Kwak Sun-young Shines as New Host on Brave Detectives 5
- The true crime genre in Korea has reached a new milestone as E-Channel's crime-prevention programme 'Brave Detectives' (용감한 형사들) amassed over 530 million views on YouTube, according to...
- Following the final departure of Lee Yi-kyung (이이경) due to previous controversies, the show has officially welcomed actress Kwak Sun-young (곽선영) and Highlight member Yoon Doo-joon (윤두joon) as...
- K-hallyu.com notes that the programme's popularity on Tving and Netflix indicates that its approach—having actual detectives recount their toughest cases—has expanded beyond the local market.
The true crime genre in Korea has reached a new milestone as E-Channel’s crime-prevention programme ‘Brave Detectives‘ (용감한 형사들) amassed over 530 million views on YouTube, according to k-hallyu.com.
According to k-hallyu.com, the show is making major changes to its presenters as it begins its fifth season to ensure it stays the top crime-prevention programme in the nation.
Hosting Line-Up Changes and New Additions
Following the final departure of Lee Yi-kyung (이이경) due to previous controversies, the show has officially welcomed actress Kwak Sun-young (곽선영) and Highlight member Yoon Doo-joon (윤두joon) as new hosts, according to k-hallyu.com.
As reported by k-hallyu.com, Kwak, who appeared in ‘Moving’ and ‘Hospital Playlist’, is anticipated to provide greater analytical insight and empathy during case discussions. Yoon Doo-joon, an actor and seasoned idol with substantial international popularity, is expected to attract a younger demographic to the show’s goal of raising crime awareness.
Returning hosts Ahn Jung-hwan and profiler Kwon Il-yong provide the necessary continuity for the series, according to k-hallyu.com. With natural hosting, Kwak Sun-young shows distinctive chemistry with MC Ahn Jung, and she delivers deep resonance on the programme with a thoughtful voice and immersive hosting.
Platform Reach and Focus of Season 5
K-hallyu.com notes that the programme’s popularity on Tving and Netflix indicates that its approach—having actual detectives recount their toughest cases—has expanded beyond the local market.
Season 5 continues to center on the procedural truths of the Korean justice system and ‘hero’ detectives. This provides an educational edge that distinguishes it from more sensationalist true crime offerings, according to reporting from k-hallyu.com based on public sources including MyDaily in Korea.
