CJ E&M Launches New Comedic Detective Drama on tvN

SEOUL: CJ E&M has brought the comedy detective drama Flower Grandpas Investigators to its general-entertainment channel tvN, following on the heels of the hit travel variety program Grandpas Over Flowers.

The series stars Lee Soon-jae, who also appeared on Grandpas Over Flowers. The story centers on detectives whose bodies are transformed into 70-year-olds while their mental maturity remains in their 20s. Co-starring in the show are Byun Hee-bong, Jang Gwang and Super Junior's Kim Hee-chul.

Flower Grandpas Investigators airs on tvN Fridays at 9:50 p.m., taking over the time slot from Grandpas Over Flowers, which recently wrapped its second season.

“Starring three elderly actors, Flower Grandpas Investigators is a novel departure from conventional Asian and global TV programming which usually depends on a younger, highly attractive cast,” said Kim Jin-young, chief producer of Flower Grandpas Investigators. “The trend towards shows featuring senior actors really took off with Grandpas Over Flowers. Now in Flower Grandpas Investigators, we take this approach a step further by casting senior actors in lead dramatic roles where they must chase down clues and solve cases, navigate the travails of romantic relationships with younger actresses, and more.”