The new Thursday drama series The Killing Vote (written by Jo Yoon Young and directed by Park Shin Woo) is set to premiere on August 10th on SBS. It depicts a story of a national participatory trial where a voting process is conducted to execute heinous criminals while tracking down the mysterious figure behind the execution.
The Killing Vote is based on a popular webtoon of the same name that has accumulated over 130 million views on KakaoWebtoon and KakaoPage. When news of the drama adaptation of The Killing Vote was announced, it received a fervent response from fans of the original work. Additionally, prospective viewers who were unaware of the original work paid keen attention to the intriguing title of the drama.
The shocking premise of
The Killing Vote, where someone’s execution is decided by a vote of the people, left a deep impression and aroused curiosity. Particularly in the drama, identifying the “someone” who becomes the subject of execution as a heinous criminal adds further intrigue.
In reality, many heinous criminals have cunningly evaded the legal system. We sometimes express anger and frustration upon hearing news related to them, sympathize with the pain of the victims and their families, and wonder, based on imaginative thinking, “What if I were given the power to determine the life or death of these unscrupulous criminals, evading the judgment of the law?” This is the question that the drama The Killing Vote poses.
The concept of a national participatory trial is a fantasy setting that is impossible and should never exist. Therefore, the drama
The Killing Vote has the potential to offer viewers a stronger sense of vicarious satisfaction and catharsis. Furthermore, as viewers become emotionally involved in the drama, they may ponder the profound question, “What is true justice?” This sets
The Killing Vote apart from conventional and predictable dramas that solely focus on providing a sense of exhilaration.
For viewers to immerse themselves in the shocking and unrealistic premise, the acting skills of the cast members are crucial in making it feel more realistic than reality itself. In this regard, the cast of
The Killing Vote has garnered exceptional attention. Park Hae Jin, known for his solid acting skills and irreplaceable charm, takes on the role of Kim Moo Chan. Acclaimed actor Park Sung Woong portrays Kwon Seok Joo, an acknowledged acting genius. And Im Ji Yeon, who has skyrocketed to become one of the hottest actors of 2023 with her outstanding performance, plays the character Joo Hyun. In addition, other powerhouse actors from various generations have come together for
The Killing Vote.
The Killing Vote will premiere on August 10th at 9:00 PM, airing two consecutive episodes, and subsequent episodes will be broadcast every Thursday at 9:00 PM KST.
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