The Whirlwind (TV series) explained
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| Native Name: | | Hangul: | 돌풍 | | Hanja: | 突風 | | Rr: | Dolpung | | Mr: | Tolp'ung | | Lk: | Gust |
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| Genre: | Political drama |
| Director: | Kim Yong-wan |
| Country: | South Korea |
| Language: | Korean |
| Num Episodes: | 12 |
| Runtime: | 38–55 minutes |
| Network: | Netflix |
The Whirlwind is a 2024 South Korean political drama television series written by Park Kyung-soo, directed by Kim Yong-wan, and starring Sol 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.
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.
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. Kim Yong-wan helmed as the director while Studio Dragon and Pan Entertainment managed the production.[3]
Casting
In August 2022, Kim Hee-ae and Han Suk-kyu was reportedly offer to star in the series.[4] [5] Later, Han was replaced by Sol Kyung-gu. This would be Sol's first lead role in a drama.[6]
Filming
Principal photography began in the second half of 2022.
Release
Netflix confirmed that the series would be released on June 28, 2024.[7]
Notes and References
- Ziwei. Puah. May 30, 2024. Sul Kyung-gu, Kim Hee-ae face off in thrilling teaser for Netflix K-drama 'The Whirlwind'. NME. May 31, 2024. August 8, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240808152355/https://www.nme.com/news/tv/netflix-k-drama-the-whirlwind-sul-kyung-gu-kim-hee-ae-cast-plot-trailer-3760727. live.
- Web site: https://www.maxmovie.com/news/438300. Kim. Hee-joo. June 18, 2024. Max Movie. ko. ko: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'. June 18, 2024. August 8, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240808152400/https://www.maxmovie.com/news/438300. live.
- Web site: https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/438/0000054491. Park. Jae-hwan. March 28, 2023. KBS Media. ko. ko:넷플릭스 '돌풍'은 계속된다... 설경구-김희애 캐스팅. Netflix's 'Gust' continues... Sol Kyung-gu and Kim Hee-ae casting. May 31, 2024. Naver. May 31, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240531065656/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/438/0000054491. live.
- Web site: https://news.nate.com/view/20220831n27831. Kim. Yang-soo. August 31, 2022. Joy News 24. ko. ko:[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. May 31, 2024. Nate. May 31, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240531065640/https://news.nate.com/view/20220831n27831. live.
- Web site: https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/396/0000622938. Jung. Ga-young. August 31, 2022. Sports World. ko. ko:[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. May 31, 2024. Naver. May 31, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240531065655/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/396/0000622938. live.
- Web site: https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/396/0000626851. Jung. Ga-young. October 25, 2022. Sports World. ko. ko:[단독] 설경구, '돌풍'으로 첫 드라마 주연 물망. [Exclusive] Sol Kyung-gu is expected to star in his first drama with 'Gust'. May 31, 2024. Naver. May 31, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240531065641/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/396/0000626851. live.
- Web site: https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/117/0003836293. Kim. Ji-woo. May 30, 2024. My Daily. ko. ko:"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]. May 31, 2024. Naver. May 30, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240530152411/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/117/0003836293. live.
