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The Tyrant
Promotional poster
Hangul
폭군
Hanja
暴君
Revised RomanizationPok-gun
McCune–ReischauerP'okkun
Genre
Written byPark Hoon-jung
Directed byPark Hoon-jung
Starring
Music byMowg
Country of originSouth Korea
Original languageKorean
No. of episodes4
Production
CinematographyKim Young-ho
Production companies
Original release
NetworkDisney+
ReleaseAugust 14, 2024 (2024-08-14)

The Tyrant (Korean: 폭군) is a 2024 South Korean action thriller spy television series directed by Park Hoon-jung, starring Cha Seung-won, Kim Seon-ho, Kim Kang-woo, and Jo Yoon-su. The series tells the thrilling story of the race to find a bioweapon that is stolen during a secret handover between Korean and US intelligence agencies. It was released worldwide on Disney+ on August 14, 2024.

Synopsis

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The US intelligence agency uncovered a clandestine operation known as The Tyrant Project: the South Korean government's plan to develop a bioweapon that could enhance human abilities. The US demanded the immediate termination of the program and the surrender of all samples. Following the dismantling of the project, the bioweapon sample was supposed to be handed over to the US. However, an unknown assailant disrupted the covert handover.[2][3]

Director Choe, a member of a government agency secretly overseeing The Tyrant Project, instructed his operatives Ja-gyung and Mo-yong to secure the bioweapon. Upon hearing about the incident, US intelligence agent Paul resolved to personally retrieve the bioweapon. Lim Sang, a former agent tasked with eliminating individuals linked to The Tyrant Project, also becomes involved in the pursuit.[3][4][5]

Cast and characters

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Main

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A former agent turned hitman tasked with eliminating the forces related to The Tyrant Project.
A youngest director of a South Korean national intelligence agency who has been running The Tyrant Project unofficially.
A member of the US intelligence agency trying to dispose of the last sample of The Tyrant Project.
A technician who has been asked to steal the last sample of The Tyrant Project.

Suporting

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A person who hires technician Ja-kyung to steal samples of the Tyrant Program.[12]
Director of the South Korean National Intelligence Agency, the same level as Director Choe. He is a character who clashes and forms an opposing stance with Director Choe.
The first-vice director of the South Korean National Intelligence Agency.
An employee at National Intelligence Service.[14]
A professor who participates in the operation of the Tyrant Program together with Director Choe.
A gangster boss who runs a club that put a bounty on Ja-gyeong.
Paul's enhanced, super-human right hand.
Paul's enhanced, super-human right hand.

Episodes

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The series consist of four episodes that was released simultaneously.

No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
1"Delivery Accident"
Transliteration: "Baesong sago" (Korean: 배송 사고)		Park Hoon-jungPark Hoon-jungAugust 14, 2024 (2024-08-14)}
A secret project being carried out in Korea is discovered by an American intelligence agency. Director Choi decides to retrieve the sample.
2"The Sweepers"
Transliteration: "Cheongso budeul" (Korean: 청소 부들)		Park Hoon-jungPark Hoon-jungAugust 14, 2024 (2024-08-14)
A retired veteran member of the organization. Lim Sang is asked to eliminate not only the Mo Yong who participated in the operation, but also Ja Kyung.
3"The Pursuers"
Transliteration: "Jjonneun jadeul" (Korean: 쫓는 자들)		Park Hoon-jungPark Hoon-jungAugust 14, 2024 (2024-08-14)
Ja-gyeong and Im Sang each pursue Mo-yong and come face to face. American agent Paul confronts Director Choi in person to retrieve the sample.
4"The Tyrant"
Transliteration: "Pokgun" (Korean: 폭군)		Park Hoon-jungPark Hoon-jungAugust 14, 2024 (2024-08-14)
Everyone gathers in one place. Who will get the last sample? Something unexpected will happen.

Production

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Development

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According to Park Hoon-jung, who is the director and writer of The Tyrant, that the series is a story on a larger scale compared to the smaller narrative structures of The Childe (2023). It involves the emergence of multiple nations and highly skilled individuals. It shares a worldview to The Witch franchise,[5] and depict story from the opposite side's perspective. The Tyrant will be a film that has elements of science fiction and fantasy.[21][22][23]

Gooldmoon Pictures together with Studio&NEW and Acemaker Movieworks collaborated on the production of the series.[24][25] The production team includes individuals who have a long-standing working relationship with director Park. Martial arts director Kim Jung-min, who previously worked on 'The Witch' series, cinematographer Kim Young-ho, who collaborated on 'The Witch', 'Night in Paradise', and 'VIP', and music director Mowg joined forces.[26]

Later, Park expressed his thoughts on the release of Disney+'s original series, saying, "I thought Disney+ was the best platform to present The Tyrant because it respects the original expression of the work and shows bold steps."[27]

Casting

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On October 19, 2023, S.A.L.T. Entertainment [ko]'s representative disclosed to the press that Kim Seon-ho was confirmed to star in the film Tyrant.[28] Simultaneously, an industry insider informed the press that Cha Seung-won would play the lead role in the film. YG Entertainment's representative confirmed that Cha had received an offer to appear and was positively considering it.[29] In November 23 of the same year, Kim Kang-woo confirmed his appearance in Tyrant and reunited with director Park Hoon-jung and Kim Seon-ho, after their prior collaboration in The Childe.[30]

Acemaker Movieworks made an announcement on January 9, 2023, confirming the casting of three actors for the film.[31] Kim S. character, Director Choi, undergoes a 180-degree transformation from his previous role as Gwigongja in The Childe.[32] The media has taken notice of Kim S.'s commitment to lose weight for his character in the new movie, which has increased excitement and anticipation for this upcoming role.[33]

Filming

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On December 28, 2022, it was reported that the principal photography of The Tyrant would begin in January 2023. Originally the plan was to start filming at the end of December, but it was delayed due to certain circumstances.[34] On January 9, 2023, the film distributor, Acemaker Movieworks, officially announced the start date of filming as January 2, 2023.[31]

Filming took place in Busan from January to February 2023.[35] In February, filming was taking place at Doma-keun market in Daejeon Metropolitan City.[36] The remaining filming mostly occurred in Jeju for a duration of four months.[37] The Jeju Indoor Film Studio was one of the locations used for filming thanks to an agreement between the film production company and the Jeju Film and Cultural Industry Promotion Agency. This collaboration allowed the film to benefit from the 'Jeju Location Attraction Support Project,' which provides incentives, location scouting, and administrative support to encourage local film and drama production companies to choose Jeju as their filming destination.[38]

Release

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At the end of the year 2023, it was reported that The Tyrant is part of the film distributor Ace Maker Movie Works' 2024 lineup.[39] In early 2024, it was also mentioned as a film to be released that year.[40] The Tyrant has secured pre-sales in various regions and platforms, including Germany (Splendid), Taiwan (MovieCloud), Southeast Asia (Purple Plan), Thailand (Neramitnung Film), CIS (Paradise Group), and in-flight entertainment (Eagle).[41]

A statement from a representative of the series informed the press that The Tyrant was originally created with theater release in mind, but after filming was completed, it was completed as a four-part series during the editing process. The decision to expand it was made to effectively showcase the individual charm of each character and highlight the directorial expertise of Park Hoon-jung. It was announced as part of Disney+ 2024 lineup on February 19[42][43] and is set to premiere worldwide on August 14, 2024.[44] Disney+ dropped a trailer for the upcoming series on July 12.[45][46][47]

The Tyrant was revealed to fans in advance through a 'Top Secret Premiere Screening' that was screened at Megabox COEX at 18:50 (KST) on August 9. After the screening, a GV with the main cast of the series including actors Cha Seung-won, Kim Seon-ho, Kim Kang-woo, and Jo Yoon-soo was scheduled. On the same day at 7 PM, the 'Tyrant Sample Chasing Competition' fan event will be held on the 5th floor of the Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas.[48]

Reception

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Acemaker Movie Works said, "After the series was unveiled, there was a flood of rave reviews from viewers who finished watching it," and "Viewers shared vivid reviews of the unpredictable chase scenes, the thrilling story, the attractive characters, and the intense action." They added, "Along with the response that it perfectly met the expectations of fans of the 'Witch' series that shares the same worldview, there are already voices petitioning for season 2."[49]

Carmen Chin of the NME gave The Tyrant a four out of five rating and said that, "on the face of it, The Tyrant is a tried and true (if a bit tired) espionage thriller through and through. Yet, creator Park Hoon-jung elevates the material with a striking visual and narrative style, while also managing to surprise with twists that have novel substance and stakes. Everything is executed with impressive precision by someone who clearly loves what they do."[50]

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