The new Disney+ original Kdrama series “The Tyrant,” featuring a stunning cast that includes Cha Seung Won, Kim Seon Ho, Kim Kang Woo, and Jo Yoon So, has taken viewers by storm and topped the charts in South Korea and Hong Kong. But did you know that this highly anticipated series, which impressively blends action, crime, fantasy, and sci-fi, has some intriguing facts? Let’s dive into some captivating facts about the series below!
5 Fun Facts About the Thrilling New Disney+ Kdrama Series “The Tyrant”
1. Director Park Hoon Jung’s Directorial Debut in Drama Series
“The Tyrant” focuses on the intense chase and battles to obtain the final sample of the secret project, The Tyrant, conducted by Korea’s intelligence agency. This last sample contains a powerful drug that can transform a human into a super-powered being.
Directed by Park Hoon Jung, the new Korean series “The Tyrant” is connected to the hit movie “The Witch,” which he also helmed. The movie consists of two parts, “The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion” (2018) and its sequel, “The Witch: Part 2. The Other One” (2022).
“The Tyrant” marks director Park Hoon Jung’s directorial debut in a drama series and consists of two parts. The first part of the series premiered on August 14, 2024, with all four episodes released simultaneously. Meanwhile, no information is available regarding the release date of the second part of the show.
2. “The Tyrant” Tops the Chart
With its captivating and gripping narrative in four episodes, the show has kept viewers on the edge while binge-watching. Furthermore, according to FlixPatrol, the series has topped the streaming charts in South Korea and Hong Kong for six consecutive days, marking it as one of the most-watched shows on Disney+ this week.
3. “The Tyrant” Star-studded Cast
Meet the characters of #TheTyrant. Streaming 14 August on #DisneyPlusSG. pic.twitter.com/NQTRD6KPIF
— Disney+ Singapore (@DisneyPlusSG) July 25, 2024
Disney+’s original Kdrama series “The Tyrant” features a star-studded cast. The main cast includes Cha Seung Won, Kim Seon Ho, Kim Kang Woo, and Jo Yoon So.
Cha Seung Won is a veteran actor with numerous notable works. Some of his famous dramas include “The Greatest Love,” “A Korean Odyssey,” “One Ordinary Day,” and “Our Blues.”
Kim Seon Ho is a talented actor with an impressive list of famous works. Some of them are “100 Days My Prince,” “Welcome to Waikiki 2,” and “Catch the Ghost.” His popularity soared when he starred in “Start-Up” and “Hometown Cha Cha Cha.”
Kim Kang Woo is renowned for his performances, particularly in thriller and mystery dramas. His famous works include “Missing Noir M,” “Circle,” and Wonderful World.”
Jo Yoon So is a talented rookie actress. She debuted as a guest in the Korean drama “True Beauty” in 2020. She has also appeared in guest roles in the dramas “Juvenile Justice,” and “The Interest of Love.” Moreover, she was featured in “The Killer’s Shopping List” as a supporting role. Joo Yoon So landed her first leading role in “The Tyrant.”
Other talented supporting actors cast in “The Tyrant” include Mu Jin Sung from “Birthcare Center,” Kim Jo Heon from “Big Mouth,” Lee Gi Young from “Vagabond,” and more. The series also features special appearances by renowned actors such as Lee Sung Minfrom “Handsome Guys,” Choi Jung Woo from “The Moon,” and Jang Young Nam from “Crash Course in Romance.”
4. Kim Seon Ho’s Comeback Drama
“The Tyrant” marked Kim Seon Ho’s comeback drama on the small screen after his last drama, “Hometown Cha Cha Cha,” in 2021. His character also proves his versatility as an actor, transitioning from a ‘good boy’ character to a ‘cold and fierce’ character since “The Childe.”
In addition to “The Tyrant,” the actor will participate in three highly anticipated drama series projects across different genres. He will make a special appearance in the new romance drama “When Life Gives You Tangerines,” starring Park Bo Gum and IU. Moreover, the actor will lead the latest thriller, “In the Net,” alongside Park Gyu Young. Additionally, Seon Ho and Go Youn Jung will co-star in the new rom-com drama “Can This Love Be Translated?”.
5. Kim Seon Ho’s Dedication to His Role in “The Tyrant”
Kim Seon Ho lost around 6 to 7 kilograms (between 13 and 16 pounds) to portray the character of Director Choi, the mastermind of The Tyrant program. This aims to show how tired and worn out Director Choi felt while struggling and facing hardships in the story.
Moreover, in many of his scenes, he chose not to wear makeup. This aims to allow the audience to see the character’s genuine emotions and struggles in a raw and realistic way.
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