The newest kid on the K-drama block is a political series that sees two powerful figures lock horns. Titled The Whirlwind, the show will drop on Netflix this week — with the streaming platform recently dropping the deets to its cast and plot. Here’s all about it.
Netflix has been on a roll with K-dramas of late — with titles like The Queen Of Tears, Hierarchy, The 8 Show, and The Atypical Family clocking in big viewership percentages. The latest addition to this lineup is a political series that chronicles the rift between a Prime Minister and the Deputy Prime Minister — as the former attempts to eradicate corruption through extreme measures. At the helm of affairs is If You Wish Upon Me director Kim Yong Wan and Punch screenwriter Park Kyung Soo. Meanwhile, the cast is led by popular actors Sol Kyung Gu and Kim Hee Ae. Here’s all about The Whirlwind on Netflix.
The plot of The Whirlwind on Netflix
A Prime Minister and a Deputy Prime Minister of Economic Affairs have an intense showdown after the former attempts to assassinate the President to nip corruption in the bud. The latter, meanwhile, decides to stop him and assume power of his own.
Meet the cast of Netflix’s The Whirlwind
All the action is led by Kill Bok Soon actor Sol Kyung Gu — who essays the role of Prime Minister Park Dong Ho. His character aims to uproot corruption — at the heart of which is President Jang Ill-jin, played by Go, Stop, Murder actor Kim Hong-pa. The latter is seen colluding with powerful family-owned corporations and engaging in corruption. The former hopes to take him down and change the political landscape. Also in the picture? Deputy Prime Minister For Economic Affairs and party leader Jeong Su-jin — played by The World Of The Married actress Kim Hee-ae — confronts Dong Ho. A fierce political power play ensues.
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The release date of The Whirlwind
According to multiple sources, The Whirlwind was released on Netflix on 28 June 2024.
Hero and feature images: Courtesy Netflix/The Whirlwind
This article first appeared on Lifestyle Asia India
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Actors Sol Kyung Gu and Kim Hee-ae lead the cast of The Whirlwind.
