Vildred
A South Korean voice actor known for Natsu Dragneel, Childe, and Rigby.
Nam Doh-hyeong (Korean: 남도형; born 24 April 1983) is a South Korean voice actor. He began working as a voice actor at age 23 after joining Korean Broadcasting System's Voice Acting Division. He debuted with one of the supporting roles on the digital restoration of the 1976 South Korean animated film Robot Taekwon V. In 2003, before starting his career, Nam participated in dubbing the action video game Mobile Suit Gundam: Encounters in Space, voicing one of the soldiers and the pilots as a winner of a game-related event. He has been a freelancer since 2009.
- Role
- Main Antagonist / Noble
- Affiliation
- Dahnian Nobility (Zephyr's Court)
- Race
- Dahnian
- Status
- Alive at end of game
- Key Ability
- Dark Arts and Manipulation
Verified Timeline
Lore & Background
Nam Doh-hyeong gained wide public attention in 2010 with his role as Jamal Malik on the Korean dub of Slumdog Millionaire. His voice could also be heard in Sid the Science Kid, Animal Detective Kiruminzoo, The Hurt Locker, The Legend of the Legendary Heroes, and The Greatest. His breakout work was Fairy Tail, where he made a big name for himself after voicing Natsu Dragneel in the Korean dubbed Japanese television animation series. In 2012, The Lorax became his first theatrical animated film to dub a leading role, voicing Ted Wiggins on the Korean dub. He made his screen debut with the 2013 film No Breathing, performing the role of a sports commentator in the early part of the film.
In Their Own Story
Nam has become well known for voicing Rory Williams on the Korean dub of Doctor Who, Dent on the Korean dub of Pokémon: Best Wishes!, Raf Esquivel and Knock Out on the Korean dub of Transformers: Prime, MrBeast on the Korean dub of MrBeast YouTube channels, and more recently, Rigby on the Korean dub of Regular Show. The ending title for the Korean dub of Transformers: Prime is based upon a video shot by Goo Ja-hyeong, who dubbed Megatron on the show. The title aired only when the first season ended. In this video, Nam appears for a moment, with a scene in which Raf Esquivel is running.
Reader's Guide
Nam's video game dubbing roles include: Octane in Apex Legends, SilverAsh in ArKnights, Seo Hyesung in Buried Stars, David Lee in CLOSERS, Madeleine Cookie in Cookie Run: Kingdom, Lemon Zest Cookie in Cookie Run: Tower of Adventures, SKIPPY in Cyberpunk 2077, Ryan Hart in Cyphers, Ghost in Destiny 2, Venomancer in Dota 2, Male Wizard in Dungeon & Fighter, Theodore in ELSWORD, Vildred, Zerato, and Khawazu in Epic Seven, Zeon in EXOS HEROES, Zenos yae Galvus in Final Fantasy 14, Childe in Genshin Impact, Gerthion, Khan, Silvano, and Tsubasa in GRANSAGA, Dune in I Don't Want This Kind of Hero, Jayce (The Defender of Tomorrow) and Rakan (the Charmer) in League of Legends, Ho Young in MapleStory, one of the soldiers and the pilots in Mobile Suit Gundam: Encounters in Space, Nameless, Yeonho, Yamawaro and Kubinashi in Onmyoji, Ring in RingFit Adventure, Spike in Seven Knights, Victor in Soulworker, Choi Jun-woo in Star Project Online, Maximin Liebkne in Talesweaver, Lacid Pandragon in The War of Genesis 4, and Jojo Ironbrow, Ariden, and Thoradin in World of Warcraft.
Did You Know?
- Nam debuted with a supporting role on the digital restoration of the 1976 South Korean animated film Robot Taekwon V.
- In 2003, before starting his career, he won a game-related event and voiced one of the soldiers and the pilots in Mobile Suit Gundam: Encounters in Space.
- His breakout work was Fairy Tail, where he voiced Natsu Dragneel in the Korean dub.
- The Lorax (2012) was his first theatrical animated film to dub a leading role, voicing Ted Wiggins.
- The ending title for the Korean dub of Transformers: Prime is based upon a video shot by Goo Ja-hyeong, who dubbed Megatron; Nam appears briefly in that video.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Vildred in Tales of Arise?
He serves as a primary antagonist and one of the four Dahnian Nobles ruling over the floating continent of Dahna. As King Zephyr's personal advisor, he holds immense political power within the hierarchy that enslaves Rieze Maxia.
What powers does Vildred use?
Unlike peers who rely on brute force, Vildred specializes in dark arts and masterful manipulation to control events from behind the scenes. He uses these abilities to exploit weaknesses and turn conflicts into personal entertainment.
Why is Vildred important to the story?
His schemes drive much of the central conflict by enforcing the oppressive system that Alphen seeks to destroy. Without his influence, the Nobility's grip on the world would not have been so deeply entrenched or psychologically damaging.
How does Vildred treat other characters?
He views suffering as mere entertainment and treats people like toys in his personal playground for cruelty. This sadistic nature distinguishes him from other nobles who are motivated by greed or tradition alone.
What happens to Vildred at the end of the game?
Despite being defeated in the final confrontation, Vildred survives until the very end of the game's story. His continued existence serves as a reminder of the corruption that plagued Dahna even after its fall.
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