpg
-|15name=Jo Myung-Haeng (1977){{!}}Jo Myung-Haeng
+|15name=Kim Doo-Eun (1978){{!}}Kim Doo-Eun
-|15charactername=smuggler (ep.13)
+|15charactername=hiker (ep.12)
+|16picture=File:Connection-Jo Myung-Haeng.jpg
+|16name=Jo Myung-Haeng (1977){{!}}Jo Myung-Haeng
+|16charactername=smuggler (ep.13)
 }}
 '''Additional Cast Members:'''
 * [[Kim Moon-Soo (1966)|Kim Moon-Soo]] - award ceremony police officer (ep.1)
+* [[Kang Myoung-Soo (1975)|Kang Myoung-Soo]] - wreath deliveryman (ep.2)
 * [[Min Sang-Chul (1977)|Min Sang-Chul]] - Won Chang-Ho's secretary (ep.6)
 * [[Yang Ha-Yoon (1987)|Yang Ha-Yoon]] - Keumhyung Pharmaceuticals employee (ep.6)
@@ Line 413: / Line 429: @@
 Source: [http://www.agbnielsen.co.kr/ AGB Nielson]
+==Awards==
+* [[2024 SBS Drama Awards]] - December 21, 2024
+** '''Best Drama'''
+** '''Best Actress''' ([[Jeon Mi-Do]])
+** '''Best Supporting Actor''' ([[Kwon Yool]]) / ([[Kim Kyung-Nam (1989)|Kim Kyung-Nam]])
+** '''Best Supporting Actress''' ([[Yoon Sa-Bong]]) / ([[Jung Yoo-Min (1991)|Jung Yoo-Min]])
+** '''Best New Actress''' ([[Kim Min-Ju (Iz*One)|Kim Min-Ju]])
 ==Comments==

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Police

CEO Yoon's Group

Anhyeon Economic Daily

Jung Yoon-Ho's Family

Jeogang High School Days (2004-2005)

Keumhyung Pharmaceuticals

Park Joon-Seo's Group

Park Bok-Rye / Woonjong Medical Center Case

People Around Keumhyung Pharmaceuticals

Chukbok Mill Case

Five Spider Gang

Fragrant Express

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