D.O. Achieves Acting Breakthrough with First Villain Role in 'The Tyrant'

Actor D.O. has successfully transformed his acting spectrum by taking on his first villain role since his debut.

In the Disney+ original series 'The Tyrant,' released on the 5th, D.O. plays Ahn Yo-han, who meticulously schemes to create crises for Tae-jung (Ji Chang-wook).

Through this role, D.O. exuded a chilling aura, pressuring his opponent with a calm and restrained tone, and perfectly embodied the villain with a flicker of madness in his eyes. The unique hairstyle and suit combination also contributed to the character's extraordinary nature, creating a new face unseen in his previous works.

Notably, D.O. alternated between appearing to enjoy the situation with an impassive demeanor and exploding with pent-up madness, emitting powerful energy in every scene. The emotional gap he creates maximizes the suspense of 'The Tyrant' and drives the overall immersion of the drama.

Alongside D.O.'s performance, 'The Tyrant' topped the domestic charts immediately after its release and secured a high ranking on the worldwide chart, proving its global popularity.

This transformation is a complete 180-degree turn from the characters he has previously portrayed. D.O. solidified his position as an actor with both acting prowess and star quality through his dual-role romance in tvN's '100 Days My Prince' and garnered significant affection with his delicate melodrama and warm charm in the film 'Secret' earlier this year. D.O.'s first villainous challenge, filling his eyes with rage and madness instead of the lyrical narratives he once embodied, is more than worthy of praise.

In episodes 7 and 8, released on the 19th, Yo-han's perfect plan began to falter with Tae-jung's escape. As Yo-han regained his cynical demeanor after expressing rage with a 살벌한 (chilling/brutal) gaze, saying, 'There's nothing to worry about,' anticipation is building for what schemes he will devise next.

'The Tyrant' is a 12-episode series, with two episodes released every Wednesday. Episodes 9 and 10 are scheduled for release on the 26th.

Netizens are showering praise, with comments like 'D.O.'s acting is insane,' 'He's the real villain,' and 'Beyond expectations for a villain role.' Many are particularly impressed with his intense gaze, remarking it was 'chilling.'