Adapted from a popular Kakao webtoon, The Killing Vote is a gripping series that questions the very notion of justice. In a world where cunning criminals exploit legal blind spots, a mysterious figure donning a dog mask subjects notorious lawbreakers to a nationwide life-and-death decision through the “killing vote”—with the winner ending up murdered. As tensions rise, an unyielding investigator, a dedicated police officer, and an imprisoned legal expert become embroiled in the relentless pursuit of the executioner known as “Gaetal.” The drama navigates morality’s gray areas, leaving viewers to ponder the boundaries of retribution and redemption.
Status: Completed
Main Cast:
Park Hae-jin
Park Sung-woong
Lim Ji-yeon
Director: Park Shin-woo
Writer: Jo Yoon-young
Network: SBS
Release Date: August 10, 2023
Release Date (Final Episode): November 16, 2023
Schedule: Thursdays at 21:00 KST
No. of Episodes: 12
Genre: Thriller, Crime
Korean Title: 국민사형투표
Also Known As: National Death Penalty Vote
Source Material: Webtoon
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TV Ratings
| Episode | Date Aired | Rating | Viewers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | August 10, 2023 | 4.1% | 844,000 |
| 2 | August 17, 2023 | 3.8% | 690,000 |
| 3 | August 24, 2023 | 4.1% | 794,000 |
| 4 | August 31, 2023 | 4.1% | 759,000 |
| 5 | September 7, 2023 | 3.4% | 620,000 |
| 6 | September 14, 2023 | 4.1% | 720,000 |
| 7 | September 21, 2023 | 3.1% | 600,000 |
| 8 | October 12, 2023 | 2.8% | 606,000 |
| 9 | October 19, 2023 | 2.7% | 559,000 |
| 10 | October 26, 2023 | 3.2% | 594,000 |
| 11 | November 9, 2023 | 3.3% | 659,000 |
| 12 | November 16, 2023 | 3.1% | 556,000 |
| Average | — | 3.5% | 667,000 |
Broadcast Schedule Changes
SBS canceled the broadcast of the series on September 28 and October 5 due to the special coverage of the 19th Asian Games.
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- 1 Star — Terrible. I deeply regret watching it.
- 2 Stars — Poor. What did I even just witness? Ugh.
- 3 Stars — Average. It’s alright; nothing special.
- 4 Stars — Very Good. Pretty darn satisfying, gotta admit.
- 5 Stars — Excellent. Deserves a standing ovation, seriously.
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