If you thought Kim Ji-won reached her peak with Queen of Tears, think again. The actress who captured the world’s heart is officially trading her designer suits for a badge and a gun. Netflix has just confirmed its latest powerhouse original, Detective Park Mi-ok, and the buzz is already off the charts.
This isn’t just any fictional crime story. The 8-episode series is inspired by the legendary real-life figure Park Mi-ok, the woman who shattered glass ceilings to become South Korea’s very first female detective. It’s a role that demands grit, brains, and a level of intensity we haven’t seen from Ji-won yet.
The dream team is officially back together. Ji-won is reuniting with director Kim Hee-won—the mastermind behind that record-breaking 24.9% rating for Queen of Tears. But the excitement doesn’t stop there. The script is being penned by the iconic Jeong Seo-kyung, the writer behind cinematic masterpieces like Decision to Leave and the hit series Little Women.
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Word on the street is that the script was written specifically with Kim Ji-won in mind. The creators knew exactly who they wanted to bring this pioneer’s story to life. After she wraps up her current project, Doctor X, she’s headed straight into the line of fire.
Filming is set to kick off in August 2026. While we have a bit of a wait ahead, the combination of a real-life trailblazer’s story and the industry’s most sought-after actress makes this a guaranteed global hit.
From a chaebol heiress to a hardened investigator, is there anything Kim Ji-won can’t do?