The Tyrant Season 1 - Episode 4 Link -
Kim Seon-ho’s portrayal of Director Choe reaches its tragic peak here, but it is the standoff with Paul (played by Kim Kang-woo) that defines the episode's tension. Paul represents the cold, imperialistic pressure to suppress the project at all costs. The dialogue exchange between the two men highlights the series' underlying theme: the struggle for sovereignty in a world governed by superpowers.
He makes a calculated risk in Episode 4, deciding to deploy a "clean-up" team that operates outside standard protocol. This decision puts him at odds with his remaining loyalists, suggesting that his downfall might come from within his own organization before the Americans even get to him. The Tyrant Season 1 - Episode 4