Rookie Cops

About Rookie Cops

"Rookie Cops" is a captivating and moving story of a boy next door and an ambitious girl who are admitted into the Korean National Police University. As they step into this unique campus, the students experience the various highs and lows of university life, friendship, generational misunderstandings, romantic flutters and the rigorous path to becoming police officers. Their charming, arduous, and passionate journey to serve and protect is the heart of this series.

Making / Production

This remarkable series was produced in South Korea and was released in 2022 under a commendable production team. The series spent a considerable amount of time in pre-production to ensure the authentic depiction of police training and university life in South Korea. Filming took place primarily at the actual Korean National Police University, providing a realistic backdrop for this riveting coming-of-age story.

Actors

• Actor A: Playing the role of an idealistic but sheltered student, Actor A offers a nuanced performance of a young man grappling with high expectations and his own ambitions.
• Actor B: As the female lead, Actor B portrays an independent and determined woman who never lets anything stand in her way. Her charismatic performance stands out in the series.

Trivia / Interesting Facts about it

• The series is filmed mainly on location at the real Korean National Police University, making it one of the few television shows with access to such an exclusive setting.
• Several training scenes were choreographed with the help of actual police trainers to portray an accurate depiction of the rigorous police training process.

Quotes

• "Being a cop is not about the badge, it's about what you do with it."
• "No matter how hard the path is, as long as we are together, we can get through anything."

Music, Soundtrack

• "Courageous Hearts": The series' title song, perfectly encapsulates the determination and passion of the two main characters.
• "Journey": This instrumental piece often plays during the students' training sessions, adding an emotional layer to the challenging scenes.