Spotlight

A steady, sincere newsroom drama that mixes investigative pressure with a slow-blooming romance between mentor and protégée.

Created by

Kim Do-hoon

Genres

Drama

Starring

Son Ye-jin, Ji Jin-hee, Jin Goo

Overview

What does it take to succeed in the tough world of broadcast news? Seo Woo Jin joins the bustling city desk of a major broadcast network, along with the other new reporters, Lee Sun Chul and Yang Myung Eun. Serving as their mentor and trainer is Oh Tae Suk, the veteran journalist who chases down every lead until he gets the story. When Tae Suk sees potential in Woo Jin, he takes a special interest in her career development. As they work closely to exposes the injustices in society, will their relationship deepen into something more?

How it feels

Earnest, tense, romantic and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Justice, work, ambition, media

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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