The new Disney+ original Korean drama The Tyrant, starring a stunning cast including Cha Seung Won, Kim Seon Ho, Kim Kang Woo, and Jo Yoon So, has taken audiences in South Korea and Hong Kong by storm.
This highly anticipated Korean drama that blends action, crime, fantasy, and science fiction has some interesting facts. Launching Kpoppost, check out these five interesting facts about The Tyrant!
1. Director Park Hoon’s First Project in Working on a Korean Drama
The Tyrant tells the story of the pursuit and battle to obtain the last sample of the secret project, The Tyrant, conducted by the Korean intelligence agency. This last sample contains a powerful drug that can turn humans into superpowered beings.
Directed by Park Hoon Jung, this Korean drama is connected to the popular movie The Witch, which he also worked on. 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 is director Park Hoon Jung’s first drama project and consists of two parts. The first part of the Korean drama aired four episodes on August 14, 2024. Meanwhile, there is no information regarding the release date of the second part.
2. The Tyrant Tops the Chart
With a compelling and gripping narrative in its first four episodes, this Korean drama keeps the audience watching it non-stop.
According to FlixPatrol, it has also topped the charts in South Korea and Hong Kong for six consecutive days, making it one of the most-watched shows on Disney+ in its first week.
3. Starring Star-Studded Actors
Korean drama The Tyrant has featured star-studded actors, they are Cha Seung Won, Kim Seon Ho, Kim Kang Woo, and Jo Yoon So.
Cha Seung Won is a seasoned actor with many famous works. Some of his famous dramas are The Greatest Love, A Korean Odyssey, One Ordinary Day, and Our Blues.
Kim Seon Ho is a talented actor with an impressive range of famous dramas. Some of these include 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 best known for his performances in thriller and mystery dramas. His famous works are Missing Noir M, Circle, and Wonderful World.
While Jo Yoon So is a newcomer actress who debuted as a cameo in True Beauty in 2020. She also appeared in the dramas Juvenile Justice, and The Interest of Love.
Other talented supporting actors who play a role in The Tyrant are Mu Jin Sung, Kim Jo Heon, Lee Gi Young and many more.
4. Kim Seon Ho’s Korean Drama Comeback
The Tyrant marks Kim Seon Ho’s comeback drama on screen after his last drama, Hometown Cha Cha Cha, in 2021.
In addition to The Tyrant, the actor will also participate in three highly anticipated dramas across multiple genres. He will make a special appearance in the drama When Life Gives You Tangerines, starring Park Bo Gum and IU.
In addition, the actor will be the lead in the thriller, In the Net, alongside Park Gyu Young, and with Go Youn Jung he will act in the rom-com drama Can This Love Be Translated?.
5. Kim Seon Ho’s dedication to his role in The Tyrant
For his role in The Tyrant, Kim Seon Ho lost about six to seven kilograms to play the character of Director Choi, the mastermind of The Tyrant program.
This was to show how tired and exhausted Director Choi was while struggling and facing difficulties in his story.
In addition, in many of his scenes, he chooses not to wear makeup so that the audience can see the character’s true emotions and struggles in a real way.
Those are the five facts of the Korean drama The Tyrant. Interested in watching?
