Mad Dog () is a South Korean television series starring Yoo Ji-tae, Woo Do-hwan, and Ryu Hwa-young. It aired on KBS2, from October 11, 2017 to November 30, 2017 on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 22:00 (KST) for 16 episodes.
Synopsis
Choi Kang-woo, a former police and leader of Taeyang Insurance's investigators team, decides to create his own investigation team, Mad Dog, after an airplane crash takes the life of his wife and son. Two years later, he meets Kim Min-joon, a genius former swindler who is the younger brother of Kim Beom-joon, the co-pilot of the crashed JH 801 airplane, who was accused of crashing the aircraft on purpose in a suicide attempt.
Cast
Main (Mad Dog)
A former policeman and leader of the Mad Dog team. He has good eyes and sharp instincts, which help him achieve a 99% arrest rate. After meeting Kim Beom-joon's brother, he becomes suspicious of the reason for his wife and son's death, and so decides to re-investigate the case.
A genius former swindler who was abandoned by his German foster parents. He has wits and good instincts, which allows him to transform into anybody. After 2 years, he returns to South Korea to prove his brother's innocence.
A former competing gymnast skilled at disguising herself in order to investigate insurance fraud schemes.
An ex-thug with striking criminal records, who is now an insurance investigator that dreams of becoming a pediatric nurse for his love of children.
A computer genius who is allergic to the sun and hates going outside.
The only daughter of Cha Joon-kyu and Director of Taeyang Insurance. She has a crush on Kang-woo, but eventually decides to side with her father.
Supporting
Taeyang Life Insurance
Chairman of Taeyang Life Insurance.
Kang-woo's best friend who still works at Taeyang Insurance.
Juhan Airlines
Vice-president of JH Airlines. He is extremely cunning in planning strategies against his enemy.
Others
Kang-woo's fellow teammate back when he was a policeman.
Kim Min-joon's older brother. Co-pilot of the crashed JH 801, who was accused of crashing the plane on purpose to take his own life.
Production
Gong Myung was initially offered the role of Kim Min-joon.
Original soundtrack
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Ratings
- In this table, represent the lowest ratings and represent the highest ratings.
- NR denotes that the drama did not rank in the top 20 daily programs on that date.
Awards and nominations
References
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