Picture: Im Yoon Ah (left), Lee Chae Min (center), and Kang Han Na (right)
More TVN K-dramas are coming to Netflix in 2025, and one for foodies will be The Tyrant’s Chef. It stars Im Yoon Ah as a chef sent back in time to the Joseon Dynasty, who must now serve a tyrant king played by Lee Chae Min.
The Tyrant’s Chef is an upcoming licensed South Korean Netflix Original historical fantasy and romantic comedy series directed by Jang Tae Yoo and adapted from the web novel Surviving as Yeonsan-gun’s Chef by author Park Kook Jae.
When is The Tyrant’s Chef coming to Netflix?
According to the X user, ggonigon, who has been an extremely reliable source of information for K-dramas, First, for Love will be broadcast on TVN sometime in 2025, and will aired simultaneously on Netflix.
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We don’t have official confirmation from Netflix that the K-drama is coming to the streaming service. What also remains unclear is whether or not The Tyrant’s Chef will be distributed internationally or if it will be limited to territories such as Asia.
We expect to learn more closer to the release of The Tyrant’s Chef.
The series will have a total of 12 episodes. Each episode will have a runtime of 70 minutes.
What is the plot of The Tyrant’s Chef?
Yeong Ji Yeong, a talented chef, wins a prestigious competition, declaring herself the best chef in France, and is offered the job of head chef at a Michelin 3-star bistro in Paris; however, on the day she wins the award, she is mysteriously transported to the Joseon Dynasty in Korea. Forced to trade in her bistro for the royal kitchens, Yeong Ji Yeong must now make delicious food for the tyrant King Lee Hoon.
Who are the cast members of The Tyrant’s Chef?
Four confirmed leads for The Tyrant’s Chef are Im Yoon Ah, Lee Chae Min, Kang Han Na, and Choi Gwi Hwa.
Im Yoon Ah plays Yeon Ji Yeong. The actress has starred in only one Netflix K-drama series, King the Land, but she has held leading roles in popular K-dramas such as Big Mouth, Hush, The King in Love, and The K2.
A character description has been provided:
“Yeon Ji Yeong is a French chef with a cheerful yet strong personality. On the day she wins the best cooking competition in France, Ji Yeong suddenly ends up in the Joseon Dynasty. Instead of the Michelin 3-star bistro in Paris where she was offered the job as head chef, she meets the worst tyrant and has to prepare fusion royal cuisine for him. “
Picture: Im Yoon Ah in King the Land
Lee Chae Min plays King Lee Heon. The actor has starred in several Netflix K-dramas, including Hierarchy, See You in My 19th Life, Crash Course in Romance, and Alchemy of Souls. He will also star in the highly anticipated Netflix K-drama, Cashero.
A character description has been provided:
“Lee Heon is the king of Joseon and the owner of the restaurant where Ji Yeong works. Lee Heon, the worst tyrant who has wielded absolute power since becoming king, possesses an absolute sense of taste whose tongue is so sensitive that it can sense the changes in the taste of food depending on the weather. He accidentally meets the ghost woman, Ji Yeong, and falls in love with her food, so he lets her into the palace. “
Picture: Lee Chae Min in Hierarchy
Kang Han Na plays Kang Mok Ju. The actress starred in lead roles in Netflix dramas Start-Up, My Roommate is a Gumiho, and Designated Survivor: 60 Days. Like her co-star Lee Chae Min, she will also appear in Cashero.
A character description has been provided:
“Kang Mok Ju is a greedy person who has been granted the favor of Lee Heon and has risen to the position of a long-time concubine, adding tension to the relationship between Yeon Ji Yeong and Lee Heon. Mok Ju, who has become the king’s concubine due to her beauty and talent, is someone who hides her endless ambition for power. “
Picture: Kang Han Na in Start-Up
Choi Gwi Hwa plays Prince Je Seon. The actor recently starred in the second season of Squid Game and will reprise his role in season 3. He has also held lead roles in K-dramas such as Suits and The Running Mates: Human Rights. He’s also starred in many film roles, but eagle-eyed fans out there will recognise the actor as the homeless man in the beloved zombie horror Train to Busan.
A character description has been provided:
“Prince Je Seon is a member of the royal family of Joseon. Prince Je Seon, the most powerful political enemy of King Lee Heon, has a cruel nature where getting rid of people he doesn’t like is easier than drinking water. After the death of his father, he acts as a vagabond to save his life, but he is always looking for a chance to drive out Lee Heon and become king.”
Picture: Choi Gwi Hwa in Train to Busan
The supporting cast members are:
- Seo Yi Sook (Queenmaker) as Queen Dowager.
- Oh Eui Shik (Big Mouth)
Are you looking forward to watching The Tyrant’s Chef? Let us know in the comments below!
