The Killing Vote Explained

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Native Name:
Hangul:국민사형투표
Hanja:國民死刑投票
Rr:Gungminsahyeongtupyo
Mr:Kungminsahyŏngt'up'yo
Lk:National Death Penalty Vote
Genre:
Director:Park Shin-woo
Music:Koo Ja-wan
Country:South Korea
Language:Korean
Num Episodes:12
Executive Producer:
  • Lee Seul-gi [3]
  • Jeon Su-jeong
  • Kim Eun-mi
Producer:
  • Han Jeong-hwan
  • Kim Hee-yeol
  • Park Sang-hyun
Company:
Budget:[4]
Network:SBS TV

The Killing Vote[5] is a 2023 South Korean television series starring Park Hae-jin, Park Sung-woong, and Lim Ji-yeon. It is based on a popular webtoon of the same Korean title serialized on Kakao Webtoon and KakaoPage.[6] It aired on SBS TV from August 10 to November 16, 2023, every Thursday at 21:00 (KST) for 12 episodes.[7] It is also available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video in selected regions.[8]

Synopsis

The series follows a mysterious figure known as Gaetal, who conducts surveys via text message to decide whether to put certain vicious criminals to death, then murders them if more than fifty percent of those who respond favor a death sentence.[9]

Cast

Main

Supporting

People around Moo-chan

People around Seok-joo

People around Joo Hyeon

Extended

Killing Vote Targets

Special appearances

Production

In March 2023, production company Pan Entertainment announced that it had signed a supply contract with Studio S for the production of the series worth 15.36 billion won.[4] [27]

Release

Originally, the series was scheduled to broadcast the first two episodes consecutively on August 10, 2023 from 21:00 (KST). However, the broadcast of the first episode was postponed to 22:10 (KST) due to a special news report about Typhoon Khanun. Hence, the second episode aired on August 17.[28]

Viewership

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Original broadcast dateAverage audience share
Nielsen Korea[29] TNmS[30]
NationwideSeoulNationwide
1August 10, 2023 4.1%
2August 17, 20233.8% 3.9%
3August 24, 2023 4.0%
4August 31, 2023 4.3% 3.1%
5September 7, 20233.4% 3.1% rowspan="2"
6September 14, 2023
7September 21, 20233.1% 3.0%
8October 12, 20232.8% 3.2% rowspan="2"
9October 19, 2023 3.0%
10October 26, 20233.2% 3.2% 2.9%
11November 9, 20233.3% 3.7% rowspan="2"
12November 16, 20233.1%
Average
  • In the table above, the represent the lowest ratings and the represent the highest ratings.
  • N/A denotes ratings that were not published.

Awards and nominations

Award ceremony! scope="col"
YearCategoryNominee / WorkResult
SBS Drama Awards2023Top Excellence Award, Actor in a Miniseries Genre/Action DramaPark Sung-woong[31]
Best Young ActorChoi Hyun-jin
Best New ActressKwon Ah-reum[32]
Top Excellence Award, Actor in a Miniseries Genre/Action DramaPark Hae-jin[33]
Top Excellence Award, Actress in a Miniseries Genre/Action DramaLim Ji-yeon
Best Supporting Performance in a Miniseries Genre/Action DramaShin Jung-geun[34]
Excellence Award, Actor in a Miniseries Genre/Action DramaKim Kwon[35]
Excellence Award, Actress in a Miniseries Genre/Action DramaKim Yoo-mi[36]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=416&aid=0000296601. Kang Seon-ae. ko:박해진X박성웅X임지연 '국민사형투표', 대본리딩 현장…파격 변신의 향연. SBS Entertainment News. Naver. June 29, 2023. June 29, 2023. ko. June 29, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230629055516/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=416&aid=0000296601. live.
  2. Web site: A-listers to return to small screen in August. Lee Gyu-lee. The Korea Times. July 25, 2023. August 5, 2023. August 5, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230805121635/https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2023/08/688_355611.html. live.
  3. Web site: https://programs.sbs.co.kr/drama/thekillingvote/about/78119. ko:프로그램 소개. Program Introduction. SBS. June 22, 2023. ko. June 22, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230622153529/https://programs.sbs.co.kr/drama/thekillingvote/about/78119. live.
  4. Web site: https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/003/0011775679. Park Eun-bi. ko:팬엔터, 154억 규모 SBS 국민사형투표 제작 계약. Newsis. Naver. March 31, 2023. June 21, 2023. ko. June 21, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230621175837/https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/003/0011775679. live.
  5. SBSNOW. SBS. Seoul Broadcasting System. 1674242552470585344. ko:믿고 보는 박해진X박성웅X임지연 '국민사형투표' 대본 리딩 현장 공개. June 29, 2023. June 29, 2023. ko.
  6. Web site: Park Hae-jin, Park Sung-woong and Lim Ji-yeon in "National Death Penalty Vote". Bridge News. HanCinema. December 27, 2022. June 21, 2023. June 21, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230621173652/https://www.hancinema.net/park-hae-jin-park-sung-woong-and-lim-ji-yeon-in-national-death-penalty-vote-166130.html. live.
  7. Web site: https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=144&aid=0000894833. Kang Joo-il. ko:박해진X박성웅X임지연···'국민사형투표' 8월 10일 첫 방. Sports Kyunghyang. Naver. June 21, 2023. June 21, 2023. ko. June 21, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230621173653/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=144&aid=0000894833. live.
  8. Prime Video. Amazon Prime Video. primevideoph. 1681176219755380741. Is justice subjective? Vote Yes or No. Stay tuned for #TheKillingVote, coming to Prime Video on August 10.. July 18, 2023. July 18, 2023.
  9. Web site: SBS confirms cast of upcoming drama series 'National Death Penalty Vote. Haley Yang. Korea JoongAng Daily. December 27, 2022. June 21, 2023. June 21, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230621173652/https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2022/12/27/entertainment/television/National-Death-Penalty-Vote-park-haejin-lim-jiyeon/20221227134824104.html. live.
  10. Web site: Park Jae-hwan. July 21, 2023. SBS '국민사형투표' 8월 10일 첫 방송... 김유미X신정근X김권X최유화X서영주X권아름. July 28, 2023. KBS Media. ko. Naver. July 28, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230728060011/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=438&aid=0000057446. live.
  11. Web site: https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=108&aid=0003163459. Han Hae-seon. ko:고건한, 임지연과 언제 친구였대?..'국민사형투표' 캐스팅. Star News. Naver. June 29, 2023. June 29, 2023. ko. June 29, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230629074951/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=108&aid=0003163459. live.
  12. Web site: https://programs.sbs.co.kr/drama/thekillingvote/cast/78121. ko:등장인물 소개. Character Introduction. SBS. July 28, 2023. ko. July 28, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230728052214/https://programs.sbs.co.kr/drama/thekillingvote/cast/78121. live.
  13. Web site: https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=437&aid=0000350567. Park Jung-sun. ko:오하늬, '국민사형투표' 출연. JTBC. Naver. July 10, 2023. July 10, 2023. ko. July 10, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230710025155/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=437&aid=0000350567. live.
  14. Web site: https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0001611743. Myung Hee-suk. ko:권도형, '꽃선비' 이어 '국민사형투표' 캐스팅 '열일 예고'. Xports News. Naver. July 3, 2023. July 3, 2023. ko. July 3, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230703071311/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0001611743. live.
  15. Web site: https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=312&aid=0000616195. Kang Min-kyung. ko:[공식] 김유미, 차기 대권 주자 된다…박해진·박성웅·임지연과 호흡('국민사형투표'). Ten Asia. Naver. June 29, 2023. June 29, 2023. ko. June 29, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230629074926/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=312&aid=0000616195. live.
  16. Web site: https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=312&aid=0000616379. Shin Ji-won. ko:김권, '국민사형투표' 이민수 役 캐스팅…박해진→임지연과 호흡. Ten Asia. Naver. June 30, 2023. June 30, 2023. ko. June 30, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230630061226/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=312&aid=0000616379. live.
  17. Web site: https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=112&aid=0003639806. Bae Jae-ryun. ko:최유화, '국민사형투표' 캐스팅..기자 출신 진행자 역. Herald POP. Naver. June 30, 2023. June 30, 2023. ko. June 30, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230630061228/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=112&aid=0003639806. live.
  18. Web site: Jeon Hyo-jin. July 3, 2023. ko:권아름, 임지연 동생 호흡…'국민사형투표' 출연. https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=382&aid=0001060957. July 3, 2023. Sports Dong-a. ko. Naver. July 3, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230703001620/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=382&aid=0001060957. live.
  19. Web site: https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0004879509. Kim Na-yeon. ko:서영주, '국민사형투표' 출연…박해진・박성웅・임지연과 호흡[공식]. . Naver. June 29, 2023. June 29, 2023. ko. June 29, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230629074938/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0004879509. live.
  20. Web site: https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=018&aid=0005534035. Yoon Gi-baek. ko:공도은, '국민사형투표' 캐스팅… 권아름과 절친된다. . Naver. July 20, 2023. July 21, 2023. ko. July 21, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230721071019/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=018&aid=0005534035. live.
  21. Web site: Ahn Byung-gil. July 27, 2023. ko:채리은 '국민사형투표' 뜬다. https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=144&aid=0000902778. July 27, 2023. Sports Kyunghyang. ko. Naver. July 27, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230727004958/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=144&aid=0000902778. live.
  22. Web site: Son Bong-seok. August 2, 2023. ko:안영훈, '국민사형투표' 변우택 역 캐스팅···박해진X박성웅X임지연과 호흡. https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=144&aid=0000904229. August 4, 2023. Sports Kyunghyang. ko. Naver. August 4, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230804072550/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=144&aid=0000904229. live.
  23. Web site: Hyun Jung-min. August 11, 2023. ko:'국민사형투표' 김민식, 첫 사형 집행 당한 악질범 주목 [TV핫스팟]. https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=396&aid=0000652224. August 11, 2023. Sports World. ko. Naver. August 11, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230811003040/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=396&aid=0000652224. live.
  24. Web site: The Killing Vote – Cast (Korean Drama, 2023, 국민사형투표). HanCinema. January 6, 2024.
  25. Web site: Kim Na-yeon. November 16, 2023. https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0004968183. ko:'국민사형투표' 시즌2 암시? 박해진, 스스로 '개탈' 썼다[종합]. 'The Killing Vote' Season 2 Hint? Park Hae-jin writes about 'breaking up' with himself [Compilation]. . ko. November 16, 2023. Naver. November 16, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231116160535/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0004968183. live.
  26. Web site: https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=076&aid=0004079565. Jo Ji-young. ko:오늘(16일) 종영 '국민사형투표', 정웅인X홍종현X지이수 특별출연으로 대미 장식. Today (16th), ' The Killing Vote' finishes with a special appearance by Jung Woong-in, Hong Jong-hyun, and Ji Yi-soo.. Sports Chosun. Naver. November 16, 2023. November 18, 2023. ko. November 18, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231118011838/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=076&aid=0004079565. live.
  27. Web site: https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=477&aid=0000419697. Kang Hyo-jin. ko:팬 엔터, '폭싹 속았수다'→'국민사형투표'까지…"최대 규모 투자, 최다 라인업". SpoTV News. Naver. March 31, 2023. June 21, 2023. ko. June 21, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230621175251/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=477&aid=0000419697. live.
  28. Web site: Kim Ga-young. August 10, 2023. ko:박해진X임지연 '국민사형투표', 첫방 시간 변경…카눈 특보 편성. https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=018&aid=0005548927. August 11, 2023. . ko. Naver. August 11, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230811053507/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=018&aid=0005548927. live.
  29. Nielsen Korea ratings:
    • Web site: Ep. 1. Nielsen Korea. ko. August 10, 2023. August 11, 2023. August 11, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230811053507/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20230810. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 2. Nielsen Korea. ko. August 17, 2023. August 18, 2023. August 18, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230818005600/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20230817. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 3. Nielsen Korea. August 24, 2023. August 25, 2023. ko. August 25, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230825011053/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20230824. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 4. Nielsen Korea. August 31, 2023. September 1, 2023. ko. September 1, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230901000603/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20230831. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 5. Nielsen Korea. September 7, 2023. September 8, 2023. ko. September 8, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230908003320/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20230907. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 6. Nielsen Korea. September 14, 2023. September 15, 2023. ko. September 15, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230915002016/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20230914. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 7. Nielsen Korea. September 21, 2023. September 22, 2023. ko. September 21, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230921230716/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20230921. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 8. Nielsen Korea. October 12, 2023. October 13, 2023. ko. October 12, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231012233146/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20231012. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 9. Nielsen Korea. October 19, 2023. October 20, 2023. ko. October 19, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231019233954/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20231019. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 10. Nielsen Korea. October 26, 2023. October 27, 2023. ko. October 26, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231026233720/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20231026. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 11. Nielsen Korea. November 9, 2023. November 10, 2023. ko. November 9, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231109230603/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20231109. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 12. Nielsen Korea. November 16, 2023. November 17, 2023. ko. November 16, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231116231423/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20231116. live.
  30. TNmS ratings:
    • Web site: Ep. 2. TNmS. August 18, 2023. August 18, 2023. ko. Break News. August 18, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230818010419/https://www.breaknews.com/982412. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 4. TNmS. September 1, 2023. September 1, 2023. ko. Break News. September 1, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230901024956/http://www.breaknews.com/984868. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 7. TNmS. September 22, 2023. September 22, 2023. ko. Break News. October 30, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231030214000/https://www.breaknews.com/989059. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 10. TNmS. October 27, 2023. October 27, 2023. ko. Break News. October 27, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231027034751/https://www.breaknews.com/994905. live.
  31. Web site: https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=477&aid=0000466443. Jang. Jin-ri. ko:'모범택시2' 이제훈-'악귀' 김태리, 공동 대상 "우열 못 가려"[종합](SBS 연기대상). Model Taxi 2's" Lee Ji-hoon and "Demon" Kim Tae-ri shared the Grand Prize for "Unequal" [Overall] (SBS Acting Awards) . SpoTV News. Naver. December 30, 2023. December 30, 2023. ko.
  32. Web site: SBS연기대상' 강유석-권아름-김도훈-양혜지-이신영-이홍내-정수빈, '신인 연기상' 공동 수상. Kim. Hyo-jeong. Kang Yoo-seok, Kwon Ah-reum, Kim Do-hoon, Yang Hye-ji, Lee Shin-young, Lee Hong-nae, and Jung Soo-bin shared the 'SBS Acting Award' for 'New Actor. Seoul Broadcasting System. Naver. December 29, 2023. December 29, 2023. ko.
  33. Web site: https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0004990525. Kim. Ye-seol. ko:이제훈·김태리, "우열 가릴 수 없어" 'SBS 연기대상' 쪼개진 수상에 가위바위보 진풍경? [종합]. Lee Je-hoon, Kim Tae-ri, "I can't tell the difference" 'SBS Acting Awards' split awards? [Synthesis]. . . Naver. December 30, 2023. December 31, 2023. ko.
  34. Web site: https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0004990486. Kim. Ye-seol. ko:화사, 故이선균 추모 하며 'LMM' 무대 변경…'조연상' 배유람, "쉽지 않지만 이겨내야" [2023 SBS 연기대상]. Hwasa, 'LMM' stage changes in memory of late Lee Seon-gyun...'Supporting Actor' Bae Yoo-ram, "It's not easy, but I have to overcome" [2023 SBS Acting Awards]. . . Naver. December 29, 2023. December 31, 2023. ko.
  35. Web site: [SBS 연기대상] 이준·홍경 우수연기상…"스태프분들 역할 9할]. Lee. Dong-gun . [SBS Acting Awards] Lee Joon-Hong Kyung - Best Actor..."The staff played 9% of the role. Media Pen. December 29, 2023. December 31, 2023. ko.
  36. Web site: [SBS 연기대상] 이유비 우수연기상…"감독님 말씀 덕분에 용기 가졌다]. Lee. Dong-gun. [SBS Acting Awards] Outstanding Performance by Lee Yoo-Bi..."I had courage thanks to the director's words". Media Pen. December 29, 2023. January 1, 2024. ko.

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