By JONATHAN HICAP Korean actors Kim Seon-ho and Cha Seung-won are teaming up for the action thriller series “The Tyrant,” which is coming to Disney+ on Aug. 14. “The Tyrant” tells the story of rogue scientists in the Korean government who start to develop a virus that can bring about superhuman gene.
Called “The Tyrant Project,” the virus holds limitless potential for the advancement of humanity. The Korean series "The Tyrant" will premiere on Disney+ on Aug. 14 (Disney+) "The Tyrant" stars (from left) Kim Kang-woo, Jo Yoon-su, Kim Seon-ho and Cha Seung-won during the press conference for the series (Disney+) From left) Kim Kang-woo, Jo Yoon-su, director Park Hoon-jung, Kim Seon-ho and Cha Seung-won (Disney+) The stars and the director of "The Tyrant" during the press conference (Disney+) But before the project can be finalized, US agents uncover the plan and demand that the sample be turned over.
However, the sample goes missing during a delivery mishap..The two parties scramble to recover the virus.
“The Tyrant” was envisioned to be released as a film but it became a four-part series during post-production. This is Kim Seon-ho’s next project after starring in his debut film “The Childe” last year and the hit drama “Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha” in 2021. He is reunited with director Park Hoon-jung, who directed “The Childe.
” Park Hoon-jung is known for the films “New World” and “The Witch.” “The Tyrant’ is the series debut of Park Hoon-jung..