Lim Yoona enters the survival competition targeting the taste of gourmet king Lee Chae Min.
The new tvN weekend drama ‘The Tyrant’s Chef’ (directed by Jang Tae Yoo, written by fGRD, planned by Studio Dragon, produced by Film Greeda, Jung Universe) will air its first episode on August 23, and has released a survival teaser video, opening the curtain on a cooking survival war that transcends time.
‘The Tyrant’s Chef’ is a survival fantasy romantic comedy drama about a chef who time slips to the past and meets the worst tyrant, a king with absolute taste.
The teaser video begins with the narration “From now on, your survival will be determined,” leading to the scene of Yeon Ji Young (played by Lim Yoona) seemingly in the midst of a cooking survival competition. With a passionate gaze, she focuses on the final plating, while a table full of food tantalizes the appetite behind her.
The judge tasting Yeon Ji Young’s food is none other than King Lee Heon (played by Lee Chae Min), who possesses an absolute palate capable of detecting subtle differences in taste, hinting at an exceptionally demanding evaluation. In particular, the terrifying warning, “If it does not suit my taste, you will face severe punishment,” raises curiosity about whether Yeon Ji Young can satisfy the tyrant Lee Heon’s preferences.
In this way, ‘The Tyrant’s Chef’ depicts the process of French chef Yeon Ji Young suddenly falling into the royal kitchen of the past and becoming the exclusive chef for the tyrant, promising a unique and entertaining experience. Expectations are high for Yeon Ji Young’s cooking survival war, which will showcase special fusion dishes by incorporating modern cooking techniques into the refined royal table.
Moreover, the unique tasting reviews from gourmet Lee Heon, who samples Yeon Ji Young’s dishes, will spark curiosity. The captivating visuals and the exquisite harmony of flavors that make it impossible to put down the spoon will stimulate the viewers' imagination endlessly.
‘The Tyrant’s Chef’ will premiere on August 23 at 9:10 PM on tvN.
[Kim Mi Ji, Star Today Reporter]
