Live (2018 South Korean Television Series)
Live is a South Korean television drama series that aired on tvN from March 10 to May 6, 2018. The series consists of 18 episodes and explores the professional and personal lives of police officers stationed at the Hongil Police Precinct. Unlike traditional police procedurals that focus primarily on criminal investigations, Live emphasizes the human element, detailing the daily struggles, ethical dilemmas, and emotional burdens faced by officers as they attempt to maintain justice in their community.
Production
The series was written by No Hee-Kyung and directed by Kim Kyu-Tae. This collaboration marks another project for the duo, who have previously worked together on several notable dramas, including Worlds Within......, Padam Padam, That Winter, The Wind Blows, and It's Alright, This Is Love. The first script reading for the production took place on November 16, 2017, at Studio Dragon in Sangamdong, Seoul.
Live occupied the Saturday and Sunday 21:00 time slot on tvN, following the conclusion of A Korean Odyssey and preceding Lawless Lawyer.
Plot
The narrative centers on two new recruits, Han Jung-O (played by Jung Yu-Mi) and Yeom Sang-Soo (played by Lee Kwang-Soo). Jung-O, who faces societal pressure and personal struggles, decides to pursue a career in law enforcement after failing to find other employment. Sang-Soo, having suffered a financial setback after falling victim to a fraudulent company, also turns to the police force as a means of securing a stable livelihood. Under the guidance of their instructor, Oh Yang-Chon (played by Bae Sung-Woo), the recruits navigate the rigorous demands of the police academy before being assigned to the Hongil Police Precinct, where they encounter the complex realities of police work.
Cast
The series features an ensemble cast, including:
- Jung Yu-Mi as Han Jung-O
- Lee Kwang-Soo as Yeom Sang-Soo
- Bae Sung-Woo as Oh Yang-Chon
- Bae Jong-Ok as An Jang-Mi
- Sung Dong-Il as Ki Han-Sol
