The Whirlwind (TV series)

The Whirlwind
Promotional poster
Hangul
돌풍
Hanja
突風
Literal meaningGust
Revised RomanizationDolpung
McCune–ReischauerTolp'ung
GenrePolitical drama
Written byPark Kyung-soo
Directed byKim Yong-wan [ko]
Starring
Music by
  • Kim Dong-wook[1]
  • Chae Min-joo[1]
Country of originSouth Korea
Original languageKorean
No. of episodes12
Production
Running time38–55 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkNetflix
ReleaseJune 28, 2024 (2024-06-28)

The Whirlwind (Korean: 돌풍) is a 2024 South Korean political drama television series written by Park Kyung-soo, directed by Kim Yong-wan [ko], and starring Sul Kyung-gu and Kim Hee-ae. It was released on Netflix on 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

The Prime Minister and Acting President, and later become the President of the Republic of Korea.
The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance, and later become the Prime Minister of the Republic of Korea.

Supporting

The Chief of Staff at the Blue House.
The late President of South Korea.
The Vice Chairman of Daejin Group who is entangled with the late President Il-jun and Su-jin.
Dong-ho's assistant.
Dong-ho's friend who is a prosecutor at Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office.
A leading member of the ruling party Korea Liberal Party.
The leader of the opposition party who is corrupt.
Su-jin's husband.
Su-jin's secretary.
Su-jin's brother who is a Deputy Chief Prosecutor.
The President's First lady.

Episodes

No.Directed byWritten byOriginal release date
1Kim Yong-wan [ko]Park Kyung-sooJune 28, 2024 (2024-06-28)
2Kim Yong-wanPark Kyung-sooJune 28, 2024 (2024-06-28)
3Kim Yong-wanPark Kyung-sooJune 28, 2024 (2024-06-28)
4Kim Yong-wanPark Kyung-sooJune 28, 2024 (2024-06-28)
5Kim Yong-wanPark Kyung-sooJune 28, 2024 (2024-06-28)
6Kim Yong-wanPark Kyung-sooJune 28, 2024 (2024-06-28)
7Kim Yong-wanPark Kyung-sooJune 28, 2024 (2024-06-28)
8Kim Yong-wanPark Kyung-sooJune 28, 2024 (2024-06-28)
9Kim Yong-wanPark Kyung-sooJune 28, 2024 (2024-06-28)
10Kim Yong-wanPark Kyung-sooJune 28, 2024 (2024-06-28)
11Kim Yong-wanPark Kyung-sooJune 28, 2024 (2024-06-28)
12Kim Yong-wanPark Kyung-sooJune 28, 2024 (2024-06-28)

Production

Development

Park Kyung-soo who wrote The Chaser (2012), Punch (2014) and Whisper (2017), make his return in small screen after five years with The Whirlwind.[4] Kim Yong-wan [ko] helmed as the director while Studio Dragon and Pan Entertainment managed the production.[5]

Casting

In August 2022, Kim Hee-ae and Han Suk-kyu was reportedly offer to star in the series.[4][6] Later, Han was replaced by Sul Kyung-gu. This would be Sul's first lead role in a drama.[7]

Filming

Principal photography began in the second half of 2022.[4]

Release

Netflix confirmed that the series would be released on June 28, 2024.[8]

Accolades

Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination
Award ceremony Year Category Nominee / Work Result Ref.
Asia Contents Awards & Global OTT Awards 2024 Best Writer Park Kyung-soo Nominated [9]

References

  1. ^ a b @nouvellevaguemusic (May 30, 2024). 넷플릭스 시리즈 <돌풍> 6월 28일 오직 넷플릭스에서🔥 [Netflix's series <Gust> June 28th only on Netflix🔥] (in Korean). Retrieved June 13, 2024 – via Instagram.
  2. ^ a b Ziwei, Puah (May 30, 2024). "Sul Kyung-gu, Kim Hee-ae face off in thrilling teaser for Netflix K-drama 'The Whirlwind'". NME. Archived from the original on August 8, 2024. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Kim, Hee-joo (June 18, 2024). 설경구·김희애만? 김미숙→박근형 연기 휘몰아칠 '돌풍' [Only Sol Kyung-gu and Kim Hee-ae? Kim Mi-sook→Park Geun-hyung's acting will be a 'Gust']. Max Movie (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 8, 2024. Retrieved June 18, 2024.
  4. ^ a b c Kim, Yang-soo (August 31, 2022). [단독] 김희애, 박경수 작가 손 잡는다...2년만 드라마 복귀 [[Exclusive] Kim Hee-ae joins hands with writer Park Kyung-soo...Return to drama after 2 years] (in Korean). Joy News 24. Archived from the original on May 31, 2024. Retrieved May 31, 2024 – via Nate.
  5. ^ Park, Jae-hwan (March 28, 2023). 넷플릭스 '돌풍'은 계속된다... 설경구-김희애 캐스팅 [Netflix's 'Gust' continues... Sol Kyung-gu and Kim Hee-ae casting] (in Korean). KBS Media. Archived from the original on May 31, 2024. Retrieved May 31, 2024 – via Naver.
  6. ^ Jung, Ga-young (August 31, 2022). [단독] 한석규, 드라마 '돌풍' 주인공 된다...2년만에 안방 복귀 [[Exclusive] Han Suk-kyu becomes the main character in the drama 'Gust'...Return to small screen after 2 years] (in Korean). Sports World. Archived from the original on May 31, 2024. Retrieved May 31, 2024 – via Naver.
  7. ^ Jung, Ga-young (October 25, 2022). [단독] 설경구, '돌풍'으로 첫 드라마 주연 물망 [[Exclusive] Sol Kyung-gu is expected to star in his first drama with 'Gust'] (in Korean). Sports World. Archived from the original on May 31, 2024. Retrieved May 31, 2024 – via Naver.
  8. ^ Kim, Ji-woo (May 30, 2024). "대통령을 시해했다"...설경구 vs 김희애, 악과 악의 대결 [돌풍] ["They assassinated the president"...Sol Kyung-gu vs. Kim Hee-ae, a battle between evil and evil [Gust]] (in Korean). My Daily. Archived from the original on May 30, 2024. Retrieved May 31, 2024 – via Naver.
  9. ^ "ACA & Global OTT Awards: Nominations 2024". Asia Contents Awards. Retrieved October 7, 2024.