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Drama: The Chaser
Revised romanization: Chugyeogja THE CHASER
Hangul: 추적자 THE CHASER
Director: Jo Nam-Kook
Writer: Park Kyung-Soo
Network: SBS
Episodes: 16
Release Date: May 28 - July 17, 2012
Runtime: Monday & Tuesday 21:55
Language: Korean
Country: South Korea

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki Staff ©

Detective Baek Hong-Suk (Son Hyun-Joo) lost his 15-year-old daughter in a car accident and his wife died from shock shortly afterwards. Detective Baek Hong-Suk then searches for the truth related to his daughter's death and learns that her death is tied into a conspiracy.

Reporter Seo Ji-Won (Koh Joon-Hee) is the owner's daughter of a large corporation. She helps Detective Baek Hong-Suk to uncover the truth on his daughter's death. While covering the story, she finds out that her brother-in-law (Kim Sang-Joong), a top presidential candidate, is involved in corruption. Reporter Seo Ji-So comes into conflict between her family and the truth.

Notes

"War of Father" takes over the SBS Monday & Tuesday 21:55 time slot previously occupied by "Fashion King" and will be replaced by "Faith" on August 13, 2012.
Early working Korean title was 아버지의 전쟁 "Father's War," but then changed to 추적자 "The Chaser".

Cast



Son Hyun-Joo	Kim Sang-Joong	Kim Sung-Ryoung	Koh Joon-Hee
Baek Hong-Seok	Kang Dong-Yoon	Seo Ji-Soo	Seo Ji-Won



Ryu Seung-Soo	Park Hyo-Joo	Kang Shin-Il	Jang Shin-Young
Choi Jung-Woo	Detective Jo	Detective Hwang	Shin Hye-Ra

Additional Cast Members:

Lee Hye-In - Baek Soo-Jung
Kim Do-Yeon - Song Mi-Yeon
Park Geun-Hyung - Company president Seo
Jeon No-Min - Seo Young-Wook
Nam Da-Reum - Kang Min-Sung
Choi Joon-Yong - Yoon Chang-Min
Lee Re - Yoon Chang-Min's daughter
Jo Jae-Yun - Park Yong-Sik
Jeon Kuk-Hwan - Jang Byung-Ho
Song Jae-Ho - Yoo Tae-Jin
Ryohei Otani - Director Bae
Lee Yong-Woo - PK Joon
Kim Min-Ha - Hyo-Jin
Jung Soo-In - Choi Jung-Woo's secretary
Seol Chang-Hee - detective
Kim Hyo-Myung - waiter
Kang Ji-Woo - Baek Soo-Jung (child)
Choi Je-Heon
Park Sung-Kyun
Oh Soo-Bum

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Episode Ratings

Date	Episode	TNmS		AGB
Date	Episode	Nationwide	Seoul	Nationwide	Seoul
2012-05-28	1	10.0% (12th)	12.6% (6th)	9.3% (12th)	10.3% (8th)
2012-05-29	2	10.9% (5th)	13.5% (4th)	9.9% (9th)	11% (6th)
2012-06-04	3	11.6% (6th)	14.7% (4th)	9.2% (15th)	9.7% (11th)
2012-06-05	4	11.5% (6th)	14.1% (4th)	9.8% (8th)	10.3% (9th)
2012-06-11	5	13.2% (5th)	16.5% (4th)	10.6% (7th)	10.7% (7th)
2012-06-12	6	12.5% (4th)	15.1% (3rd)	11.1% (5th)	11.9% (4th)
2012-06-18	7	13.2% (4th)	14.5% (4th)	11.5% (5th)	12.4% (4th)
2012-06-19	8	13.2% (4th)	14.1% (4th)	13.3% (4th)	14.2% (4th)
2012-06-25	9	13.6% (4th)	16.3% (4th)	12.4% (4th)	13.1% (4th)
2012-06-26	10	13.8% (4th)	15.8% (4th)	13.2% (4th)	14.2% (4th)
2012-07-02	11	14.0% (5th)	15.9% (4th)	13.1% (4th)	13.9% (4th)
2012-07-03	12	15.3% (4th)	16.2% (5th)	13.5% (4th)	14.3% (4th)
2012-07-09	13	20.0% (3rd)	22.4% (1st)	17.9% (3rd)	19.7% (3rd)
2012-07-10	14	23.1% (2nd)	26.7% (1st)	20.7% (3rd)	22.2% (2nd)
2012-07-16	15	22.1% (3rd)	26.6% (1st)	20.4% (3rd)	21.5% (1st)
2012-07-17	16	25.1% (1st)	28.3% (1st)	22.6% (2nd)	23.8% (1st)

Source: TNS Media Korea& AGB Nielson

NR denotes not ranked within the Top 20 TV programs (including news, sports, variety, etc.) for that day according to TNS Media Korea and AGB Nielson.

Awards

2012 SBS Drama Awards - December 31, 2012
- Grand Prize (Son Hyun-Joo)
- Producer Award (Park Geun-Hyung)
- Excellent Actor (mini series) (Kim Sang-Jung)
- Excellent Actress (mini series) (Kim Sung-Ryoung)
- Special Actress (mini series) (Jang Shin-Young)
- Ten Star Award ([[Son Hyun-Joo])
- New Star Award (Koh Joon-Hee & Park Hyo-Joo)
2013 (49th) BaekSang Arts Awards - May 9, 2013
- Best Drama
- Best Actor (Son Hyun-Joo)

Comments

Zeila Apr 01 2026 7:58 am This showed up in my list on Kocowa. Being a fan of Son Hyun-Joo, I decided to watch this old drama. First, this could have been cut down to 12 eps if they left out the repetition of so many scenes. They also need to eliminate the constant analogies and ridiculous stories from characters dialogs. They had an analogy for EVERYTHING, which made it dragged out and boring. Kim Sang Joon and Ryu Seung-Soo, as well as Koh Joon-Hee and Park Hyu-Joo, look so similar to each other, it was difficult to follow the story for a while. Could only tell them apart by their hairstyles. Ending was the pits. Bad guy gets only half the prison sentence than the good guy? Real murder gets less sentence than an accidental murder?? After 16 eps, left very unsatisfied.

Dince Dec 23 2016 10:11 am It was a great drama and I love the ending. However, i think it will be nice to cut some unnecessary flashbacks and probably it way more better to have less episodes to keep higher quality

jen Sep 10 2016 7:47 pm @Migthy [sic] Thor

Films like The Fugitive and Taken are slick, entertaining but superficial. The Chaser has a cheap TV aesthetic, but it doesn’t scrimp on detail and insight in its depiction of an entire society. And although Ford, Neeson and Snipes are good actors, none of them has ever had the luxury (if luxury is the right word for such a huge task) of creating a character over 16 episodes. I’d only seen Son Hyun-Joo in supporting roles before this, but IMO his performance in The Chaser surpasses anything Ford and Snipes have ever done. Last but not least, none of the films you mention has a villain as complex and interesting as the one played by Kim Sang-Joong. In short, The Chaser is not a “try harder” drama; it’s the Ford/Neeson/Snipes films that need more work.

Migthy Thor Aug 30 2016 12:37 am This drama is nothing but a second grade trying hard copy cat of a Ford Harrison, Liam Neeson, Wesley Snipes movies ("<) The writer could have done a better job and the producer could have cast a better lead actor.

tp Jun 13 2016 12:11 pm Daebak! A must see drama.

Daniel Jun 30 2015 11:55 am Great story and the plot itself worth 10/10 rating. The family love, the dark side of politics, and the desperation for the survival of every character is well portrayed and exceptional.

I liked the last 2 episode especially (15 and 16) I lost count how many time I shed tears. Love how they conclude the story so realistic though feel so bad for HS and weirdly for DH too.

pkkkkkjunnn Jun 25 2015 5:01 am im on pk jun and dongyoon's side!!!

HL toh Jan 05 2015 11:49 am Love this drama. Top class

dearly Dec 18 2014 12:33 am Thriller? Check. Suspense? Check. No Sappy Rich boy, poor girl Romance? Check. Awesomeness? Check. Powerful story line and acting? Check.

10 out of 5 stars. Yea, it's that awesome. I know it doesn't have any hot young male actors that many people love to oogle at but you can't deny the powerful acting of Son Hyun-Joo and his charismatic acting. Watch it as it'll take you on an unforgettable roller-coaster ride. I actually finished this drama in one day because it was that awesome.

AskM Apr 11 2013 7:55 am I Couldnt Stop My Tears Because of this heartbreaking Show Especially The last scene. Its One of The Best Dramas in My Whole Life.Thank U Cast,Writer,Director And All The Ones Who Made This Great Work.

Cheonsa Dec 31 2012 3:19 pm Congratulation on the big win in SBS Drama Awards :D Kim Sang Joong, Son Hyun Joo, Park Keun Hyung, Kim Sung Ryeong, Go Joon Hee, Park Hyo Joo were all won in SBS Drama Awards. Not to forget, Son Hyun Joo who win Daesang [Grand Prize] in it. Congratulation again!

People were all doubt on this drama due to lack of 'idol'. But, All of you had prove to us, 'DONT EVER JUDGE THE BOOK BY ITS COVER' :) Shame on them, right? XP

now, i'm looking forward for this kind of drama. no kiss scene, no love story, but, manage to capture our attention to watch it. ;) strong role. strong script. strong actor. strong character. lead them to win the awards. This drama taught me to know the reality of life. Kamsahamnida!!! ^^

Gasenadi Dec 20 2012 8:45 am I'm only half-way through and am utterly addicted to this powerhouse. I've been on the edge of my seat during my marathon-watch, marveling at the themes, the acting, the writing, the twists, the directing, even that "Godfather Waltz". There are no squeaky clean characters but, still, a very marked separation between "ordinary" folk and those in power. And what a contrast that is! Those constant jabs at corruption at the top was what originally attracted me to kdramas and I'm so glad to see it again in this one. Lastly, I, for one, welcome the "Godfather Waltz" some might find laughable because it audibly cements the similarities btwn the criminal entrepeneurial spirit and the prevailing economic system. KUDOS!

Fairy Oct 19 2012 10:12 am THE BEST DRAMA I'D EVER SEEN!!! strong SCRIPT , strong ROLE , strong CHARACTER .. ONE word could describe this drama ; FANTASTIC! Such a great drama without kiss scene n___n Love it!!

зочин Oct 10 2012 11:20 pm i like this drama

Oshodi Rasheedah Jul 25 2012 8:45 pm What an interesting movies,she is every active know that her brother-in-law his involved in corruption.so bad.and I liked her co-operate and help to was baek hee.I LOVE THE LINE OF THE WRITTER

yy Jun 29 2012 12:39 pm this drama is very good, that not surprise this drama have better rating than Big, but unfortunately because there are no hot / young/idol actor the sub for this drama is so late to come

yeyy Jun 07 2012 8:58 pm is 2nd lead yoon-sung father in city hunter?

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