The First Responders 2: National Forensic Service

The First Responders 2, known in Korean as Sobangseo Yeob Kyungchalseo Geurigo Gookgwasoo, is a South Korean television drama series that aired on SBS in 2023. It serves as the second season to the 2022 series The First Responders. The show focuses on the cooperative efforts of the Taewon Police Station, the Taewon Fire Department, and the National Forensic Service (NFS) as they handle complex criminal investigations and emergency situations.

Production and Release

The series was directed by Shin Kyung-Soo and written by Min Ji-Eun. It consists of 12 episodes and was broadcast on SBS from August 4 to September 9, 2023. The drama occupied the Friday and Saturday 22:00 time slot, following the conclusion of Revenant and preceding The Escape of the Seven.

Plot Overview

The narrative centers on the city of Taewon, where emergency responders face a series of challenging arson cases. Detective Jin Ho-Gae, played by Kim Rae-Won, works alongside firefighter Bong Do-Jin (Son Ho-Jun) and paramedic Song Seol (Gong Seung-Yeon). As the investigation into these serial arson incidents intensifies, the team integrates the expertise of the National Forensic Service to solve crimes and ensure public safety.

Main Cast

The series features a returning ensemble cast:

• Kim Rae-Won as Jin Ho-Gae
• Son Ho-Jun as Bong Do-Jin
• Gong Seung-Yeon as Song Seol