Kim Seon-Ho’s K-Drama The Tyrant Disney Plus Trailer Previews an Intense Chase

Kim Seon-Ho’s The Tyrant is an upcoming K-drama on Disney Plus that has recently shared a trailer. The espionage-action series revolves around the hunt for the stolen cutting-edge virus. During a secret handover between Korean and U.S. intelligence agencies, someone steals a sample.

Kim Seon-Ho (Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha, The Childe) plays Director Choi Gook-Jang, the leader of The Tyrant Project. First, he must find the stolen sample. However, it will not be easy as the governments of both countries and a black ops team compete to recover the virus. 

True Beauty star Jo Yoon-Soo plays vengeful assassin Ja Kyung, and Cha Seung-Won (Our Blues) plays savage mercenary Lim Sang. Le Grand Chef actor Kim Kang-Woo essays the role of U.S. intelligence agent Paul. Disney Plus recently released a preview trailer highlighting an intense chase for the stolen virus sample.

Disney Plus K-drama The Tyrant trailer: What to expect from Kim Seon-Ho’s new K-drama?

The K-drama The Tyrant trailer begins with Director Choi’s intense look doubting the cause of the stolen sample. It shows an accident occurred during the secret handover between Korean and U.S. intelligence agencies. The preview further features someone asking what the virus contains.

Lim Sang answers, “The so-called Tyrant program, a drug that can develop the superhuman gene.” As one sample goes missing, an intense and chaotic hunt follows. Actor Kim Seon-Ho will portray an antagonistic role once again after his stint in The Childe last year. Meanwhile, Jo Yoon-Soo will showcase her action skills in the upcoming K-drama. Viewers can expect a thrilling chase well enough to keep fans hooked at the edge of their seats.

Filmmaker Park Hoon-Jung (New World, The Witch: Part 1) has directed and written the series. The Tyrant is a four-part miniseries that will premiere on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, on Disney Plus.