(From left) Kim Seon-ho, and Jo Loon-su in scenes from “The Tyrant”. Images: Courtesy of Disney+ Korea
South Korean actors Kim Seon-ho, Jo Yoon-su, and Cha Seung-won will join forces in the upcoming political series “The Tyrant,” which is set to premiere on August 14.
The four-episode series revolves around the South Korean and US intelligence agencies in a race to recover a stolen “cutting-edge virus,” according to a press statement from a streaming service.
Delving deep into its storyline, a group of scientists work with the South Korean government to develop “The Tyrant Project,” which creates a virus that helps the country be at par with foreign powers.
However, when American agents demand a sample of the virus, a black ops team suddenly steals the “virus samples,” with both intelligence agencies scrambling to get to it first.
Kim will star as Director Choi, the director of “The Tyrant Project,” while Jo will take on the role of Chae Ja-gyeong, a vengeful assassin. Meanwhile, Cha will be Lim Sang, who is said to be a “cold blooded mercenary.”
Also joining the actors is Kim Kang-woo who will portray American intelligence agent Paul.
“The Tyrant” was originally reported to be a film in January 2023, but its storyline was changed into a four-episode series later on.
Kim is best known for his lead roles in “Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha” and “Catch The Ghost” as well as his supporting role in “100 Days My Prince.” His character Han Ji-pyeong in the hit drama “Start-Up” is considered to be the actor’s breakout role.
Meanwhile, Jo starred in supporting roles in the K-dramas “The Interest of Love” and “The Killer’s Shopping List. She also made small appearances in the series “Juvenile Justice” and “True Beauty.”
On the other hand, Cha started his entertainment career as a model before making a name as an actor in 1997. Usually starring in films, he is best known for his lead roles in the K-dramas “The Greatest Love,” “One Ordinary Day,” and “Our Blues.”