''Police University'' () is a 2021

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directed by Yoo Kwan-mo and starring Cha Tae-hyun,

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and

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. The series revolves around a police university professor with 20 years' experience in crimes detection and a computer hacker, who joins university as a first-year student. It premiered on

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on August 9, 2021, and aired every Monday and Tuesday at 21:30 ( KST) till October 5.

Synopsis

The story follows the life of various recruits and instructors in the National Police University. Yoo Dong-man ( Cha Tae-hyun) is a detective with 20 years of experience in criminal homicide and cyber investigation who has been sent to the Police University as a professor after a botched investigation to be an instructor in detective work. Dong-man often chats and gains hacking tools and information through the dark web with the moniker "Bird" with Kang Seon-ho (

), a hacker with the alias "Yoon". While following a lead on a case of a cryptocurrency illegal gambling site which caused the death his fiancée, both Seon-ho and Dong-man cross path which unwittingly leads to bad blood. Having no dream about his future, Seon-ho chances upon Oh Kang-hee (

) who dreams to be a police officer and falls in love with her at first sight. Following her footsteps, he too enrolls into the police university where he meets Yoo Dong-man again. Together, the three of them form a team for a joint investigation against the corruption happening in the school. The series also shows conflict and harmony between professors and students within the school and corruption between criminals and the police force.

Cast

Main

* Cha Tae-hyun as Yoo Dong-man : A detective-turned-professor at the National Police University having 20 years of experience in each department from homicide detective to a cyber investigation *

as Kang Seon-ho : A freshman at the National Police University, a former hacking criminal *

as Oh Kang-hee : A freshman at the National Police University. She has been running tirelessly to achieve her dream of becoming a police officer.

Supporting

Police University academic staff

* Hong Soo-hyun as Choi Hee-soo : Professor of Judo Department *

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as Kwon Hyuk-pil : Law professor * Seo Ye-hwa as Baek-hee : The director of the National Police University's Guidance Department * Kang Shin-il as Seo Sang-hak : In the 50s, professor of the Public Administration and in charge of the Scientific Investigation Research Society. * Shin Seung-hwan as owner of 'Gossi Beer' : 40 years old, the owner of 'Gossi Beer' near Police University and known as 'high school professor' to the students.

Police University freshmen

* Choo Young-woo as Park Min-kyu : 20 years old, he was born into a family of lawyers and had been in the elite level courses. His life, which is unshakable everywhere and at all times. They start to split up after meeting Kang Seon-ho, who has opposite tendencies. * Lee Dal as Roh Beom-tae : 22 years old, 1st year freshman, Kang Seon-ho's roommate *

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as Jo Joon-wook : 20 years old, 1st year freshman * Park Seun-yeon as Min Jae-kyung : 21 years old, 1st year freshman, Kang Hee's roommate * Lee Do-hoon as Cha Seong-soo : 20 years old, 1st year freshman, Mingyu's roommate * Ha-Jun Jung as Park Don-ggu : 20 years old, 1st year freshman * Min Chae-eun as Ahn Hae-ju : 20 years old, 1st year freshman * Ain as Jo Sung-eun : 20 years old, 1st year freshman

Police University seniors

* Kim Jong-Hoon as Han Min-guk : 22 years old, 3rd year student and president of Student Council * Kim Jae-in as Yoon Na-rae : 22 years old, 3rd year student and member of Judo Club * Byeon Seo-yun as Eonju Lee : 21 years old, 2nd year student and member of PR team * Kim Tae-hoon as Kang Myung-jung : 21 years old, 2nd year student and member of Student Council * Yoo Hyun-jong as Byeon Tae-jin : 22 years old, 2nd year student and member of Student Council

People outside Police University

* Song Jin-woo as Park Chul-jin : Inspector at Seoul District Office Detective Team 1 * Yoon Jin-ho as Team leader Choi : Team leader of Seoul District Office Detective Team 1 * Choi Seo-won Joo Kyeong-jang : Youngest member of the Seoul District Office Detective Team 1 * Yoo Tae-woong as Head of department : investigation manager of Seoul Regional Office

Kang-hee's family

* Kim Young-sun as Oh Jeong-ja : 40 years old, mother of Oh Kang-hee

Others

* Oh Man-seok as Yoon Taek-il : 50s, owner of Yoon Jeon-pasa. Father of Seung-beom and guardian (adoptive father) of Seon-ho * Choi Woo-sung as Yoon Seung-beom : 20 years old, friend of Kang Seon-ho * Lee Seong-woo as Jang Pro

Special appearance

* Song Young-jae as longtime acquaintance of Kang Seon-ho *

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as Kang Seon-ho's homeroom teacher. (Ep.1) *

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as Kim Eun-joo, Dong-man's fiancée who died in a car accident while investigating illegal gambling site.

Production

Casting

There was news on December 30, 2020, that Cha Tae-hyun received an offer for the drama titled then as ''Police Academy''. On February 16, 2021, Jung Jin-young was reportedly considering the offer following the end of his military service in April. On March 3, 2021, Krystal Jung's casting in ''Police Academy'' was confirmed. On March 18, 2021, Yoo Young-jae's agency J-World confirmed his appearance in the TV series. There were reports on April 6 and 17 of Hong Soo-hyun and Seo Ye-hwa being cast in the series titled then as ''My Little Police''. In late April to early May, the leading cast was confirmed for the final title ''Police University''.Casting confirmation: * * * * * On June 16, scenes of first script reading from site were released.

Filming

On June 12, 2021, the filming schedule of drama was planned in Cheongju City, Cheongju, Cheongwon. On June 22, it was reported that an outsourced staff was tested positive for

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on the 19th. Cast members and other staff were also tested, and all of them were negative of the contagion. The production team temporarily stopped filming as a precaution, in accordance with the guidelines of health authorities. The final filming took place on September 26, a week before the finale. Filming lasted for around six months.

Release

''Police University'' was simultaneously premiered on

and

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WAAVE on August 9, 2021, at 21:30 ( KST). It is available for streaming on WAAVE.

Original soundtrack

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Part 4

Part 5

Part 6

Part 7

Viewership

Awards and nominations

References

External links

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