MBC "Im Siwan Starring 'Tracer', Scheduled for January Following 'The Red Sleeve'"

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Isul] MBC has scheduled 'Tracer' as a Friday-Saturday drama.

On the 13th, MBC announced that the Wave original 'Tracer' (written by Kim Hyunjung, directed by Lee Seungyoung) will be aired as the follow-up drama to 'The Red Sleeve Cuff,' with its first broadcast on January 7, 2022.

'Tracer' is an exhilarating pursuit action drama depicting the fearless exploits of a tough guy who lands in the Tax Bureau 5, known as the National Tax Service's so-called 'garbage yard,' a place scarier than prosecutors and judges to some. The cast includes actors Im Siwan, Go Ahseong, Son Hyunju, and Park Yongwoo.

Writer Kim Hyunjung is responsible for the script, and director Lee Seungyoung, who directed 'Voice Season 2' and 'Missing Noir M,' is at the helm.

Im Siwan plays Hwang Dongjoo, a former top accountant managing slush funds for large corporations, who is now the team leader of Tax Bureau 5 at the National Tax Service Central Branch. This marks his return to MBC dramas after five years since 'The King Loves' in 2017.

Go Ahseong portrays Seo Hyeyoung, a member of Tax Bureau 5. She is an investigator with exceptional intuition and investigative skills, actively leading the team. Together with team leader Hwang Dongjoo (played by Im Siwan), she chases after illicit money.

Attention is also drawn to Son Hyunju’s performance as In Taejun. In the drama, In Taejun is the number two at the National Tax Service, the head of the Central Regional Tax Office, constantly seeking higher power. This marks Son Hyunju’s return to MBC dramas after 15 years since 'Hit' in 2007.

Park Yongwoo, returning to MBC dramas after 21 years since 'Sunhee Jinhee' in 2001, also attracts attention for his role as Oh Young, the head of Investigation Bureau 5. Oh Young was once an ace in the Tax Bureau but now believes that not working is his job and conviction. He clashes with team leader Hwang Dongjoo (Im Siwan), but this encounter is expected to lead to unexpected changes.

'Tracer' will also be simultaneously released through the online video service (OTT) Wave.

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