This series, already making waves due to the participation of Girls’ Generation member-actress Im Yoon-ah, will be directed by renowned director Jang Tae-yoo. “The Tyrant’s Chef” depicts the story of a chef who time-slips to the past the moment she reaches the top and meets the king, who is considered as the worst tyrant but is also the greatest gourmet.
According to Hankyung.com on December 2, Park Sung-hoon will portray a king who alternates between being a tyrant and a gourmet in the new drama “The Tyrant’s Chef”. With the collaboration of Park Sung-hoon, Im Yoon-ah and director Jang Tae-yoo, anticipation for “The Tyrant’s Chef” is rising.
Park Sung-hoon has gained recognition for his performances in critically acclaimed and popular dramas such as Netflix’s “The Glory”, ENA’s “Not Others”, “The Kidnapping Day” and tvN’s “Queen of Tears”. Additionally, he is set to appear in “Squid Game Season 2”, which will premiere on Netflix on December 26, making him one of the most anticipated actors for future projects.
In “The Tyrant’s Chef”, Park Sung-hoon will star alongside Im Yoon-ah, who is making her drama comeback after two years since JTBC’s “King the Land”. Known for her performances in films like “Confidential Assignment” and “Exit”, Im Yoon-ah has captured viewers’ hearts. Fans are curious about the chemistry between the two actors and how they will bring their characters to life.
Director Jang Tae-yoo has previously helmed hit dramas such as SBS’s “The Painter of the Wind”, “Tree With Deep Roots” and “My Love from the Star”, creating a phenomenon with each project. He also showcased his mastery of historical dramas earlier this year with MBC’s “Knight Flower”, further raising anticipation for his direction in this new series.
Meanwhile, “The Tyrant’s Chef” is currently in discussions for a 2025 broadcast on tvN.
Source: Daum
