Netflix’s K-drama content for June 2024 has proven to be big. After dropping Hierarchy and the nearing release of Agents of Mystery, the streamer is now gearing up for its upcoming political thriller The Whirlwind. Netflix will now delve into the tumultuous political issues of South Korea, as the trailer shows Sol Kyung-gu and Kim Hee-ae’s intense rivalry.
You can watch The Whirlwind preview below:
The Whirlwind trailer begins with a man’s narration about a fair country threatened to be ruined by the people in power who promise to turn the nation into heaven but will later turn it into hell. Different clips show the magistrates and politicians waving at people during what looks like a campaign, and the scene focuses on Kyung-gu.
Things turn to be awry when South Korea's President dies of a heart attack. Hee-ae starts to doubt the manner of the president’s death, asking if only one of the country’s Presidents has been assassinated or if there is another one. Now that the Blue House is vacant and waiting for a new occupant, Hee-ae promises never to let Kyung-gu take the seat.
The two face each other, and Hee-ae warns to crush Kyung-gu if he takes another step near her. Later, Kyung-gu makes a big reveal that he assassinated the President. This breaking news alarms the whole country and leads to chaos. As Kyung-gu asks for a month to turn the world upside down, Hee-ae asks him how far he plans to go.
“One step further than you,” he says.
As the trailer shows the different characters who will intensify the political drama, Kyung-gu confesses that he can no longer stand the horror of the world and be ruled by the unrighteous. So, amid his growing rivalry with Hee-ae, he asks her to join him in hell.
Netflix has also released the main poster for The Whirlwind, showing the high-stakes showdown between Kyung-gu and Hee-ae. The key art perfectly captures the lead characters’ emotions as they battle to seize more power.
You can see The Whirlwind poster below:
Who are the cast of The Whirlwind?
Kyung-gu and Hee-ae will lead The Whirlwind as Prime Minister Park Dong-ho and Deputy Prime Minister Jeong Su-jin. For other cast members, you can check the list below:
Sol Kung-gyu as Park Dong-ho
Kim Hee-ae as Jung Soo-jin
Kim Mi-sook as Choi Yeon-suk
Lee Hae-young as Han Min-ho
Kim Hong-pa as President Jang Il-jun
Im Se-mi as Seo Jeong-yeon
Jeon Bae-soo as Lee Jang-seok
Cha Soon-bae as Lee Jung-gwon
Lee Jae-woong as Jo Dal-hyun
What is The Whirlwind about?
The Whirlwind will tell the story of the colossal clash between the Prime Minister, who decides to assassinate the President to eradicate corruption, and the Deputy Prime Minister, who will do whatever it takes to stop his plans and seize even greater power for herself that will shake the nation to its very core. However, aside from politics, the show will also see their beliefs and personal agendas clash as they battle their way to great power and influence.
You can read The Whirlwind synopsis below:
Set against the backdrop of a tumultuous political landscape in South Korea, The Whirlwind follows the colossal clash between the prime minister and the deputy prime minister, each driven by their own agenda. The tension escalates when the prime minister decides to assassinate the president, triggering a fierce power struggle that threatens to engulf the nation.
After seven years, the 12-episode series will mark the return of the renowned Korean screenwriter Park Kyung-su (The Chaser, Punch). It will be directed by Kim Yong-wan (The Cursed, If You Wish Upon Me).
For the first time, fans will see Kung-gyu in a lead drama role, replacing Han Suk-kyu. Judging by the trailer, his replacement is worth it as he perfectly captures the intense emotion of the Prime Minister, who aims to stop the corruption in the country by taking drastic actions.
The Whirlwind is set to release on Netflix on June 28.
