Voice (2017 South Korean Television Series)
Voice is a South Korean crime thriller television series that aired on the cable network OCN from January 14 to March 12, 2017. The series consists of 16 episodes and was directed by Kim Hong-sun with a screenplay written by Ma Jin-won. The production began filming in October 2016, following a first script reading on November 14, 2016.
Plot
The story follows Moo Jin-hyuk (Jang Hyuk), a once-celebrated detective whose life falls apart after his wife is murdered by a serial killer. Consumed by guilt and a desire for justice, he begins a secret quest to track down the perpetrator. He eventually crosses paths with Kang Kwon-joo (Lee Ha-na), a police academy graduate who works at the 112 emergency call center. Kwon-joo possesses exceptional auditory skills, which she uses to profile criminals. Her own life was marked by tragedy when her father, a police sergeant, was murdered while responding to a crime scene—a moment she heard unfold over the phone. Together, Jin-hyuk and Kwon-joo form a specialized team to solve cases and pursue the serial killer responsible for their respective family tragedies.
Production
The series was originally developed under the working title The Voice before being shortened to Voice. During the casting process, the lead female role was offered to actresses Bae Doo-na and Chun Woo-hee, both of whom declined the offer. The show occupied the Saturday and Sunday 22:00 time slot on OCN, succeeding Squad 38 and preceding Tunnel.
Cast
The main cast includes:
- Jang Hyuk as Moo Jin-hyuk
- Lee Ha-na as Kang Kwon-joo
- Baek Sung-hyun as Shim Dae-sik
- Yesung as Oh Hyun-ho
- Son Eun-seo as Park Eun-soo
Franchise and Remakes
The success of the 2017 series led to the development of a multi-season franchise in South Korea, including Voice 2 (2018), Voice 3 (2019), and Voice 4 (2021). Additionally, the series was adapted in Japan as Voice: 110 Kinkyu Shireishitsu (2019) and Voice II: 110 Kinkyu Shireishitsu (2021).