Park Hae Jin and Im Ji Yeon’s Teamwork Begins in the Ongoing K-Drama “The Killing Vote”

The SBS Thursday drama The Killing Vote, which premiered on the 10th, is a participatory drama where citizens engage in a death penalty vote for heinous criminals and track down the enigmatic identity known as ‘Dog Mask’ who executes the death sentences. Particularly noteworthy from the first episode was the appearance of ‘Dog Mask,’ an unknown figure who claims the death penalty vote as their own.

One day, a message arrives on the smartphones of the entire nation, allowing them to vote on the death penalty for child exploitation offender Bae Gi Chul (Kim Min Shik), who was released after serving an absurdly short sentence. The vote surpasses 50% approval, and Bae Gi Chul’s body is found the following day. ‘Dog Mask’ sends a video of Bae Gi Cheol moments before his death to the smartphones of the entire nation, causing shock.

In response, the police established a special investigation unit for the death penalty vote and appointed Kim Moo Chan (Park Hae Jin) as the team leader. Amidst this, cyber investigation officer Joo Hyun (Im Ji Yeon) seeks out Kim Moo Chan. Joo Hyun had discovered a video on her younger brother’s laptop that she believed was related to ‘Dog Mask’ and requested a formal investigation, but her request was blatantly ignored. Subsequently, a previously unimaginable event occurs with ‘Dog Mask’ involved, resulting in the death penalty vote incident.

Joo Hyun talks to Kim Moo Chan about the video, mentioning the possibility of an “innocent demon” which could be a crucial clue in the death penalty vote case. Upon hearing the term “innocent demon,” Kim Moo Chan’s expression changes instantly. He, who doesn’t seem easily flustered, begins to falter. The meaning behind “innocent demon” and whether it holds significance to the death penalty vote case becomes a point of heightened curiosity among viewers. In addition, whether Joo Hyun will join the special investigation unit becomes another critical point of interest. 

The production team of The Killing Vote stated, “Starting from the 2nd episode airing on the 17th, the full-fledged pursuit of ‘Dog Mask’ centered around the police’s special investigation unit will commence. The ‘innocent demon’ brought by Joo Hyun, which is vital for resolving the case, will be a significant key, regardless of the extent to which Kim Moo Chan is willing to go to solve the incident. Joo Hyun will begin to chase ‘Dog Mask’ in her way. Park Hae Jin and Im Ji Yeon’s unwavering performances will induce tight suspense. We ask for a lot of interest in whether Joo Hyun will join the special investigation unit and the intense acting by the two actors.”

Will Joo Hyun join the special investigation unit? With the full-scale pursuit of ‘Dog Mask’ underway, the intense tension of episode 2 of The Killing Vote aired on August 17th, Thursday at 9 PM.

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