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Parole Examiner Lee

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Parole Examiner Lee
Promotional poster
Hangul
가석방 심사관 이한신
Revised RomanizationGaseokbang simsagwan ihansin
McCune–ReischauerKasŏkpang shimsagwan ihanshin
Genre
Written byPark Chi-hyung[1]
Directed byYoon Sang-ho[1]
Starring
Music byPark Se-jun[2]
Country of originSouth Korea
Original languageKorean
No. of episodes12
Production
Running time60 minutes[3]
Production companyKortop Media[1]
Original release
NetworktvN
ReleaseNovember 18 (2024-11-18) –
December 24, 2024 (2024-12-24)

Parole Examiner Lee (Korean가석방 심사관 이한신) is a 2024 South Korean television series starring Go Soo, Kwon Yu-ri, Baek Ji-won, and Lee Hak-joo. The series revolves around lawyer-turned-parole examiner Lee Han-shin, who stops at nothing to prevent dangerous convicts from being granted parole. It premiered on tvN on November 18, 2024 and aired every Monday and Tuesday at 20:50 (KST). It is also available for streaming on Viki in selected regions.

Synopsis

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The series depicts the thrilling, ironclad defense of lawyer Lee Han-shin, who becomes the final judge of prisoners and a 'parole officer' who stops people with bad conscience.

Cast and characters

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An ironclad parole judge who stops bad guys who spend money and connections to get out of prison.
An ace detective who shows outstanding ability in her work with her outstanding eye for detail and strong sense of responsibility.
Another partner who works with Lee Han-shin. She is a legend in the loan shark industry who helps Lee Han-shin to recover the money he owed.
A arrogant second-generation chaebol who is fearless in the world.

Release

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Parole Examiner Lee was confirmed to premiere on tvN on November 18, 2024, every Monday and Tuesday at 20:50 (KST).[6] It is also available to stream on Viki in 190 countries.[7]

Viewership

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Parole Examiner Lee : South Korea viewers per episode (thousands)
SeasonEpisode numberAverage
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Source: Audience measurement performed nationwide by Nielsen Korea.[8]
Average TV viewership ratings
Ep. Original broadcast date Average audience share
(Nielsen Korea)[8]
Nationwide Seoul
1 November 18, 2024 4.596% (1st) 4.854% (1st)
2 November 19, 2024 5.352% (1st) 5.311% (1st)
3 November 25, 2024 4.682% (1st) 4.409% (1st)
4 November 26, 2024 6.257% (1st) 5.892% (1st)
5 December 2, 2024 5.102% (1st) 4.722% (1st)
6 December 3, 2024 5.552% (1st) 5.514% (1st)
7 December 9, 2024 4.838% (1st) 4.723% (1st)
8 December 10, 2024 5.258% (1st) 4.958% (1st)
9 December 16, 2024 6.104% (1st) 5.956% (1st)
10 December 17, 2024 6.513% (1st) 6.032% (1st)
11 December 23, 2024 5.694% (1st) 5.220% (1st)
12 December 24, 2024 5.836% (1st) 4.803% (1st)
Average 5.482% 5.200%
  • In the table above, the blue numbers represent the lowest ratings and the red numbers represent the highest ratings.
  • This drama airs on a cable channel/pay TV which normally has a relatively smaller audience compared to free-to-air TV/public broadcasters (KBS, SBS, MBC, and EBS).

References

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  1. ^ a b c Yoo, Su-yeon (August 29, 2024). "고수, 합법과 불법 넘나든다...'가석방 심사관 이한신' 10월 첫방" [Go Soo, crossing between legal and illegal...'Parole Judge Lee Han-shin' first broadcast in October] (in Korean). OSEN [ko]. Retrieved August 29, 2024 – via Naver.
  2. ^ 가석방 심사관 이한신 OST / Various Artists [Parole Examiner Lee OST / Various Artists]. Bugs (벅스!) (in Korean). Genie Music. December 23, 2024. Retrieved December 25, 2024.
  3. ^ 가석방 심사관 이한신 [Parole Examiner Lee]. studiogenie. Retrieved November 16, 2024.
  4. ^ a b c Lee, Min-ji (August 26, 2024). "'가석방 심사관 이한신' 고수X권유리X백지원X이학주 출연 확정 [공식]" ['Parole Judge Lee Han-shin' Ko Soo X Kwon Yu-ri X Baek Ji-won X Lee Hak-joo confirmed to appear [Official]] (in Korean). Newsen. Retrieved August 26, 2024 – via Naver.
  5. ^ Hong, Se-young (August 26, 2024). "권유리 형사 된다, '가석방 심사관 이한신' 출연확정 [공식]" [Kwon Yuri becomes detective, confirmed to appear in 'Parole Judge Lee Han-shin' [Official]] (in Korean). Sports Donga. Retrieved August 26, 2024 – via Naver.
  6. ^ Kim, Ji-hye (September 30, 2024). 고수, '가석방 심사관' 됐다..11월 18일 첫방송 확정 [Go Soo becomes a 'Parole Examiner'..First broadcast confirmed for November 18th] (in Korean). Herald Pop. Retrieved November 18, 2024 – via Naver.
  7. ^ Son, Bong-suk (October 8, 2024). 해외에서 뭐가 흥할까? 라쿠텐 비키, K-콘텐츠 라인업 공개 [What's hot overseas? Rakuten Viki reveals K-content lineup] (in Korean). Retrieved October 17, 2024 – via Naver.
  8. ^ a b Nielsen Korea ratings:
    • "Ep. 1". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). November 18, 2024. Retrieved November 18, 2024.
    • "Ep. 2". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). November 19, 2024. Retrieved November 20, 2024.
    • "Ep. 3". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). November 25, 2024. Retrieved November 26, 2024.
    • "Ep. 4". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). November 26, 2024. Retrieved November 27, 2024.
    • "Ep. 5". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). December 2, 2024. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
    • "Ep. 6". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). December 3, 2024. Retrieved December 4, 2024.
    • "Ep. 7". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). December 9, 2024. Retrieved December 10, 2024.
    • "Ep. 8". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). December 10, 2024. Retrieved December 10, 2024.
    • "Ep. 9". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). December 16, 2024. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
    • "Ep. 10". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). December 17, 2024. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
    • "Ep. 11". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). December 23, 2024. Retrieved December 24, 2024.
    • "Ep. 12". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). December 24, 2024. Retrieved December 25, 2024.
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