Tempest
EspionageSpies, intelligence agencies and double lives.This show: 8/10K-dramaKorean drama storytelling: emotional arcs, romance beats and format traditions.This show: 8/10Political intriguePower struggles inside governments and institutions.This show: 8/10TenseSustained suspense and pressure from start to finish.This show: 8/10Fast-pacedRelentless forward momentum that rarely stops to idle.This show: 7/10AdrenalineAction and thrills as the primary reward.This show: 7/10Strong female leadA complex woman drives the story.This show: 7/10SerializedContinuous arcs where every episode builds on the last.This show: 7/10
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Starring
Jun Ji-hyunGang Dong-wonLee Mi-sookPark Hae-joonOh Jung-seKim Hae-sook
Starring
Jun Ji-hyunGang Dong-wonLee Mi-sookPark Hae-joonOh Jung-seKim Hae-sook
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Tempest Episode Ratings Heatmap
| Avg | E1 | E2 | E3 | E4 | E5 | E6 | E7 | E8 | E9 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S1 | 7.5 | 7.3 | 7.5 | 7.6 | 7.5 | 7.4 | 7.6 | 7.8 | 7.6 | 7.6 |
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About
Seo Munju, a highly accomplished diplomat and former ambassador to the United Nations, and Sanho, an international special agent shrouded in a veil of secrets, race to uncover the truth behind an attack that threatens the future stability of the Korean peninsula.
"Who can you trust? What will you protect?"
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Seo Munju, a skilled former diplomat, tries to uncover the truth behind an attempt on a presidential candidate's life. After discovering the candidate was accused of being a North Korean spy, Munju digs into his past, unlocking a Pandora's box of deception, state secrets and more. Protected by Paik Sanho, a mercenary with a suspicious history and a hidden backer, Munju repeatedly finds herself under attack as she uncovers an international conspiracy stretching all the way to the White House. But, with danger drawing ever closer, will Sanho be able to keep his principal safe and his emotions in check?
| Ep | Title | Rating | Yours | Votes | Runtime | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ | 1 | Episode #1.1 | 7.3 | 640 | — | |
| ▶ | 2 | Episode #1.2 | 7.5 | 614 | — | |
| ▶ | 3 | Episode #1.3 | 7.6 | 740 | — | |
| ▶ | 4 | Episode #1.4 | 7.5 | 393 | — | |
| ▶ | 5 | Episode #1.5 | 7.4 | 494 | — | |
| ▶ | 6 | Episode #1.6 | 7.6 | 150 | — | |
| ▶ | 7 | Episode #1.7 | 7.8 | 180 | — | |
| ▶ | 8 | Episode #1.8 | 7.6 | 120 | — | |
| ▶ | 9 | Episode #1.9 | 7.6 | 163 | — |
Full Cast & Crew
Cast
Jun Ji-hyun Seo Moon-joo
Gang Dong-won Baek San-ho
Lee Mi-sook Im Ok-seon, Stella Young
Park Hae-joon Jang Joon-ik
Oh Jung-se Jang Junsang
Kim Hae-sook Chae Kyungsin
Joo Jong-hyuk Park Changhee
Lee Sang-hee Yeo Miji
Won Ji-an Kang Han-na
Daniel J. Kim Park Changhee
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