Recently, the producer of the Disney+ original drama The Manipulated released a poster and announced the official broadcast.
"The Manipulated" follows Tae Joong ( Ji Chang Wook), an ordinary man whose life is turned upside down when he is wrongly imprisoned for crime. When it was discovered that everything was done by Yo Han (D.O. - Doh Kyung Soo) staged, he began his revenge journey.
The poster attracted attention with the image of Tae Joong and Yo Han facing each other and fighting fiercely. The sharp contrast between black and white tones further highlights the tension in the battle between them.
The film was confirmed to be released on November 5, but fans are currently very excited about the project because of the participation of Ji Chang Wook and D.O. (member of EXO).
In 2023, Ji Chang Wook will have hit films such as The Worst of Evil and Welcome to Samdal-ri. But last year, the actor disappointed with a series of projects that were not noticed and caused controversy over content, from the movie revolver to TV roles in Queen Woo, Gangnam B-Side.
The story of revenge has been a popular topic in Korean films recently. Therefore, Ji Chang Wook's role in "The Manipulated" is also expected to bring an attractive work, "saving" the actor's stagnant career.
Meanwhile, D.O. first tried her hand at a villain role in "The Manipulated". Yo Han is introduced as someone who specializes in manipulating other people's lives at his will. This character shows a cold, cruel side, completely different from the roles of D.O. he had previously taken on.
With Ji Chang Wook, D.O. Playing the main role, combined with the cast of Kim Jong Soo, Jo Yoon Soo, Lee Kwang Soo... this 35 billion won investment project is one of the most anticipated Korean dramas at the end of the year.
Ji Chang Wook revealed: The Manipulated is a revenge film with fresh tones and variety, something we have not seen for a long time. With unique action scenes, the film has a lot to see, making it an attractive project in terms of images.
D.O. added: "The script is extremely interesting. The fast-paced development of the film, along with action scenes and racing, made me look forward to seeing how everything will work together.
