The Whirlwind (TV series)
2024 South Korean television series
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The Whirlwind (Korean: 돌풍) is a 2024 South Korean political drama television series written by Park Kyung-soo, directed by Kim Yong-wan, and starring Sul Kyung-gu and Kim Hee-ae. It was released on Netflix on June 28, 2024.
| The Whirlwind | |
|---|---|
Promotional poster | |
| Hangul | 돌풍 |
| Hanja | 突風 |
| Lit. | Gust |
| RR | Dolpung |
| MR | Tolp'ung |
| Genre | Political drama |
| Written by | Park Kyung-soo |
| Directed by | Kim Yong-wan |
| Starring | |
| Music by | Kim Dong-wook[1] |
| Country of origin | South Korea |
| Original language | Korean |
| No. of episodes | 12 |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | |
| Producers | |
| Cinematography | |
| Editor | Kim Na-young |
| Running time | 38–55 minutes |
| Production companies | |
| Original release | |
| Network | Netflix |
| Release | June 28, 2024 |
Synopsis
The Whirlwind is about the colossal clash between the Prime Minister, who decides to assassinate the now corrupted President in order to turn the world upside down, and the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Economy and Finance, who tries to stop him and seize power.
Cast and characters
Main
- Sul Kyung-gu as Park Dong-ho[2]
- The Prime Minister and Acting President, and later the President of the Republic of Korea.
- Kim Hee-ae as Jeong Su-jin[2]
- The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance, and later the Prime Minister of the Republic of Korea.
Supporting
- Kim Mi-sook as Choi Yeon-sook[3]
- The Chief of Staff at the Blue House.
- Kim Hong-pa as Jang Il-jun[3]
- The late President of South Korea.
- Kim Young-min as Kang Sang-un[3]
- The Vice Chairman of Daejin Group who is entangled with the late President Il-jun and Su-jin.
- Dong-ho's assistant.
- Jeon Bae-soo as Lee Jang-seok[3]
- Dong-ho's friend who is a prosecutor at Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office.
- Kim Jong-gu as Park Chang-sik[3]
- A leading member of the ruling party Korea Liberal Party.
- Jang Gwang as Cho Sang-cheon[3]
- The corrupt leader of the opposition party.
- Park Geun-hyung as Chairman Kang of Daejin Group
- Lee Hae-young as Han Min-ho[3]
- Su-jin's husband.
- Kang Sang-won as Lee Man-gil[3]
- Su-jin's secretary.
- Jung Hae-kyun as Jeong Pil-gyu[3]
- Su-jin's cousin who is a Deputy Chief Prosecutor.
- The wife of the late President Il-jun and the First lady of South Korea
Episodes
| No. | Directed by | Written by | Original release date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kim Yong-wan | Park Kyung-soo | June 28, 2024 |
| 2 | Kim Yong-wan | Park Kyung-soo | June 28, 2024 |
| 3 | Kim Yong-wan | Park Kyung-soo | June 28, 2024 |
| 4 | Kim Yong-wan | Park Kyung-soo | June 28, 2024 |
| 5 | Kim Yong-wan | Park Kyung-soo | June 28, 2024 |
| 6 | Kim Yong-wan | Park Kyung-soo | June 28, 2024 |
| 7 | Kim Yong-wan | Park Kyung-soo | June 28, 2024 |
| 8 | Kim Yong-wan | Park Kyung-soo | June 28, 2024 |
| 9 | Kim Yong-wan | Park Kyung-soo | June 28, 2024 |
| 10 | Kim Yong-wan | Park Kyung-soo | June 28, 2024 |
| 11 | Kim Yong-wan | Park Kyung-soo | June 28, 2024 |
| 12 | Kim Yong-wan | Park Kyung-soo | June 28, 2024 |
Production
Development
Park Kyung-soo who wrote The Chaser (2012), Punch (2014) and Whisper (2017), made his return to the small screen after five years with The Whirlwind.[4] Kim Yong-wan served as the director while Studio Dragon and Pan Entertainment managed the production.[5]
Casting
In August 2022, Kim Hee-ae and Han Suk-kyu were reportedly offered to star in the series.[4][6] Later, Han was replaced by Sul Kyung-gu. This was Sul's first lead role in a drama.[7]
Filming
Principal photography began in the second half of 2022.[4]
Release
Accolades
| Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee / Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asia Contents Awards & Global OTT Awards | 2024 | Best Writer | Park Kyung-soo | Nominated | [9] |
