Voice (TV series) explained

Voice (TV series) should not be confused with The Voice (franchise).

Native Name:
Hangul:보이스
Creator:OCN
Starring:
Country:South Korea
Language:Korean
Num Seasons:4
Num Episodes:58
Producer:Kim Ryun-hee
Editor:Oh Sang-hwan
Camera:Single-camera
Runtime:60 minutes
Network:OCN
tvN (S4)

Voice is a South Korean crime-thriller television series starring Lee Ha-na, Jang Hyuk (Season 1), Lee Jin-wook (Season 2 & 3), and Song Seung-heon (Season 4) which follows the lives of 112 emergency call center and dispatch team members as they fight against crimes using the sounds that they hear. It premiered on OCN on January 14, 2017. The first season concluded on March 12.[1] The second season aired from August 11 to September 16, 2018.[2] [3] The third season aired from May 11 to June 30, 2019.[4] [5] The fourth season was premiered on June 18, 2021, and it aired on every Friday and Saturday at 22:50 KST on tvN till July 31, 2021.

Synopsis

Season 1

Moo Jin-hyuk (Jang Hyuk) is a "mad dog" detective who becomes guilt-ridden after his wife was murdered while he was at work. Kang Kwon-joo (Lee Ha-na) is a tough policewoman who is gifted with perfect psycho-acoustics skills and went for voice profiling. She was working at the call center when a brutal murder case took place and in the process of investigating, her father was killed. Three years later, Jin-hyuk and Kwon-joo team up as the "Golden Time team" and solve cases together, chasing after the psychopathic serial killer who took their loved ones.

Season 2

The Golden Time team solves urgent real-time incidents from phone calls received through the emergency service line. They race through the precarious time left for crime victims, who are held captive or being chased by their assailants and save them from the imminent danger. One day, a mysterious serial killer named Dr Fabre appears, A voice profiler police and center director of 112 call center, Kang Kwon-joo teams up with Dispatch Team Leader and stubborn Detective Do Kang-woo (Lee Jin-wook) to solve that crime. They try to arrest Dr Fabre while solving other diverse cases, including voice phising, date harassment, and illegal car racing.

Season 3

The Golden Time team solves urgent real-time incidents from phone calls received through the emergency service line. They race through the precarious time left for crime victims, who are held captive or being chased by their assailants, and save them from the imminent danger. One day, the team members face an international evil cartel that is behind a string of cyber crimes. In order to fight against the cartel and save lives within the golden time, a talented voice profiler police Kang Kwon-joo executes instructions to the detective field units, Do Kang-woo and his team.

Season 4

A serial killer with an enhanced hearing ability appears. The serial killer murders people using his enhanced ability. Because of this, Kang Kwon-joo, who also has an enhanced hearing ability, is driven into a corner. Kang Kwon-joo cooperates with Detective Derek Jo (Song Seung-heon) to catch the serial killer. Derek Jo is a person of principle, who doesn't allow mistakes. He is a team leader from the LAPD (Los Angeles Police Department). His LAPD team dealt with criminal gangs.

Cast

Main

Supporting

Season 1

112 Report Center's Golden Time Team

The Police

Cases charactersEunhyung-dong Policeman's Wife Murder Case (Ep. 1)

Eunhyung-dong Kidnapping Case (Ep. 1–2)

Burim-dong Child Abuse and Murder Case (Ep. 2–3)

Hongchang-dong Kidnapping Case (Ep. 4–6)

Surim-dong Chunsoo Townhouse Murder Case (Ep. 6–8)

Gwangchang-dong Club Fever Hostage Case (Ep. 9-10)

Bangha-dong Nakwon Welfare Center Case (Ep. 11–12)

Woogyeong-ri Bus accident Case (Ep. 14–15)

Others

Season 2

Season 3

Others

Season 4

Other

Special appearances

Season 1

Season 2

Season 3

Season 4

Production

Development and casting

On November 2, 2017, a source from OCN confirmed production for the second season of Voice. On April 17, 2018, it was confirmed that Lee Ha-na would be reprising her lead female role and Lee Jin-wook would be joining season 2 as the new male lead.[30] OCN announced a third season to be broadcast in the first half of 2019, with Lee Ha-na and Lee Jin-wook confirmed to reprise their roles.[31] The first script reading took place on May 23, 2018, at Studio Dragon in Sangam-dong, Seoul, South Korea.[32] During the press conference of the second season, director Lee Seung-young shared that the season would have 12 episodes as the writer wrote season 2 with season 3 in mind.[33]

In September 2018, OCN officially confirmed a third season scheduled to be broadcast in the first half of 2019.[34] It was later announced that both Lee Ha-na and Lee Jin-wook had confirmed to reprise their roles.[31] The first script reading took place in February 2019 at Studio Dragon in Sangam-dong, Seoul, South Korea.

Music

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Season 4

Voice 4
Type:Soundtrack
Artist:Various Artists
Released:2021
Genre:Soundtrack

Part 5

Reception

OCN announced that the VOD rights for “Voice” were sold to 56 countries including the United States, Canada, France, Switzerland, Hong Kong, Singapore, and more.[35] [36]

Controversy

Halfway airing through the series, the drama was submitted for Korea's censorship board review due to viewers' complaints of it showing excessive violence.[37] [38] It was subsequently issued an advisory warning.[39] OCN then changed its viewing rating from the original of 15+ to 19+ for episodes 11, 12 and 16 in order to make the story as realistic as possible.[40] [41]

Viewership

Ratings for the first season set new records for OCN dramas when it aired in South Korea, proving to be a hit among viewers. It is one of the highest rated dramas in Korean cable television history and ranked first among cable TV dramas for many consecutive weeks.[42] [43] [44]

Upon its premiere, the second season set the record for the highest premiere rating of an OCN television series.[45] Despite its shorter run, the second season surpassed the first season's ratings and eventually became the highest-rated OCN television series, breaking viewership records previously held by Tunnel (2017).[46]

Season 1

Average TV viewership ratings (season 1)
Original broadcast dateTitleAverage audience share
TNmSAGB Nielsen[47]
NationwideNationwideSeoul
1January 14, 2017 A Voice in the Dark
(Korean: 어둠 속의 목소리)
2January 15, 2017 Healing Mother's Two Faces
(Korean: 힐링마마의 두 얼굴)		2.1%2.986% 2.267%
3January 21, 20175.383%
4January 22, 2017 Dark Generic Bell Sound: The Secret of the Chocolate Box
(Korean: 어둠 속의 벨소리 #초콜릿 상자의 비밀)		2.9%3.226% 2.967%
5February 4, 20174.3%5.339%5.540%
6February 5, 2017 Secret of the Trash House: The Pupil in the Wall
(Korean: 쓰레기집의 비밀 #벽속의 눈동자)		3.1%4.236% 3.130%
7February 11, 20174.4%4.032% 3.541%
8February 12, 20174.0%4.663%4.354%
9February 18, 2017 4.4%4.974%5.380%
10February 19, 2017 Devil's Whisperer
(Korean: 악마의 속삭임)		4.3%5.358%
11February 25, 2017 4.1%4.192%4.396%
12February 26, 2017 A Call from the Fiery Pit
(Korean: 지옥으로부터 온 전화)		4.3%4.654%5.203%
13March 4, 2017 The Birth of Satan
(Korean: 마왕의 탄생)		4.0%3.886%4.061%
14March 5, 2017 3.9%5.132%4.948%
15March 11, 2017 For the Last Golden Time
(Korean: 마지막 골든타임을 위하여)		3.4%4.222%4.758%
16March 12, 2017 4.4%5.055%5.601%
Average

Season 2

Average TV viewership ratings (season 2)
Original broadcast dateAverage audience share[48]
AGB Nielsen[49] TNmS[50]
Nationwide Nationwide
1August 11, 20183.938%4.579%4.2%[51]
2August 12, 20184.699%5.553%5.0%
3August 18, 20184.462%5.165%4.9%[52]
4August 19, 20184.950%5.737%5.8%
5August 25, 20185.156%5.627%5.8%[53]
6August 26, 20185.427%5.599%6.4%
7September 1, 2018rowspan=4
8September 2, 20185.119%5.670%
9September 8, 20184.389%4.526%
10September 9, 20186.001%7.388%
11September 15, 20185.506%5.999%6.8%[54]
12September 16, 2018
Average

Season 3

Average TV viewership ratings (season 3)
Original broadcast dateAverage audience share
(AGB Nielsen)
Nationwide
1May 11, 2019
2May 12, 20194.979%6.000%
3May 18, 20193.762%4.656%
4May 19, 20194.477%5.835%
5May 25, 20193.501%4.510%
6May 26, 20195.357%
7June 1, 20193.862%5.357%
8June 2, 20194.370%5.574%
9June 8, 20193.972%5.149%
10June 9, 20194.441%5.615%
11June 15, 20193.445%4.643%
12June 16, 20194.477%5.863%
13June 22, 20193.885%5.392%
14June 23, 20194.808%5.970%
15June 29, 20194.054%5.509%
16June 30, 20196.366%
Average

Season 4

Average TV viewership ratings (season 4)
Original broadcast dateAverage audience share
(AGB Nielsen)[55]
Nationwide
1June 18, 20213.355%
2June 19, 20213.205%
3June 25, 20213.391% 3.728%
4June 26, 20213.885% 4.245%
5July 2, 20213.815% 4.320%
6July 3, 20213.964% 4.142%
7July 9, 20213.658% 4.237%
8July 10, 20213.685% 3.619%
9July 16, 20213.227% 3.393%
10July 17, 20214.001% 4.164%
11July 23, 20213.762% 3.876%
12July 24, 20213.294% 3.345%
13July 30, 20213.418% 3.509%
14July 31, 2021
Average

Adaptations

A Japanese remake, titled , aired from July 13 to September 19, 2019, on Nippon TV at 22.00 JST[57]

A Thai remake, titled Voice สัมผัสเสียงมรณะ, was aired from November 4, to December 24, 2019, on True4U.[58]

External links

Notes and References

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  2. Web site: 이진욱·이하나, '보이스2' 출연 확정…'실종느와르M' 이승영 PD 연출. April 17, 2018. Naver. Xports News. ko.
  3. Web site: A new perspective on crime drama: After the success of the first season, 'Voice 2' promises more thrills. August 9, 2018. Korea JoongAng Daily.
  4. Web site: 한갑수, '보이스3' 출연 확정…이하나X이진욱과 호흡 [공식]]. March 20, 2019. Hankook Ilbo. ko.
  5. Web site: OCN 측 "이하나 '보이스3' 출연 확정, 이진욱 검토중"(공식입장). January 15, 2019. Newsen. ko.
  6. News: Yoo Byung-cheol . 최명빈, '보이스4' 이하나 아역으로 출연 확정. Naver. Korea Economic TV. June 4, 2021. June 4, 2021. ko.
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  8. News: Park So-young. 기생충' 아역 정현준, 어린 송승헌 된다..'보이스4' 합류 [공식]]. Osen. May 27, 2021. May 27, 2021. ko.
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  22. News: 보이스4' 채원빈 "오디션 밥먹듯이 봤다, 지금은 긴장보단 설렘. Kang Hyo-jin. 'Voice 4' Chae Won-bin "I watched the audition like I was eating, now I'm more excited than nervous . Spotvnew. Naver. June 28, 2021. June 28, 2021. ko.
  23. News: 모범택시' 조현우, '보이스4' 캐스팅..열일 행보 [공식]]. Kim Mi-hwa. Model Taxi' Jo Hyun-woo, cast for 'Voice 4' .. Hard work [Official] . StarNews. Naver. July 1, 2021. July 1, 2021. ko.
  24. News: 보이스4' 최지연, 실제 해녀인 줄 '완벽 사투리+다이빙 실력. Kim Hyun-jung. 'Voice 4' Choi Ji-yeon, a real haenyeo 'perfect dialect + diving skills' . Xportsnews. Naver. July 2, 2021. July 2, 2021. ko.
  25. News: 보이스4' 검사 손경원, 실종된 딸에 무당 의존‥이하나 수사 방해물 되나. Seo Yoo-na . Voice 4' Prosecutor Son Kyung-won, reliant on his missing daughter... . Newsen. Naver. July 4, 2021. July 4, 2021. ko.
  26. News: 김영훈, '보이스4' 합류…새 에피소드 주역 열연 예고. Jang Woo-young . Kim Young-hoon joins 'Voice 4'... A preview of the leading role in a new episode . Naver . Osen . July 8, 2021 . July 8, 2021 . ko.
  27. News: 보이스4' 손은서X강승윤, 시청자 응원 부르는 성장기. Cha Hye-young . 'Voice 4' Son Eun-seo X Kang Seung-yoon, growing up to cheer viewers . TenAsia . Naver . July 22, 2021 . July 22, 2021 . ko.
  28. News: 보이스4' 손경원, 몰입력+궁금증 높이는 '적재적소 맹활약. Jang Woo-young . 'Voice 4' Son Kyung-won, 'At the right place' to increase immersion + curiosity . OSEN . Naver . July 26, 2021 . July 26, 2021 . ko.
  29. News: [SC리뷰] '보이스4' 떠난 이하나→권율 생존, 역대급 파격엔딩 '자체최고 시청률]. Baek Ji-eun . [SC Review] Ha-na Lee, who left 'Voice 4' → Survival of Kwon Yul, an all-time shocking ending 'Highest viewership rating' . Sports Chosun . Naver . August 1, 2021 . August 1, 2021 . ko.
  30. Web site: Lee Jin-wook and Lee Ha-na confirmed as leads for 2nd season of OCN's "Voice". Soompi. 17 April 2018 . April 17, 2018.
  31. Web site: "이하나X이진욱 출연 확정" 상반기 '보이스3'에 거는 기대[TV와치]]. March 11, 2019. Newsen. ko.
  32. Web site: Cast Of "Voice 2" Meets Up For First Script Reading. June 8, 2018. Soompi.
  33. Web site: '보이스2' 이승영 PD "시즌2 시작부터 시즌3 또한 함께 기획". August 7, 2018. HeraldPop. ko.
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  35. Web site: “Voice OCN". July 26, 2019. OCN's "Voice" To Be Remade In Thailand + Confirms Cast. 2021-07-30. Soompi. en.
  36. Web site: 2020-01-01. Thrilling Stories, Expanding Genres & Fandom Contribute To OCN Dramas Surging Popularity. 2021-07-30. HELLOKPOP. en-US.
  37. Web site: Voice gets submitted for censorship review. 14 February 2017 . Soompi. February 15, 2017.
  38. Web site: 'Voice' director listens, hints at tempering down gore. Korea Times. February 15, 2017.
  39. Web site: Voice responds to advisory warning. 22 February 2017 . Soompi News. February 22, 2017.
  40. Web site: OCN's "Voice" changes to 19+ rating for upcoming episodes . 25 February 2017 . Soompi News. February 25, 2017.
  41. Web site: 'Voice' PD compares OCN K-Drama's mature rating to violence in real life. 13 March 2017 . Inquisitr News. March 13, 2017.
  42. Web site: OCN's hit drama "Voice" continues to rewrite ratings history for the cable channel. 12 February 2017 . February 13, 2017.
  43. Web site: Voice becomes most successful K-drama on OCN. February 6, 2017.
  44. Web site: Voice continues to dominate Korean cable. 22 February 2017 . February 22, 2017.
  45. Web site: "Voice 2" Breaks OCN Record For Original Drama Premiere Ratings. August 12, 2018. Soompi.
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  58. Web site: "Voice สัมผัสเสียงมรณะ" ซีรีส์ไทยรีเมคเกาหลีที่ต้องใช้คำว่า "หมดข้อกังขา" . "Voice, feel the sound of death", a Thai remake of the Korean series that must use the word "No doubts" . November 28, 2019. Sanook. th.

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