OCN’s got another original drama in the works, which you’ll know if you’re watching their Sunday drama Vampire Prosecutor, since that thing is riddled with promos for Special Crimes Force TEN, or simply TEN.
Joo Sang-wook (Giant, Thorn Birds) stars as a cool-headed ace detective who heads a special investigation unit devoted to solving unsolved cases with very low arrest rates. The drama takes a ripped-from-the-headlines approach, basing its cases on real-life crimes.
What makes TEN different from other straightforward police procedurals is that our leading man isn’t exactly a shining hero, or a noble one. Well, perhaps he’s driven by noble intentions, but only in a Machiavellian, ends-justify-means sense. He’s picked up the nickname “Devil Cop,” one who ascribes to the theory: “To catch a criminal, be as evil as he is.” After watching so many dramas featuring perfect heroes, or cold-on-the-outside-but-well-meaning-on-the-inside men at the very least, it’ll be refreshing to watch one who rests on the complete opposite end of that character spectrum.
Frankly, the trailers don’t explain much about the drama at all, but they suggest that we can expect cool visual effects and a sharp sense of cinematography, like lots of cable offerings these days.
Joining Joo Sang-wook on his investigations are Kim Sang-ho (Ajusshi in City Hunter) and Jo Ahn (Great King Gwanggaeto). The drama is produced by the folks behind one of cable’s popular dramas, the sageuk cop drama Chosun Police, which enjoyed several seasons on the channel MBC Dramanet.
TEN will be short and sweet with 10 episodes, airing on Friday nights at midnight. Its first episode airs on November 18.
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I like my JSW evil and sexy, not hurt and in pain, like he always is.
I liked my JSW evil and sexy in Queen Seon Deok just that some heroes were more devilish and sexy than him (MiShil, Bidam and even Kim Chun Chu)
He wasn’t in pain in QSD
some other dramas didn’t have a subject on my liking but I was happy for him that he got to be main lead material, which is a big thing in Klala Land and just a few ppl can have it
I just knew you’d be here, Jomo! LOL! He’s got such a world-weary face, with those sad soulful eyes. I think he’d be perfect for the role.
Yes, I am predictable.
I will be happy as long as he gets the girl!
I’ll take my dose JSW in any form, just a constant flow, please!
Ahjussi!!
Oh how you remind me of my most beloved drama.
Ahjussi! LOL
Looking forward to seeing this drama, it looks great!
just marathoned paradise ranch yesterday actually heh
Is it just me or does he look a bit like Big Bang’s Seungri in the last few pics?
it’s the tired eyes i say.
He surely looks like Seungri’s hyung.
Finally he is back..^__^ looks really interesting looking forward to see this drama!
Love him!
I always thought he was a good-looking (albeit wooden) man, but really fell for him in Giant. I love him angsty and in pain. I think he’ll pull off a “devil cop” really well. Evil JSW. Can’t wait!
*side note: I really need to start Vampire’s Prosecutor soon*
Oh…i just finished watching Kimcheed radish cubes, and he was so cute that I really like him. He’s got a new fan, so i will definitely try to find this drama …I hope sb translates it…
i love him in Kimchee Radish, he is so adorable there with Park
I’m a sucker for crime dramas. (I will start VP sooooon!) And this one looks just up my alley. Is he the “House” of cops? And I just love his whole look. I will enjoy looking at JSW on the screen.
Shhh…Don’t tell Auntie Maime but
MINE MINE MINE MINE MINE!!!!!!!
That is all.
You get 10 points for that reference.
Oo… I’m always a sucker for grey area characters, especially if they’re cops. His characterization reminds me of Luther, if you ever watch the show, it’s a BBC produced crime show that’s 10 episodes long so far. lol. Can’t wait for this.
John and Alice for the win!!!! Just started Luther and loving it.
I’m not too sure about this actor though.
Man, they are makign me LURVE cable!
Joo Sang wook?
I hope we get a shower scene.
I’ll tune in for this one. I like that cable dramas aren’t afraid to stay away from the romance angle. In this regard, it reminds me of the variety we get with jdramas – no love triangle and just sticking to the main plot line sans the ‘drama’.
I think I’m going to love cable.
Love crime dramas! I’ve always been on the fence with this actor but I can really see him in this role and am looking forward to seeing him be this “Diablo” of a cop. Doesn’t hurt that he’s working those clothes. Shower scene? Oh drama gods please!
Noelle, found you! I posted my cello arrangement on my site!
Oh yes, I second, and third, your request for a shower scene.
Do you know what we need? special subbing team to translate only cable dramas… just saying..
I like how he is styled. The idea sounds a little bit like my beloved ‘Luther’.
BANZAI!!! \^____^/ I am haaapppy for him!! Do your best & Hwaiting, Joo Sang Wook!!
yeyyyyy we’re gonna see him again after T Birds – look f/ward to this one; he’s seemingly busy with offers these days, he deserves it!
Cable networks really stepping up their games! I love Vampire Prosecutor and this one looks good too!! Can’t wait! XP
HUBBA HUBBA!
Me likey already! I see Ajusshi n the setup n this sudd reminds me of city hunter. Lol. Tht guy wld forever be ajusshi for me now…never by name. Heh.
I’ve been watching late nite hospital n vampire prosecutor. Its actually pretty good. I’m starting to get sucked into cable rather than the normal MBC, KBS dramas. Am anticipating the ramyun cuties tonite tho…but is tvn cable or regular telly?
finally my ahjussi is back. miss you so so much.
This sounds good!!! XP
<3<3<3<3<3<3 i loved him in Paradise ranch, and he was quite interesting in Queen Seon Deok, albeit having a small role. i think he's gonna be big next time!
go JSW!
Omo, oppa!!! *melts*
wow the cable network is busy busy….
he looks really good and the filming looks nice…
i’m so glad he’s working on something now. go sang wook!!!