As the studio buzzes with post-broadcast excitement, I find myself at the center of a whirlwind of praise and congratulations. Producers, technicians, and even the usually composed Kim Soo-jin crowd around me, their faces alight with admiration.
"That was incredible, Detective Park!" one of the junior producers gushes. "How did you know he would call in?"
"Your instincts are unbelievable," another chimes in. "The way you kept him talking... it was like you were inside his head!"
I offer a modest smile, uncomfortable with the attention but understanding their excitement. It's not every day that a dangerous criminal is apprehended live on air.
Through the crowd, I spot Han making his way towards me. His face is a mix of relief and curiosity as he approaches.
"Park," he says, his voice low enough that only I can hear. "I need you to walk me through this. What made you decide on this approach? How did you know Shin would react to the program?"