Han Suk-kyu Turns into a Profiler

Actor Han Suk-kyu has confirmed his appearance in MBC's most anticipated drama "Such a Close Traitor" in 2024. It is the first time in 29 years that Han Suk-kyu has appeared in an MBC drama since "Hotel" in 1995.

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MBC's new drama "Such a Close Traitor" (directed by Song Yeon-hwa/written by Han Ah-young) is a family psychological thriller about a dilemma that Korea's best profiler experiences when he learns the secret of his daughter related to the murder crime he is investigating. It is the work of Han Ah-young, who was elected with the absolute support of the judges at the 2021 MBC Drama Drama Screening Contest.

In "Such a Close Traitor", Han Suk-kyu plays Jang Tae-soo, the best profiler in Korea and a father who raises his only daughter alone.

In the drama, Jang Tae-soo is a positional figure who voluntarily walked the path of a criminal behavior analyst ever since he was unfamiliar with the word profiling. He gains unrivaled respect and trust within the police organization. In the meantime, as everything, not only his professional beliefs but also his relationship with his beloved daughter, is shaken by an incident, he struggles to reveal the truth to protect his ex-wife's daughter.

The family psychological thriller "Such a Close Traitor" starring Han Suk-kyu, confirmed the programming of MBC's Friday-Saturday drama in the second half of 2024 and plans to start production in earnest with casting the lead actor.

Han Suk-kyu was a former MBC's 20th public recruitment program member in 1991. He appeared in the SBS drama "Dr. Romantic 3" which aired from April to June this year.