Actor Desmond Tan has fans who lust for his serial killer character Derek

Desmond Tan as his serial killer character Derek in Code Of Law: Final. PHOTO: MEDIACORP
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SINGAPORE - Local actor Desmond Tan has attracted some disturbing attention from fans following his portrayal of serial killer Derek on Mediacorp's crime series Code Of Law, whose fifth season premiered on Channel 5 on Monday (June 1).

"Sometimes I get comments on my Instagram saying they're happy to be under (Derek's) knife," says the 33-year-old, who famously bared his behind for the role.

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