Whisper (Lời Thì Thầm) is a highly anticipated drama that explores the hottest topics of today, featuring a talented cast. The drama has been receiving high ratings and has seen impressive growth in viewership, with episode 4 reaching a 15% rating, an increase of 1.2% compared to the previous episode. What makes Whisper so appealing? Let's try to decipher the latest Monday fever of SBS.
1. Captivating main characters
Judge Lee Dong Joon (Lee Sang Yoon) is the illegitimate son of Dr. Kim Chang Wan and a hospital nurse. However, his father betrayed his mother to be with the hospital director's daughter and became the head of the hospital. Due to this, Lee Dong Joon despises political marriages. Ironically, Dong Joon finds himself using the same tactics to continue his career in law and avoid accusations against him. He is forced to falsely sentence Shin Chang Ho, even though he knows that Shin Chang Ho is innocent.
Shin Young Joo (Lee Bo Young) is a fearless and hot-tempered police officer, and she is also the daughter of Shin Chang Ho. Young Joo knows that her father is innocent, but everything is against him. Even the only renowned and fair judge she trusts ruled that her father is guilty. Young Joo is determined not to give up. With clues in her hands, she dives into the investigation to uncover the truth behind her father's confession.
Meanwhile, Choi Soo Yeon (Park Se Young) is the only daughter of the powerful law firm director, Taebaek. Soo Yeon married Dong Joon at her father's request. Soo Yeon is not the typical submissive woman in a marriage for power. Surely, this will be a suspenseful element that elevates the drama, as she takes over her father's shady business.
Having it all: power, money, and shocking secrets, but lacking love. With her youthful impulsive nature, Soo Yeon will undoubtedly create turbulence for Dong Joon and Young Joo.
2. Outstanding antagonistic characters
Whisper features a considerable number of antagonistic characters, all of whom are exceptional individuals. Director Choi of Taebaek law firm, department head Kang Jung Il, and Dong Joon's father, Kang Yoo Taek, are all individuals who use their power and wealth to commit crimes and manipulate the law. With many yet-to-be-revealed characters and complex relationships, Whisper promises to be extremely captivating as these characters begin their own plans and schemes.
3. "Whisper" is not just about power and crime
Starting with resentment and anger due to a misunderstanding, Shin Young Joo seeks out Lee Dong Joon because he is the only person who can help her father, even though he destroyed valuable evidence that she had traded her police position for. Surely, the process of uncovering the truth and the impending danger will help the two understand each other better, become collaborators, and develop feelings for each other. The story of corruption, power, and crime is a characteristic of many works by screenwriter Park Kyung Soo, with notable award-winning scripts such as Punch, Chaser, and Empire of Gold. However, the director of the drama also emphasizes the anticipated different aspect of Whisper, which is the budding romance between the two protagonists within the legal system.
4. Impressive performances by all actors
Not only does Whisper have a talented main cast, but the supporting characters are also portrayed by experienced actors. This combination ensures that the drama will captivate the audience without any weak performances.
Furthermore, Lee Bo Young, a mother of one, returns after giving birth and even has several impressive action scenes at the beginning of the drama. Audiences will undoubtedly enjoy more impressive scenes from the character Shin Young Joo.
Even Park Se Young makes a remarkable appearance, perfectly portraying a snobbish and beautiful heiress who holds many secrets.
5. Other interesting highlights of "Whisper"
Lee Sang Yoon and Lee Bo Young previously collaborated in the drama My Daughter, Seo Young on KBS from 2012 to 2013. They were dubbed the national couple due to their chemistry and beautiful pairing.
Actress Kim Hae Sook and Lee Bo Young previously played a sweet mother-daughter duo in I Hear Your Voice.
Whisper is aired in the time slot previously occupied by the popular drama Defendant, which just ended. Defendant also revolved around corruption, power, and wrongful accusations, with Lee Bo Young's husband, actor Ji Sung, playing the lead role. In real life, Ji Sung and Lee Bo Young wholeheartedly support each other, which further endears the audience to Whisper.
6. Beautiful cinematography and impressive setting
Whisper is beautifully shot, with each frame and color scheme helping the audience easily empathize with the characters and grasp the plot without any dull or monotonous moments.
The story has just begun, but we can fully trust the talent of Lee Bo Young, Lee Sang Yoon, and other highly skilled actors. SBS invests in both the content and quality of their Monday-Tuesday prime time dramas, so you can confidently follow Whisper without any disappointment.