This is the first time I’ve finally watched a drama about police students—Rookie Cops! It’s a Disney+ original drama starring Kang Daniel and Chae Soo-bin. I love Soo-bin’s acting, and since it’s Daniel’s debut drama, I was curious. With some criminal stories, it’s quite interesting, but the writer keeps it light. Plus, the friendship is definitely something to highlight!
The story follows Eunkang (Chae Soo-bin), who finally becomes a freshman at the Korean National Police University (KNPU) because of someone she likes—a senior at the university. Wi Seung-hyun (Kang Daniel) is also a freshman. Along with Kim Tak (Lee Sin-young), Yoo Dae-il (Park Sung-joon), Seo Bum-ju (Kim Woo-seok), Gi Han-na (Park Yoo-na), Shin A-ri (Chun Young-min), and Woo Ju-young (Min Do-hee), they grow close like family while pursuing their dream of becoming good cops.
A lot happens during their time at the university. It’s not easy, but the way they support each other while studying and working on cases is heartwarming. I even cried at times watching their touching scenes. Of course, there’s romance too—Eunkang and Seung-hyun grow closer and develop feelings for each other. Eunkang is cheerful and brave, while Seung-hyun is a cool and smart guy. Oh, and don’t forget about Kim Tak! He’s one of my favorite characters—a former judo athlete and a really cool guy. He joins KNPU because of his late brother, who was also a senior there. Kim Tak is also very close with Seung-hyun.
The conflict begins when they discover that Kim Tak’s brother’s death is connected to Seung-hyun’s father, a commissioner. On top of that, other issues arise, affecting their studies as KNPU students.
It’s a fun and light drama with no overly complicated storyline. I really enjoyed the flow of the story. It’s great to see these students grow closer and support each other while striving to become better people every day.
We still don’t know ourselves what kind of people we are. But we know one thing for sure – we are better people than yesterday and we will become even better tomorrow.
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