The Man in the Mask

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Drama: The Man in the Mask (English title) / Masked Prosecutor (literal title)
Revised romanization: Bokmyeongeomsa
Hangul: 복면검사
Director: Jeon San
Writer: Choi Jin-Won
Network: KBS2
Episodes: 16
Release Date: May 20 - July 9, 2015
Runtime: Weds. & Thurs. 21:55
Language: Korean
Country: South Korea

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki Staff ©

During the day, Ha Dae-Cheol is a righteous prosecutor, but at night he wears a mask and seeks to punish those that the law could not. Yoo Min-Hee is a female detective in charge of the violent crime division.

Notes

Takes over the KBS2 Wed. & Thur. 21:55 time slot previously occupied by "Unkind Ladies" and followed by "Assembly" July, 2015.
First script reading took place on April 18, 2015
Actor On Joo-Wan was first cast to play Kang Hyun-Woong, but, due to fatigue & health reasons, dropped out of the series in late April, 2015. Uhm Ki-Joon then took role of Kang Hyun-Woong.

Cast



Joo Sang-Wook	Kim Sun-A	Uhm Ki-Joon	Jeon Kwang-Leol	Hwang Sun-Hee
Ha Dae-Cheol	Yoo Min-Hee	Kang Hyun-Woong	Jo Sang-Taek	Seo Ri-Na



Park Young-Gyu	Kim Byung-Choon	Hong Seok-Cheon	Lee Ki-Young	Jung Ae-Ri
Jung Do-Seong	Park Dong-Pyo	Pi Seong-Ho	Kang Joong-Ho	Im Ji-Sook

Lee Kyu-Seop

drunk man

Additional Cast Members:

Lee Moon-Sik - Jang Ho-Sik
Park Young-Ji - Seo Min-Seong
Lee Won-Jong - Ji Dong-Chan
Dong Bang-Woo - Song Man-Seok
Park Jung-Hak - Lee Jang-Kwon
Kim Dae-Ryeong - Ki Ho
Choi Sung-Jae - Kim Ki Tae
Yoo Yeo-Woon - Moon Tae-Sung
Kang Sung-Mi - Jin So-Young
Jo Yi-Haeng - Bang Tae-Ki
Cha Seung-Yeon - Myung-Sun
Woo Yong-Hee - NFS researcher
Seo In-Woo - investigator
No Young-Hak - Ha Dae-Cheol (young)
Joo A-Reum - Yoo Min-Hee (young)
Choi Si-Won - thief (ep.1)
Jung Hyun-Suk - reporter (ep.6)
Seo Jin-Won
Son Kwang-Eop
Jung Myung-Joon
Ha Joon-Ho

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first script reading April 18, 2015.

Episode Ratings

Date	Episode	TNmS		AGB
Date	Episode	Nationwide	Seoul	Nationwide	Seoul
2015-05-20	1	NR	NR	6.8% (18th)	7.6% (15th)
2015-05-21	2	NR	NR	NR	NR
2015-05-27	3	NR	NR	NR	NR
2015-05-28	4	NR	NR	NR	NR
2015-06-03	5	NR	NR	NR	NR
2015-06-04	6	NR	NR	NR	NR
2015-06-10	7	NR	NR	NR	NR
2015-06-11	8	NR	NR	NR	NR
2015-06-17	9	NR	NR	NR	NR
2015-06-18	10	NR	NR	NR	NR
2015-06-24	11	NR	NR	NR	NR
2015-06-25	12	NR	NR	NR	NR
2015-07-01	13	NR	NR	NR	NR
2015-07-02	14	NR	NR	NR	NR
2015-07-08	15	NR	NR	NR	NR
2015-07-09	16	NR	NR	NR	7.2% (19th)

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.

Comments

bebas18 Apr 20 2017 5:09 am Good drama but the ending was definitely rushed. Some empty holes left. I wished Seo Ri Na had a love interest. Felt so bad for her since the main guy ended up with the other chic :( Ri Na was my fav!!! She dont give a f about anything. The mom pissed me off so much cuz of her facial expressions!!!!

sabung ayam Apr 16 2017 4:23 am I am very sure this drama didn't garner good ratings.

sabung ayam Apr 16 2017 4:23 am Oh man! i so missed you Kim Sun A, welcome back!

sabung ayam online Mar 31 2017 3:05 pm Felt so bad for her since the main guy ended up with the other chic :( Ri Na was my fav!!! She dont give a f about anything. The mom pissed me off so much cuz of her facial expressions!!!!

lovingJooSangWook Sep 11 2016 8:08 pm I really really like Joo Sang-Wook!! :) From 2007 until 2016 of his drama I always watch it.. Good Job JSW! I'm your always #1 Fan!!!!! 사랑해 (sa-rang-hae)

Rosel Mar 28 2016 7:18 am Too bad Joo Sang Wook's talent was completely wasted in this drama. The plot was odd and so-so. Great cast but terrible setting.

SPOILER ALERT!

JSW and KSA don't have a chemistry in this drama ..

Hary YK Mar 11 2016 5:25 am One of the best korean drama. I have my doubt at first, but i'm completely wrong.

Yeaboikat Mar 01 2016 8:36 pm !!!!!SPOILER!!!!!!

Good drama but the ending was definitely rushed. Some empty holes left. I wished Seo Ri Na had a love interest. Felt so bad for her since the main guy ended up with the other chic :( Ri Na was my fav!!! She dont give a f about anything. The mom pissed me off so much cuz of her facial expressions!!!!

tru2u Dec 12 2015 10:26 pm Cont. But because of the horrible writing, directing and producing. She and the rest of the cast did the best the could with the mess that was given them. All actors and actress here are some of Korea's best. Also her being non - emotional is because it was her character . What could she have done? Someone said it better, by HEN, "I see two proven-star-quality actors struggling to make something worthy of the viewers, out of something that was witten NOT worthy for viewing. Honestly, the writing on this drama is realy bad. The storyline is dull." There the cast did their best and for that, I stayed until the end.

tru2u Dec 12 2015 10:16 pm Ok, here I am again after finishing this drama and will say,it was awful. Not because of the lead female as some here are saying

Francieli Nov 30 2015 5:55 am Only watched the first and the beginning of the second episode, the only good and funny part of this drama was the young actor that played Ha Dae-Cheol, hope to see more of him and Choi Siwon cameo, the rest was a waste of time, especially after I realized who the main actress was, was not a fan of her in My name is Kim Sam Soon and it was like they aged the young actress that did her 30 years not 15, don't know what they're thinking while choosing the actors.

rskdrama Oct 02 2015 12:10 pm here is my issue with this drama. i feel that lead actress looks too old and too strong, non-emotional, to play such a drama. she doesn't suit the lead actor who is more popular with the drama watchers. I am very sure this drama didn't garner good ratings.

Wilson Aug 27 2015 10:58 pm This drama's script with a bad director made the acting difficult to do their job. One episode instead of 16 would have made this a good story line. The inept police, DA office, and "mask man" made this into 16 episode. I would complaint if I were the police or DA office.

Watch 2 episode and just got worst. Not worth watching.

Aj Aug 23 2015 1:20 am Strong cast; great leads who are beautiful, very experienced actors; suspense; good writing and snappy dialogue; charming romance; humor; silly mask bit played for both justice and comedy; satisfying conclusion. I really enjoyed this series.

fresca Aug 12 2015 6:59 am For me episode 1-10 are boring, but the rest are pretty interesting. Well, i love joo sang wook, so i endured it until the end hehe

naa Aug 01 2015 4:03 am i watch this drama becaus Uhm Ki Joon. he is Psycho evil. i love his acting. I know him from Ghost Drama, also about the police story. he was always so cast antagonist. this drama is good. but can not beat Ghost. Btw Joo Sang wook so handsome in this drama. but I was disappointed with Kim suna. she is not so pretty. :)

Ymehr Blue Jul 16 2015 2:04 am The stars are fantastic (I am a Kim Suna fan). The plot is good. However, the director's job to keep the audience' interest is not achieved until the 2 last episodes when we are focused on how it will end. I can't say it's boring though. I think that it's just that the story is too deep, what with the legal discussions that does not appeal well to the general audience. With the recent MERS crisis in Korea, the general audience probably would enjoy something light and more entertaining. Hence, I attribute the low rating to timing relative to the airing of the drama! Kudos to the lead stars!!!

brandon31 Jul 13 2015 8:16 pm not that good drama.....how can a mother abandon his son for 30 years and feel no remorse??

shin Jul 11 2015 7:50 am great drama love this couple

charindu Jul 10 2015 9:13 am VerY boring dramA.....

jinnborn Jul 10 2015 4:35 am I watched 3 episode of this drama and I can't watche it any more. I like Joo-Sang-Wook,but this drama is so bad,The action scenes are horrible. I wish JSW did'nt act in this kind of drama.

janet Jul 10 2015 3:17 am well, I have watched 14 eps. already and cannot wait to watch the last two eps. that will be airing on KBSworld next week. I like all characters in this drama more or less expect for Im Ji-Sook (Ha Dae-Cheol's mother) who's abandoned her son for like 30 years . Every second she is on screen talking to Dae-Cheol is a pure torture. kudos to Jung Ae-Ri who plays this role perfectly so that gives me this feeling, Im Ji-Sook is a villain after all! Not to mention, Joo Sang-Wook, Kim Sun-A, and Hwang Sun-Hee all three are sweethearts!

lesle Jun 27 2015 12:35 pm Well, you can't win them all. I've just watched the first 6 episodes and am giving up. For a user rating I gave this a solid 48%--It seems just a muddled who-cares whodunit. In the past few months I've re-watched My Name is Kim Sam Soon and Scent of a Woman; I really expected more here. Perhaps the fault is mine.Or maybe not.

Lizy Jun 25 2015 3:28 am Korean dramas these days sucks, i gave up on korean dramas in the end of May. Not gonna watch anymore because everything became he same and fast i might wait for about next 2 years because thats how much it needs for screen writers to sort out their ideas it all gets similar and predictable

Lio Jun 24 2015 11:22 am Its the queen kim sun ah so I was expecting more. this year seems to be disappointment, i haven't watched it but was expecting at least 10 or more rating but it keeps dropping 4.9% really? Is it that bad or there is something wrong with the korean audience this days? It seems to be like a nice drama

Natalie Jun 24 2015 11:13 am JOO SANG WOOK AN EXCELLENT ACTOR! He's so good in performing different kind of roles and characteristic. He's the best of the best! FIGHTING!!!!! :))

feliza mae fuertes Jun 17 2015 1:27 am I really like joo sang wook! ♡♡♡

Misstumbler Jun 06 2015 12:58 pm I'm glad to see Kim Sun Ah again :D She's a good actress. Thumbs up for this pair.

cassie May 31 2015 7:18 am Fighting oppa joo sang wook!!!!❤❤❤❤❤

putriksa May 27 2015 7:53 am fighting MP !!!!!!! i like n love this drama <3 <3

androuchka May 22 2015 10:08 pm 2015 seems to be police drama year, we had the girl who can see smells, then this one and we are going to have Hello Monster with jang nara in june....loving them so far as well

everdust May 22 2015 6:00 pm Finally after waiting for so long KSA back to dramaland...yes...

@exopoy : it's Cho Sang Min, but I guess will be difficult to find his bio

@Lila : he's just a cameo

Yayak May 21 2015 7:26 pm It's more like the old American series, Dark Justice.

Exopoy May 21 2015 6:54 pm annyeong haseyo chingu/admin, please tell me the name of the guy in the boxing ring in episode 1, the one fighting with the young joo sang wook, kamsahamnida!

su ran May 21 2015 3:58 pm is it just me or the plot is realllyyy like daredevil??

androuchka May 20 2015 8:09 pm Oh man! i so missed you Kim Sun A, welcome back!

Jane May 19 2015 8:05 pm Kim Sun A and Uhm Ki Joon from "The Scent of A Woman"...and Joo Sangwook..omo..

OkH May 16 2015 4:04 am Searched this up cos Choi SIWON is going to make a cameo!!! Definitely catching the 1st episode!

moon May 15 2015 1:38 pm Jeon kwang ryeol is the best actor I will be waiting for seeing him

hogoo kang May 14 2015 4:27 am The battle of the mask will start soon, it's between KBs and SBS. SBS will have the drama Mask starring Soo Ae replacing Sensory Couple and KBS will have Masked Prosecutor starring Joo Sang Wook. From what i have read and seen Mask seems to be a romance melodrama and Masked Prosecutor is an Action with comedy

s1288 May 14 2015 1:25 am Joo Sang Wook, I am waiting your drama after birth of beauty

marina May 12 2015 12:35 am Great news. The queen of drama is back. cant wait to see her again. you are the only Sun <3

bony May 11 2015 7:53 pm i'm a fans of kim sun a since wacth her in my lovely sam soon.

SANDRA HEREDIA May 11 2015 12:27 pm Happy for the return of Kim Sun Ah , a great actress, who has a strong interpretation , in addition to its beauty .

Vivian May 10 2015 2:11 am Kim Sun Ah always gave great chemistry with her partner. I bet this time too.

Clara May 08 2015 6:08 am i'm very happy to see joo sang wook in the new drama , he's very handsome man, love you...

Annika May 06 2015 12:09 am I can't wait for this one. I absolutely love Joo Sang-Wook!

dong May 05 2015 12:09 pm Kim Sun-A, love her

cant wait for this

sama Apr 30 2015 1:22 am This drama seems exciting ,i can't wait for the acting of joo sang wook and jeon kwang ryul

batool Apr 29 2015 10:44 pm It sounds like CITY HUNTER!! but imma still watch it yo~

Ynu Apr 28 2015 1:46 pm I can't wait for this drama. I think Joo Sang-Wook and Kim Sun-A will make a perfect couple. And the story sounds exciting. Jeon Kwang-Leol plays too. I just can't wait for it!

peterh Apr 28 2015 2:29 am korean daredevil only not blind. he is kpopdevil hahahahhah unoriginal plus they haven't made decent vigilante action drama since city hunter. Most are drama drivel.

gamer123 Apr 25 2015 10:25 pm Daredevil Remake!!!

ira hapsari Apr 23 2015 9:30 am Wohooooo. Beside Producer, this is drama i l'm excited for. Mrs. kim sun Ah finally back to the silver screen.

Aiat Apr 22 2015 4:47 pm what? it's like dexter!!

Anyeongunnie Apr 19 2015 11:27 am Yahoooo!! another dose of Joosangwook! Its been a while kimsunah, love the pair!

haruethai Apr 17 2015 12:09 am wait for Joosangwook

liza Apr 15 2015 3:26 am Amazing KSA noona I've been waiting for you new drama for so long now. Finally the wait is over! Thanks for accepting. Sarranghae!

simonique Apr 12 2015 3:47 pm AAAAAAAHHHHHHH! So excited that they accepted! Can't wait for this!!!! Missed kim sun ah! GREAT PAIR!!

victoria Apr 12 2015 5:27 am good luck to all cast. fighting!!!! i will support this drama.

dong Apr 10 2015 10:09 am this is fantastic news!

Love them

jastinel Apr 09 2015 6:09 am Great news for KSA fanatics, finally the waiting is over. Good luck KSA! Keeping my fingers crossed that this drama will do BEST, cause KSA drama are always on TOP.

nezha Apr 06 2015 6:14 am another epic drama if they accept the role!

joo sang wook hyung, kim sun a noona! accept it huh??accept it!please!!

hotelier Apr 01 2015 8:52 am I like Kim Soon Ah :D and loved to see Ji Sang Wook working together with her in a drama.

Trew Mar 31 2015 6:42 am Cant wait, I hope they accept offer. JSW and KSA would be great "couple" ;)

imelda valle Mar 31 2015 12:59 am I will definitely watch this because of Kim Sun A. I have never seen Joo Sang-Wook before and I am afraid to add him in my list of favorite best K-actors and then more past dramas/movies to watch. Hahaaaay..Why there are so many good looking and great actors in Korea? I'm excited to watch this interesting drama.

mv Mar 30 2015 8:20 pm wow! interesting.

mv Mar 30 2015 8:19 pm wow! interesting. please accept joo sang-wook and kim sun-a the offered.

Nox Mar 30 2015 8:14 pm You two, over my dead body if you want to say no to this offer LOL. Bring them on my screen, dramagod!!

zinneyy Mar 29 2015 5:40 am Kim sun ah should totally take thus role. She dud well in 'she's on duty'

leavest Mar 26 2015 5:36 pm drama's plot so interesting. Masked heroes like "Bridal Mask"

Aria Mar 26 2015 5:00 am If Kim Sun A and Joo Sang Wook takes their role here, I'm definitely in!!!

chunchow Mar 26 2015 4:51 am korea supperstar joo sang wook best acting

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