The First Responders (소방서 옆 경찰서) is a new thriller K-drama series directed by Shin Kyung Soo and written by Min Ji Eun. The series stars Kim Rae-won as Jin Ho-gae, Son Ho-jun as Bong Do-jin and Gong Seung-yeon as Song Seol. The rest of the cast includes Jung Jin-woo, Lee Jung-hu, Ji Woo, Jung Sang-hoon, Kang Gi-doong, Son Ji-yoon, Woo Mi-hwa, Seo Hyun-chul, Lee Hwa-jung and more.
The new emergency rescue drama centres around a hot-headed, stubborn police officer who follows unconventional ways to solve various impossible cases. Along with two firefighters, Bong Do-jin and Song Seol, the trio assists and cooperates to save innocent victims and bring them justice.
The first season premiered on SBS TV on November 12, 2022, and airs every Friday and Saturday at 10 pm KST.
The First Responders Episode 9 Preview
The First Responders Plot
The description for the series on Disney+ Hotstar reads: “A police station and a fire station adjoining each other to cooperate in combining crime and fire in the most brutal and tragic cases.”
The First Responders Cast
Kim Rae-won leads the show’s main cast as Jin Ho-gae, Son Ho-jun as Bong Do-jin and Gong Seung-yeon as Song Seol. The rest of the cast includes Jung Jin-woo, Lee Jung-hun, Ji Woo, Jung Sang-hoon, Kang Gi-doong, Moon Won-ju, Son Ji-yoon, Woo Mi-hwa, Seo Hyun-chul, Jo Seung-yun, Lee Woo-je, Lee Do-yup, Jung Wook-jin, Lee Hwa-jung, Heo Ji-won, Jeon Gook-hwan, Seo Jae-kyu, and Jo Hee-bong.
The First Responders Episode List
The series consists of 24 episodes which have been separated into two seasons. The first season has premiered and will come out with two episodes every week (Friday-Saturday).
Where To Watch The First Responders
The thriller drama will be available to watch on SBS TV as well as Disney+ Hotstar internationally.
The First Responders Episode 9 Release Date
The show will stream from November 12, 2022, to December 24, 2022. Episode 9 of the series will stream on December 10, 2022, at 8 PM IST or 10 PM KST.
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The First Responders Episode 9 Predictions
The characters of the show are seen taking up another confusing and unique case. This time it involves a young girl attempting to take her own life, and the fire department saves her. But there are deeper issues underneath the case of suicide. The relationship between Ho-gae and his father also could take a new turn. It is expected to see further development of Song Seol and Ho-gae’s relationship.
The First Responders Episode 8 Recap
Ho-gae wakes up from unconsciousness, and everyone finds relief that he is alright. Without wasting another minute, he starts investigating the possible homicide. After much inquiry, he gathers solid proof against the perpetrator. He reaches the police station just in time with the police warrant during Ma Tae-Hwa’s release.
They take Tae-hwa to another room, where they conduct a gait analysis to determine if he is the drug peddler or Choi. They make both the suspect participate in the test, and finally, it is proven that Choi is the one who sold the drug proving him with an alibi. Tae-hwa’s whereabouts are unknown during the time of the murder, which directly convicts him.
Later in the investigation room, Ho-gae spends a long time making Tae-hwa confess, but he does not falter. After much conviction, he confesses that he was the one who killed his girlfriend out of rage. The police also find solid proof of the murder from the CCTV camera, which aligns with the statements received.
The police do not stop there; they also try to seek out the contract killer Tae-hwa hired to kill the older adult found at the scene of arson. After much difficulty and planning, they can finally get ahold of the assassin. Gong Myung-pil and the murderer get into an extensive fistfight, but he is successfully captured in the end.
The romance between Ho-gae and Song Seol is blooming. Their relationship can be seen developing from just co-workers to friends. Tensions also start to rise in the prosecutor’s office, where Tae-wa’s politician father discusses with Jin Cheol-Joong how to make the public sympathise with him.
The First Responders is now streaming on Disney+ Hotstar.
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