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Disney+ unveils the first images of The Manipulateda gripping psychological thriller starring Ji Chang-wook and Doh Kyung-soo (D.O.). Scheduled for release on November 5, this original drama promises to be a race against time between lies, revenge and invisible power.
A brutal arrest, a fatal spiral
In The Manipulated, Ji Chang-wook plays Tae Joong, an ordinary man whose life is turned upside down overnight when he is falsely accused of a heinous crime. New photos released show his sudden arrest, triggering incomprehension and anger. Behind the frame-up lies Yo Han (Doh Kyung-soo), a cold, methodical mastermind whose icy stare at a broken statue hints at the darkness of his intentions.
But Tae Joong has no intention of remaining a victim. His empty gaze in a church, in front of a crucifix, hints at the beginning of an inner journey. It's here that he meets Noh Yong-shik (Kim Jong-soo), a discreet but wise man who will become a guide in the brutal world of prison.
Chess on a grand scale
Outside, the pieces of the puzzle fall into place. Jo Yoon-soo takes on the role of Noh Eun-bi, Yong-shik's feisty daughter, who we discover on a motorcycle, full of determination. Her unexpected bond with Tae Joong could well change the course of the game. In the shadows, another troubled player: Do Kyung (Lee Kwang-soo), Yo Han's influential client, whose glass of whisky conceals limitless power.
Finally, the image of Yo Han walking through a room saturated with surveillance screens sums up the extent of the manipulation: no one escapes his gaze, everything is controlled.
With its 12 episodes (4 of which will be unveiled on November 5), The Manipulated promises a frenetic pace. Ji Chang-wook describes the drama as "spectacular and thrilling", while Doh Kyung-soo describes the characters as "striking" and the action as "relentless". An explosive cocktail, to be followed every week on Disney+.
