Designated Survivor: 60 Days
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Designated Survivor: 60 Days (Korean: Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.) is a 2019 South Korean television series written by Kim Tae-hee, directed by Yoo Jong-sun, and starring Ji Jin-hee, Lee Joon-hyuk, Huh Joon-ho, Kang Han-na, and Bae Jong-ok.[2] Based on the American television series Designated Survivor,[3] this series aired on tvN from July 1 to August 20, 2019, every Monday and Tuesday at 21:30 (KST).[4]
It is also available for streaming on Netflix in selected regions.[5]
Synopsis
[edit | edit source]Park Mu-jin (Ji Jin-hee) is the South Korean Minister of Environment, with little ambition as a politician. After a diplomatic incident involving free trade negotiations with the United States, President Yang Jin-ma (Kim Kap-soo) dismisses him from the office.
The next day, as the President announces to the National Assembly that he is making peace with North Korea, the building explodes, killing all of the South Korean line of succession. Park Mu-jin, whose resignation had yet to become effective, survived the accident. He is sworn in as Acting President for 60 days, and starts uncovering the truth behind the bombing.
Cast
[edit | edit source]Main
[edit | edit source]- Ji Jin-hee as Park Mu-jin, Acting President of the Republic of Korea, formerly Minister of Environment and chemistry professor at KAIST. He is the show's counterpart of Tom Kirkman.
- Lee Joon-hyuk as Oh Yeong-seok, former ROK Navy Lieutenant Commander and independent member of the National Assembly. He is the show's counterpart of Congressman Peter MacLeish.
- Huh Joon-ho as Han Joo-seung, Chief Presidential Secretary later as Presidential Policy Advisor. He is arrested at the end of the series for conspiration on the bombing. He is the show's counterpart of Charles Langdon.
- Kang Han-na as Han Na-kyung, NIS Terrorism Task Force Analyst. She is the show's counterpart to Hannah Wells.
- Bae Jong-ok as Yoon Chan-kyung, leader of the opposition Seonjin Republican Party. She is the show's counterpart of Kimble Hookstratten.
Supporting
[edit | edit source]Park Mu-jin's Family
[edit | edit source]- Kim Gyu-ri as Choi Kang-yeon, First Lady of South Korea, Park Mu-jin's wife and a human rights lawyer. She is the show's counterpart of Alex Kirkman.
- Nam Woo-hyun as Park Si-wan, Park Mu-jin's teenage son. He is the show's counterpart of Leo Kirkman.
- Ok Ye-rin as Park Si-jin, Park Mu-jin's daughter. She is the show's counterpart of Penny Kirkman.
The Blue House
[edit | edit source]- Son Suk-ku as Cha Young-jin, Presidential Office Senior Administrator and appointed as Chief Presidential Secretary after Han Joo-seung resignation. He is the show's counterpart of Aaron Shore.
- Choi Yoon-young as Jung Soo-jung, secretary of Park Mu-jin. She is the show's counterpart of Emily Rhodes.
- Lee Moo-saeng as Kim Nam-wook, Presidential Office Administrator and later Acting Press Secretary, former defector from North Korea. He is the show's counterpart of Seth Wright.
- Kong Jung-hwanLua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. as Kang Dae-han, Presidential Security Service Agent. He is the show's counterpart of Mike Ritter.
- Lee Do-yeop as An Se-young, Chief of Civil Affairs.
- Baek Hyun-joo as Min Hee-kyung, Presidential Secretary.
- Park Keun-rokLua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. as Park Soo-kyo, Presidential Office Administrator.
- Park Choong-seonLua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. as Ko Young-mok, Director of the National Security Office.
- Song Yoo-hyunLua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. as Kim Eun-joo, administrator of the second subdivision office.[6]
National Intelligence Service
[edit | edit source]- Kim Joo-hun as Jung Han-mo, NIS Terrorism Task Force Chief. He is the show's counterpart of Jason Atwood.
- Jeon Sung-woo as Seo Ji-won, NIS Terrorism Task Force Cyber Specialist. He is the show's counterpart of Chuck Russink.
- Kim Jin-geunLua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. as Ji Yoon-bae, NIS Deputy Director. He is the show's counterpart of John Forstell.
- Lee Ha-yool as Kim Jun-oh, NIS agent. He is the show's counterpart and a composite of Senator Scott Wheeler and Gabriel Thompson.
Republic of Korea Army
[edit | edit source]- Choi Jae-sung as General Lee Gwan-mook, Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff and Chief Director of the Joint Defense Headquarters. He is the show's counterpart of General Harris Cochrane.
- Lee Ki-young as General Eun Hee-jung, Chief of Staff of the Republic of Korea Army.
Presidential Candidates
[edit | edit source]- Ahn Nae-sang as Kang Sang-goo, former three term Mayor of Seoul. He is the show's counterpart to and a composite of Governor James Royce and former president Cornelius Moss.
TBN Station
[edit | edit source]- Choi Jin-ho as Kim Dan, the news director.
- Oh Hye-won as Woo Sin-young, journalist. She is the show's counterpart to and a composite of Elizabeth Vargas, Lisa Jordan, and Abe Leonard.
Others
[edit | edit source]- Jeon Su-ji as Heo Jin-joo
Special appearances
[edit | edit source]- Kim Kap-soo as Yang Jin-man, the assassinated President of the Republic of Korea (episode 1). He is the show's counterpart of President Robert Richmond.
- Park Hoon as Major Jang Jun Ha (episode 6). He is the show's counterpart of Captain Max Clarkson.
Original soundtrack
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Part 1
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Part 2
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Viewership
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| Ep. | Original broadcast date | Title | Average audience share (AGB Nielsen)[7] | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nationwide | Seoul | ||||
| 1 | July 1, 2019 | Day 60: The Acting President | 3.383% | 3.974% | |
| 2 | July 2, 2019 | Day 60: Commander-In-Chief | 4.157% | 4.446% | |
| 3 | July 8, 2019 | Day 59: Maintaining Status Quo | 4.336% | 4.436% | |
| 4 | July 9, 2019 | Day 58: Confession | 4.155% | 4.330% | |
| 5 | July 15, 2019 | Day 57: A Good Person | 4.277% | 4.832% | |
| 6 | July 16, 2019 | Day 52: Command | 3.843% | 4.118% | |
| 7 | July 22, 2019 | Day 49: Governance | 4.057% | 4.326% | |
| 8 | July 23, 2019 | Day 42: Doubt | 4.172% | 4.433% | |
| 9 | July 29, 2019 | Day 41: Scandal | 4.031% | 4.387% | |
| 10 | July 30, 2019 | Day 40: Accomplice | 4.421% | 4.576% | |
| 11 | August 5, 2019 | Day 39: The Acting President, Oh Yeong-seok | 4.488% | 5.034% | |
| 12 | August 6, 2019 | Day 37: Answer | 4.771% | 5.205% | |
| 13 | August 12, 2019 | Day 35: Presidential Candidate | 4.778% | 4.875% | |
| 14 | August 13, 2019 | Day 34: The Outcome | 4.948% | 5.484% | |
| 15 | August 19, 2019 | Day 32: The Trap | 5.434% | 6.067% | |
| 16 | August 20, 2019 | Day 31: The Last Choice | 6.178% | 7.181% | |
| Average | 4.464% | 4.857% | |||
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Awards and nominations
[edit | edit source]| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 12th Korea Drama Awards | Excellence Award, Actor | Lee Joon-hyuk | Nominated | [8] |
| Asian Academy Creative Awards | Best Adaptation of an Existing Format | Designated Survivor: 60 Days | Won | [9][10] |
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External links
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