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| ▲ This still photo of Disney Plus original series "The Tyrant," provided by Walt Disney Company Korea on Aug. 20, 2024, shows Korean actor Kim Seon-ho. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap) |
SEOUL, Aug. 20 (Yonhap) -- In a recent interview, actors Kim Seon-ho and Kim Kang-woo shared their experiences filming Disney+ original series The Tyrant, where intense verbal confrontations took precedence over physical action scenes.
Kim Seon-ho, who plays the role of Director Choi in the series, admitted, "I thought it might be easier this time since I didn’t have any action scenes, but seeing the others shoot their action sequences made me feel envious." Kim Kang-woo, portraying Paul, added, "Physical action scenes allow the focus to shift away from us, but we were always sitting and talking, which is actually more challenging."
The Tyrant captures the escalating tension between Director Choi, leading a secretive human enhancement project for the National Intelligence Service, and Paul, a U.S. intelligence agent trying to seize the project’s results. Unlike other characters engaged in high-octane action, Director Choi and Paul drive the narrative through their intense exchanges.
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| ▲ This still photo of Disney Plus original series "The Tyrant," provided by Walt Disney Company Korea on Aug. 20, 2024, shows Korean actor Kim Seon-ho. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap) |
Kim Seon-ho, known for his romantic roles in dramas like Start-Up (2020) and Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha (2021), took on a new challenge with this role, depicting a cold and calculated character. "It was my first time playing someone who remains calm and composed till the end," he said, reflecting on the difficulty of this new territory. For the role, Kim lost 7 kilograms, practiced smoking for three months, and focused on portraying subtle physical expressions to convey Director Choi’s inner turmoil.
Kim Kang-woo, who also worked on the action-packed film The Childe (2023), shared that he felt pressured to accurately represent Paul, a character who could easily seem detached and unrealistic. With many of his lines in English, Kim felt an additional burden, fearing he might not meet the expectations of a global audience. He diligently practiced his English pronunciation daily to deliver his lines convincingly.
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| ▲ This still photo of Disney Plus original series "The Tyrant," provided by Walt Disney Company Korea on Aug. 20, 2024, shows Korean actor Kim Kang-woo. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap) |
Both actors found common ground during the demanding filming of their verbal battles, relying on each other for support. "Even though there was pressure, we comforted each other, saying, ‘At least this time, we won’t be covered in blood,’" Kim Kang-woo remarked with a smile.
Despite the challenges, their performances in The Tyrant added depth to the series, proving that sometimes, words can be more powerful than punches.
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| ▲ This still photo of Disney Plus original series "The Tyrant," provided by Walt Disney Company Korea on Aug. 20, 2024, shows Korean actor Kim Kang-woo. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap) |
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