Brain Works Explained

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Native Name:
Hangul:두뇌공조
Hanja:頭腦共助
Rr:Dunoegongjo
Mr:Tunoegongjo
Lk:Brain Cooperation[1]
Music:Park Se-joon
Country:South Korea
Language:Korean
Num Episodes:16
Executive Producer:Park Ki-ho (KBS)
Runtime:75 minutes[2]
Company:Samhwa Networks[3]
Budget:[4]
Network:KBS2

Brain Works is a 2023 South Korean television series starring Jung Yong-hwa, Cha Tae-hyun, Kwak Sun-young, and Ye Ji-won. It aired on KBS2 from January 2 to February 28, 2023, every Monday and Tuesday at 21:50 (KST) for 16 episodes.[3] [5]

Synopsis

Brain Works is a science-themed comedic investigative drama that follows the story of two men, who cannot stand each other, as they partner up to solve a criminal case involving a rare brain disease.[6] [7]

Cast

Main

Supporting

People around Ha-ru

People around Myung-se

Extended

Special appearances

Production

It was reported that filming for the series was scheduled to start in July 2022.[27]

Viewership

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Original broadcast dateAverage audience share
Nielsen Korea[28] TNmS[29]
NationwideSeoulNationwide
1January 2, 2023 4.3% 4.4%
2January 3, 20234.1% 3.8% rowspan="4"
3January 9, 20233.9% 3.7%
4January 10, 2023
5January 16, 20234.3% 4.2%
6January 17, 20234.4% 4.6% 3.4%
7January 30, 20234.0% 3.7% rowspan="3"
8January 31, 2023
9February 6, 20233.9% 3.8%
10February 7, 20233.7% 3.8% 3.5%
11February 13, 20233.7% 3.8%
12February 14, 20233.4% 3.6% rowspan="2"
13February 20, 20234.3% 4.3%
14February 21, 20234.0% 4.2% 4.0%
15February 27, 20234.2% 4.2% 3.4%
16February 28, 20234.9%
Average
  • In the table above, the represent the lowest published ratings and the represent the highest published ratings.
  • N/A denotes ratings that were not published.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jung Woo-sung set for TV melodrama Say You Love Me, Ha Ji-won joins Kang Ha-neul, Youn Yuh-jung on Curtain Call – K-drama casting latest. Pierce Conran. South China Morning Post. May 28, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220531135707/https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-pop/k-drama/article/3179062/jung-woo-sung-set-tv-melodrama-say-you-love-me-ha-ji-won. May 31, 2022. March 20, 2023. live. limited.
  2. Web site: Brain Works. KBS World. March 18, 2023. March 18, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230318131755/http://kbsworld.kbs.co.kr/program/view.php?pg_seq=1962. live.
  3. Web site: 정용화-차태현-곽선영-예지원의 '두뇌공조', "국내 최초 뇌과학 수사드라마의 탄생". Park Jae-hwan. KBS Media. Naver. December 5, 2022. December 19, 2022. ko. December 19, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221219122937/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=438&aid=0000051850. live.
  4. Web site: [특징주] 삼화네트웍스, 드라마 '두뇌공조' 시청률 1위 소식에 주가 급등]. Song Eun-jeong. MoneyS. Naver News. January 3, 2023. March 24, 2023. ko. March 24, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230324191259/https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/417/0000883502. live.
  5. Web site: Jung Yong-hwa, Cha Tae-hyun team up for comedy detective series 'Brain Works'. Lee Gyu-lee. The Korea Times. January 3, 2023. January 3, 2023. January 3, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230103053927/https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2023/01/398_342867.html. live.
  6. Web site: 정용화·차태현·곽선영 '두뇌공조', 첫 대본 리딩 현장..내년 1월 첫 방송. Jung Hyun-tae. Herald Pop. Naver. November 16, 2022. November 16, 2022. ko. November 16, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221116083048/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=112&aid=0003599450. live.
  7. Web site: Jung Yong-hwa, Cha Tae-hyun star in new KBS drama 'Brain Cooperation'. Lim Jeong-won. Korea JoongAng Daily. January 2, 2023. January 3, 2023. January 3, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230103054720/https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2023/01/02/entertainment/television/Korea-Brain-Cooperation-KBS/20230102174343662.html. live.
  8. Web site: 정용화X차태현X곽선영X예지원, '두뇌공조' 캐스팅..내년 상반기 방영(공식). Lee Mi-ji. Herald Pop. Naver. July 25, 2022. November 16, 2022. ko. November 16, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221116083044/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=112&aid=0003575972. live.
  9. Web site: '두뇌공조' 정용화-차태현-곽선영-예지원, 4뇌4색 개성충만 캐릭터 포스터. Park Seo-hyun. Herald Pop. Naver. December 20, 2022. December 20, 2022. ko. December 20, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221220044648/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=112&aid=0003605612. live.
  10. Web site: Brain Works - Cast (Korean Drama, 2023, 두뇌공조). HanCinema. December 31, 2023.
  11. Web site: 등장인물. Characters. Korean Broadcasting System. December 30, 2022. ko. December 29, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221229105902/https://program.kbs.co.kr/2tv/drama/brain2023/pc/detail.html?smenu=e126f2. live.
  12. Web site: 임철형 '두뇌공조' 출연확정, 정용화·차태현과 호흡 [공식]]. Hong Se-yeong. Sports Dong-a. Naver. November 17, 2022. November 17, 2022. ko. November 17, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221117052533/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=382&aid=0001016691. live.
  13. Web site: [SC리뷰] 정용화·차태현, '두뇌공조' 5.2% 출발..코믹 조합 KBS 살리나]. Moon Ji-yeon. Sports Chosun. Naver. January 3, 2023. January 3, 2023. ko. January 3, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230103062225/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=076&aid=0003956622. live.
  14. Web site: 박상훈, '두뇌공조' 출연..반전 꾀할 신스틸러. Choi Hye-jin. Star News. Naver. February 3, 2023. February 3, 2023. ko. February 4, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230204105627/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=108&aid=0003126031. live.
  15. Web site: '두뇌공조' 정용화-차태현-한지완, 초집중 비상 대책 회의 포착. Kim Myung-mi. Newsen. Naver. February 13, 2023. February 13, 2023. ko. February 13, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230213143946/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=609&aid=0000688684. live.
  16. Web site: [두뇌공조] 이복동생 위해 기억상실 극복하고 스스로 살인 누명 뒤집어쓴 이원정]. Jo Hyun-jeong. KBS Media. Naver. February 7, 2023. May 13, 2023. ko. May 13, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230513091108/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=438&aid=0000053326. live.
  17. Web site: Baek Seong-ho. November 22, 2023. 동양대 공연영상학부 오윤홍 교수, '미생' 출연 배우들과 함께 봉사활동 나서. Gukje News. ko. January 6, 2024.
  18. Web site: 장호일, '두뇌공조' 특별출연…차태현과 인연→단번에 O.K. Son Jin-ah. Jang Ho-il makes a special appearance in 'Brain Cooperation'… A relationship with Cha Tae-hyun → O.K at once. MK Sports. Naver. December 19, 2022. December 19, 2022. ko. December 19, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221219075143/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=410&aid=0000913151. live.
  19. Web site: 배우 한수연, '두뇌공조' 특별 출연···전설의 기타리스트 아내 정인영 역. Son Bong-seok. Actress Han Soo-yeon, special appearance in 'Brain Cooperation'··· as Jung In-young, the wife of a legendary guitarist. Sports Kyunghyang. Naver. December 30, 2022. December 30, 2022. ko. December 30, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221230032329/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=144&aid=0000858383. live.
  20. Web site: 장동선 박사 '두뇌공조' 특별출연 "실제 뇌과학자 출연하면 재밌겠다 생각". Park Soo-in. Dr. Jang Dong-seon made a special appearance in 'Brain Cooperation' "I thought it would be fun to appear as a real neuroscientist". Newsen. Naver. December 26, 2022. December 26, 2022. ko. December 26, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221226000539/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=609&aid=0000670605. live.
  21. Web site: 정진영 작가, '두뇌공조' 특별 출연 "배우 아내 박준면, 연기 지도 엄격했다. Cha Hye-young. Ten Asia. Naver. January 12, 2023. January 12, 2023. ko. January 12, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230112005756/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=312&aid=0000590912. live.
  22. Web site: 이상숙, '두뇌공조' 특별 카메오 출연…독보적 존재감 발산 예고. Lee Joon-hyeon. Ten Asia. Naver. January 14, 2023. January 14, 2023. ko. January 17, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230117091233/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=312&aid=0000591385. live.
  23. Web site: 이승준 '두뇌공조' 특별출연 "아내 있지만 가상인간과 사랑에 빠지는 인물". Park Soo-in. Newsen. Naver. January 28, 2023. January 28, 2023. ko. January 28, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230128035312/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=609&aid=0000682692. live.
  24. Web site: [두뇌공조] "내 남편한테 함부로 말하지 마…" 남편 조롱하는 상간남 응징하는 전익령]. Jo Hyeon-jung. KBS Media. Naver. January 31, 2023. January 31, 2023. ko. January 31, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230131164513/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=438&aid=0000053157. live.
  25. Web site: '두뇌공조' 임도화, 가상 인간 체리 역 완벽 변신…'싱크로율 100%'. Kim Yu-jin. X-ports News. Naver. February 1, 2023. February 4, 2023. ko. February 4, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230204105624/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0001552641. live.
  26. Web site: 하시은, '두뇌공조' 특별출연...차태현X정용화와 '호흡↑'. Cha Hye-young. Ten Asia. Naver. February 20, 2023. February 20, 2023. ko. February 20, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230220130807/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=312&aid=0000597343. live.
  27. Web site: [단독] 정용화·차태현, '두뇌공조'로 뭉친다… 색다른 브로맨스 예고(종합)]. Kim Seong-hyun. YTN. Naver. May 13, 2022. November 16, 2022. ko. November 16, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221116083045/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=052&aid=0001738551. live.
  28. Nielsen Korea ratings:
    • Web site: Ep. 1. Nielsen Korea. ko. January 2, 2023. January 3, 2023. January 3, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230103231229/http://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20230102. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 2. Nielsen Korea. ko. January 3, 2023. January 4, 2023. February 21, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230221094756/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20230103. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 3. Nielsen Korea. ko. January 9, 2023. January 10, 2023. January 10, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230110013616/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20230109. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 4. Nielsen Korea. Daum. ko. January 10, 2023. January 11, 2023. January 31, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230131044416/https://search.daum.net/search?w=tv&q=%EB%91%90%EB%87%8C%EA%B3%B5%EC%A1%B0&irk=94866&irt=tv-program&DA=TVP. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 5. Nielsen Korea. ko. January 16, 2023. January 17, 2023. January 17, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230117003659/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20230116. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 6. Nielsen Korea. ko. January 17, 2023. January 18, 2023. February 21, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230221095325/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20230117. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 7. Nielsen Korea. ko. January 30, 2023. January 31, 2023. January 31, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230131004014/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20230130. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 8. Nielsen Korea. ko. January 31, 2023. February 1, 2023. February 1, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230201004835/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20230131. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 9. Nielsen Korea. ko. February 6, 2023. February 7, 2023. February 7, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230207012721/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20230206. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 10. Nielsen Korea. ko. February 7, 2023. February 8, 2023. February 8, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230208005611/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20230207. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 11. Nielsen Korea. ko. February 13, 2023. February 14, 2023. February 14, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230214004550/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20230213. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 12. Nielsen Korea. ko. February 14, 2023. February 15, 2023. February 15, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230215005425/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20230214. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 13. Nielsen Korea. ko. February 20, 2023. February 21, 2023. February 21, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230221010317/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20230220. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 14. Nielsen Korea. ko. February 21, 2023. February 22, 2023. February 22, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230222010315/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20230221. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 15. Nielsen Korea. ko. February 27, 2023. February 28, 2023. February 28, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230228004743/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20230227. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 16. Nielsen Korea. ko. February 28, 2023. March 1, 2023. March 1, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230301014032/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20230228. live.
  29. TNmS ratings:
    • Web site: Ep. 1. Break News. ko. January 3, 2023. January 3, 2023. February 21, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230221095329/https://www.breaknews.com/941730. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 6. Break News. ko. January 18, 2023. January 18, 2023.
    • Web site: Ep. 10. Break News. ko. February 8, 2023. February 8, 2023. February 8, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230208011114/https://www.breaknews.com/947361. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 11. Break News. ko. February 14, 2023. February 14, 2023. February 14, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230214004555/https://www.breaknews.com/948369. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 14. Break News. ko. February 22, 2023. February 22, 2023. February 22, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230222010315/https://www.breaknews.com/949796. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 15. Break News. ko. February 28, 2023. February 28, 2023. February 28, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230228004743/https://www.breaknews.com/950842. live.

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