Go Soo's Lee Han-shin Takes on Corruption in 'Parole Officer Lee Han-shin'

In the latest episode of tvN's drama 'Parole Officer Lee Han-shin' (가석방 심사관 이한신), actor Go Soo portrays Lee Han-shin, who dives into the world of gambling to confront the corrupt parole officer Woo Hyun. The fifth episode, aired on December 2, 2024, showcased Lee Han-shin's relentless pursuit of justice as he uncovers bribery linked to parole placements. His strategic maneuvers to expose those profiting from the system captivated viewers.

The show's ratings reflected this engagement, with Nielsen Korea reporting an average nationwide viewership of 5.1% and a peak of 6.1%, making it the top-rated program in its time slot, including cable channels. It also achieved the highest ratings among the 2049 demographic for two consecutive weeks, solidifying its popularity.

Following a violent attack in the previous episode, Lee Han-shin confronts Ji Dong-man (played by Song Young-chang), who threatens him by exploiting his connection to fellow officer Cheon Soo-beom (Jo Seung-yeon). Undeterred, Lee Han-shin vows to see his mission through.

Meanwhile, detective Ahn Seo-yoon (Kwon Yu-ri) investigates a suicide attempt linked to Yang Bok-kyu (Park No-sik), a former inmate who, after being released on conditional parole, is wrongfully accused of theft by the company's CEO, Yong Jin-sang (Woo Hyun). Yang's desperation leads him to the brink, but his past connection with Lee Han-shin drives the latter to take on the case personally.

As Lee Han-shin delves deeper, he discovers Yong Jin-sang's gambling habits and orchestrates a plan to expose him with the help of Choi Hwa-ran (Baek Ji-won). Meanwhile, Ahn Seo-yoon continues her pursuit of Choi Jeong-hak (Nam Min-woo), who is entangled in a web of deceit involving the Ojeong Group.

The tension escalates when Yong Jin-sang learns of the gambling setup and attempts to secure cash by contacting fellow parole officer Kim Nae-gyeong (Kim Hye-hwa) for a bribe. The plot thickens as Lee Han-shin prepares to confront Yong Jin-sang at the gambling den, but the seasoned gambler quickly recognizes the ruse and begins to dismantle Lee's plan.

In a surprising twist, Lee Han-shin disguises himself as a gambler and enters the fray, leaving viewers eager to see how he will navigate this high-stakes situation. As the drama unfolds, fans are left wondering what Lee Han-shin's next move will be and whether he can successfully expose Yong Jin-sang's corruption. The sixth episode of 'Parole Officer Lee Han-shin' airs tonight (December 3) at 8:50 PM.