YoonA is turning up the heat—literally! She recently spilled the beans on her upcoming K-drama, “A Tyrant’s Chef,” revealing that filming is in the works. Posting on DearU Bubble on January 26, 2025, she shared her excitement about perfecting her cooking game.
Tyrant’s Chef will be a historical timeslip drama where female protagonist (YoonA’s character) as Korea’s best chef got into a car accident and transported to Joseon Dynasty where she met the tyrant king.
It was said that it’s gonna be a female centered, comedy and historical… pic.twitter.com/jVLEBbSQ4C
— le🪻 (@flawlesssdeer) September 24, 2024
She’s set to play Yeon Ji Yeong in the show, a top-notch French chef who’s transported to the Joseon Dynasty after having a car accident. The K-drama originally had Park Sung Hoon in the leading role, but after he stirred up controversy by posting NSFW content online, fans demanded a quick replacement. Producers responded by casting Lee Chae Min, keeping the momentum going without the drama.
#GirlsGeneration's #YoonA reportedly received cooking lessons for about six months to prepare for her role as chef in the upcoming tvN drama #TheTyrantsChef. pic.twitter.com/2RzpWz23aS
— K-Drama Handle (@kdramahandle) January 9, 2025
Soon, Yeon Ji Yeong will be cooking fusion royal cuisine for the tyrant King Lee Heon. The ruler then falls in love with Ji Yeong’s culinary ability, giving her a coveted spot in the palace. But boom! Things go crazy with Lee Heon’s concubine, Kang Mok Ju, who is ready to get a fair share of power. Meanwhile, Prince Je Seon, will be preparing to defeat the king and get his crown.