The program 'Brave Detectives,' which presents a new paradigm for crime entertainment programs, has proven its unflagging popularity by surpassing 400 million views on YouTube.
With T-Cast E Channel's 'Brave Detectives 4' (directed by Lee Ji-sun) currently airing, as of May 11, the cumulative view count for 'Brave Detectives' related content reached 400,253,654 views. This number shows that in just nine months since achieving 250 million views last year in August, there has been an addition of 150 million views, confirming ongoing interest and broad viewer support for the program.
'Brave Detectives' is a program that vividly presents actual cases solved by current and former detectives, drawing viewers' awareness to crime while fostering sincere empathy, thereby forming a solid fandom centered around public support and a dedicated following.
The analysis results of the audience demographic released along with this cumulative record also caught attention. The age group from 25 to 54 is evenly distributed, with the highest viewership being among those aged 45 to 55, followed by 35 to 44 and 25 to 34, but each age group maintains a balanced ratio in the 20% range. This indicates that the content of 'Brave Detectives' draws both generational empathy and engagement.
Premiering in April 2022, 'Brave Detectives' deals with actual case logs of detectives fighting against crime to protect the safe daily lives of citizens. Starting from the currently airing Season 4, the program has added high-end investigative logs from the Scientific Investigation Team (KCSI), featuring profiler Kwon Il-yong, former chief of police Yoon Wae-chul, and Superintendent Kim Jin-soo, offering more professional and in-depth crime analysis and investigative processes, enhancing the program's immersion.
Thanks to the program's immense popularity, the digital spin-off that expands the universe of 'Brave Detectives,' the Wave XE Channel original web entertainment 'Bro, Chit-Chat,' is also cruising smoothly. Available on OTT platforms like Wave and YouTube, 'Bro, Chit-Chat' delivers more excitement by containing the behind-the-scenes stories of detectives' investigations and honest conversations that were not covered in the main broadcast.
'Bro, Chit-Chat,' meaning 'Detectives' Chit-Chat,' features detectives who appeared on 'Brave Detectives' sharing uncensored insights about everything from behind-the-scenes of serious cases, dining spots, investigation superstitions, to reactions after the broadcast, receiving enthusiastic responses right from the beginning. This way, the universe of 'Brave Detectives' is expanding through entertainment, broadening its connection with viewers.
Lee Ji-sun, the producer who has been leading 'Brave Detectives' since Season 1, noted, "The recently achieved 400 million views goes beyond mere numbers; it is interpreted as a result of the public's sustained interest and empathy toward reality-based crime." She added, "We will continue to work hard to create genuine programs that meet viewers' expectations, not just for 'Brave Detectives' but also for 'Bro, Chit-Chat.'"
Meanwhile, 'Brave Detectives 4' airs every Friday at 9:50 p.m., and it is also available on major OTT platforms such as Netflix, Tving, and Wave. 'Bro, Chit-Chat' is exclusively released on Wave every Friday at 5 p.m., and it can also be watched for free on the E Channel YouTube channel at 7 p.m. every Friday. Viewers can find vivid updates and videos about the program on E Channel's official YouTube and Instagram.
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