The Whirlwind (TV series)

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The Whirlwind
Teaser poster
Hangul
돌풍
Hanja
突風
Literal meaningGust
Revised RomanizationDolpung
McCune–ReischauerTolp'ung
GenrePolitical drama
Written byPark Kyung-soo
Directed byKim Yong-wan
Starring
Music byKim Dong-wook[1]
Chae Min-joo[1]
Country of originSouth Korea
Original languageKorean
Production
Production companies
Original release
NetworkNetflix

The Whirlwind (Korean: 돌풍) is an upcoming 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 is scheduled to be released worldwide on Netflix on June 28, 2024.

Synopsis[edit]

The Whirlwind is about the colossal clash between the Prime Minister, who decides to assassinate the President in order to turn the world upside down, and the Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs, who tries to stop him and seize power.

Cast[edit]

Production[edit]

Development[edit]

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.[3] Kim Yong-wan helmed as the director while Studio Dragon and Pan Entertainment managed the production.[4]

Casting[edit]

In August 2022, Kim Hee-ae and Han Suk-kyu was reportedly offer to star in the series.[3][5] Later, Han was replaced by Sol Kyung-gu. This would be Sol's first lead role in a drama.[6]

Filming[edit]

Principal photography began in the second half of 2022.[3]

Release[edit]

Netflix confirmed that the series will be released worldwide on June 28, 2024.[7]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b Kim, Dong-wook (May 30, 2024). "넷플릭스 시리즈 <돌풍> 6월 28일 오직 넷플릭" [Netflix series <TheWhirlwind> June 28 only on Netflix]. www.instagram.com (in Korean). Kim Dong-wook. Retrieved May 30, 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. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
  3. ^ 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. Retrieved May 31, 2024 – via Nate.
  4. ^ 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. Retrieved May 31, 2024 – via Naver.
  5. ^ 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. Retrieved May 31, 2024 – via Naver.
  6. ^ 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. Retrieved May 31, 2024 – via Naver.
  7. ^ 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. Retrieved May 31, 2024 – via Naver.

External links[edit]

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