During a very strange turn of events involving a meteor shower that occurred in their usually quiet village, Bong Ye-bun, the local veterinarian, is the one who, is very surprised to find that she has the psychic future-seeing ability that no one else does. Ye-bun can read memory by touch, which means she can grab an animal or a person by the place they keep memories and download memory like a computer. Actually, it was really Ye-bun who was taken aback when she first discovered that her unaccountable gift had inserted her into a web of puzzles which were seemingly insoluble for the police.
To be able to unearth the true murderer Ye-bun teams up with a fast and brilliant police officer Moon Jang-yeol who was brought to the suburb police department right after a demotion. Ye-bun, via her psychometric skills, is a great help in solving these puzzles to the detective. In the beginning, Jang-yeol doubts her abilities, but when he sees her talent that solves the cases, finally, he apprises and supports her. Their detective work together leads them to some unspoken stories and among them, the only one about a shy and quiet shop assistant called Kim Seon-woo. He fools Ye-bun with his smart disguise, he deserves Jang-yeol’s unwavering attention but also, his suspicion.
Plot Highlights:
Ye-bun starts to realize her powers when she saw a cow during a meteor shower. It takes her a lot of time to realize she has such a power, although it was also difficult to catch it. After that, she starts using it to help animals and clients at her vet clinic.
The protagonist of the series, Jang-yeol, takes an interest in the unsolved murder cases of Mujin and is quite proactive about the whole idea of getting out of the quiet town and back to Seoul. He eventually joins forces with Ye-bun, whom he came to know as a being with abilities able to give them away, to help him crack the cases.
Detective work carries them to the secret lives of the eccentric residents of Mujin from Ye-bun’s grandfather to Seon-woo. The former, a retired vet, is searching for answers about the unfair way his daughter died while the latter, who has a questionable past, is a potential murderer as well.
Bae Ok-hee, Ye-bun’s friend and confidant, is hilarious and always there when trouble comes, while her aunt, Jung Hyeon-ok, connects her to her first love, Jong-mook, a local police chief.
The two of them only find out about these two separate cases as they unravel them. They discover something very shocking that the town which looks like it has everything under control is hiding, in a final confrontation with the real murderer.
Character Details:
Bong Ye-bun (Han Ji-min):
A generous veterinarian who gets the power of psychometry following a meteor shower. Initially, she is not at ease with the fact that she has this gift, but she is able to help animals by it and finally solve crimes as well.
Not only the perseverance but moreover the capacity for empathy are what make her the heart of the discovery of the truth in Mujin.
Moon Jang-yeol (Lee Min-ki):
An impulsively and friskily detective who is seeing visions of being back in Seoul. Jang-yeol, who is more likely to have a rude, unprincipled temper, quickly becomes a reluctant comrade with Ye-bun, which inevitably turns into mutual respect.
As the case develops, his art of investigating and his aspiration gain the upper hand.
Kim Seon-woo (Suho):
The caring, shrouded in mystery worker of a convenience store with a dark past. Although Ye-bun admires him, Jang-yeol has his doubts about the guy’s link to the homicides, which proves justified.
Bae Ok-hee (Joo Min-kyung):
Hearing the fact that she is Ye-bun’s practically fanatic friend, with a style less sophisticated and a behaviour far from being casual. She Cheering up Ye-bun - when she is kind of down -and also becoming the element that the story tries to beat with its lightness has been her prime feature.
Jung Eui-hwan (Yang Jae-seong):
Ye-bun's maternal grandfather, the former director of Jeong Animal Hospital. He suffers from Parkinson’s disease and is deeply committed to discovering the truth of his daughter’s death.
Jung Hyeon-ok (Park Sung-yeon):
Ye-bun’s aunt and a nurse at Bong Animal Hospital. She has feelings for her first love, Jong-mook, adding emotional depth to the plot.
Won Jong-mook (Kim Hee-won):
The chief of Violent Division at Mujin Police Station and Hyeon-ok’s boyfriend. He lightens the situation as he helps in the investigations.
Cha Ju-man (Lee Seung-joon):
Mujin City National Assembly member, who added a pinch of political perspective to the story.
Park Jong-bae (Park Hyuk-kwon):
A shaman is one who can barely feed him/his family. The family has no way of knowing where he is going, but Ye-bun helps them to coalesce and begin a new phase of their life.
Jeon Gwang-sik (Park No-sik):
A farm owner who has his own supernatural powers. He helps solve the serial killer case.
Themes:
Self-Discovery: The journey that leads Ye-bun to embrace her unique talent mirrors the wider theme of accepting oneself and discovering purpose in unlikely places.
Justice and Redemption: The collaboration between Ye-bun and Jang-yeol serves as a commentary on justice in an imperfect and secretive society.
Friendship and Family: Ye-bun’s bond with her best friend and her family adds emotional depth to the suspense and humor.
End Note: “Behind Your Touch” has become a complex, sometimes hilarious, dramatic narrative about an average woman with unusual skills. The season features themes of resilience, community, and what people will do to get to the truth. With its intriguing premise and thick character dynamics, it’s a compelling sense of small-town mystery and human connection.
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