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"The Tyrant's Chef" has established itself as a global late-night snacking drama, showcasing a dazzling culinary feast. The dishes featured in "The Tyrant's Chef," brought to life by actress Im Yoon-ah and the passionate chefs, have been garnering acclaim both domestically and internationally, spreading the power of K-food worldwide following the success of "Dae Jang Geum."

The diverse fusion dishes featured in tvN's weekend drama "The Tyrant's Chef" (written by fGRD, directed by Jang Tae-yoo) are stimulating everyone's taste buds and showcasing the flavors of K-food to the world. From the competition to select the best chef in Suragan to the cooking competition where the fate of the nation hangs on, the show showcases a diverse range of fusion dishes, including sous vide steak, soybean paste pasta, schnitzel, and Peking duck rolls, made with modern techniques based on traditional ingredients and royal cuisine, providing delicious entertainment to viewers both domestically and internationally.

Beyond the food, the traditional utensils that replaced modern cooking utensils, such as the bamboo mold used to shape the raw beef tartare and the noodle maker for the soybean paste pasta, were also intriguing. Furthermore, the table service, where the chefs demonstrated the cooking process rather than presenting the finished dish, presented a feast for the eyes with meticulous attention to detail. Furthermore, unlike the Yeon Ji-young-style plating of sauces and ingredients, the Ming Dynasty masters' dishes featured carving, adding a unique flair.

Major international media outlets are also paying keen attention to "The Tyrant's Chef." Forbes wrote, "The real star of this drama is its elaborately prepared food," and The New York Times praised the show's focus on food, saying, "While it blends various genres, at its core it's a romantic comedy that conveys love through the language of food."

The reason "The Tyrant's Chef" has whetted the appetites of global viewers is because of the synergy between actress Im Yoon-ah's hard work, the meticulous efforts of star advisory chefs, and director Jang Tae-yoo's detailed directing skills. First of all, Im Yoon-ah, who plays the role of Yeon Ji-young, actually attended a cooking academy for three months before filming and learned separately from advisory chefs. She also filmed most of the cooking scenes herself without a body double. It is said that she meticulously mastered the actual cooking process and impressed the entire production staff with her passion by filming numerous scenes with the same sequence and posture.

Head Chef Shin Jong-cheol, a veteran of top-tier hotels in Korea, oversaw culinary advice and menu development for "The Tyrant's Chef." Chefs Oh Se-deuk and Kim Jong-hyo also served as development advisors, overseeing French cuisine, Chef Choi Kang-rok specializing in Korean and fusion cuisine, and Chef Lee Seong-woo in charge of Chinese cuisine. Furthermore, CEO Lee Jeong-min, an expert in royal court cuisine, worked diligently to recreate royal plating techniques and table manners, including the midday meal, early morning meal, and the surasang (traditional Korean table). CEO Lee Chae-yoon, a dietitian, also consulted on ingredients, further enhancing the quality of the menu.

Director Jang Tae-yoo said, "The cooking is the main character," and added detailed directing so that the cooking process itself could become a story. The production team said, "We designed the menu by referring to books to see what ingredients and dishes people at the time would have used, and we sought fresh harmony with various elements such as tableware." They continued, "Although Yeon Ji-young makes modern dishes like pasta, steak, and schnitzel, she mainly uses Korean ingredients such as doenjang, scallions, red ginseng, and millet powder. We wanted to show global viewers how Ji-young can use Korean ingredients to create wonderful dishes using familiar recipes," giving an idea of ​​the effort that went into the process.

The tvN weekend drama 'Tyrant Chef', which is satisfying viewers' taste buds with a special table d'hôte that incorporates modern cooking techniques, will air its 9th episode on the 20th at 9:10 PM.

I think Yuna is really promoting national prestige in many ways.