[전체] Who Is Yeonhui-gun? Is He Really Based on Yeonsan-gun—And What Does “Chaehong” Mean? Full Breakdown!

Is Yeonhui-gun from tvN’s drama The Tyrant’s Chef a real historical figure? Here’s the truth about Yeonsan-gun as his inspiration, the disturbing meaning of the Chaehong system, and the behind-the-scenes story of actor Lee Chaemin’s casting. Discover both the drama and the history behind it.

 

Who Is Yeonhui-gun? Is He Really Based on Yeonsan-gun—And What Does “Chaehong” Mean? Full Breakdown!

 

Table of Contents

 

1. Why is The Tyrant’s Chef Such a Hot Topic?

2. Is Yeonhui-gun a Real Historical Figure?

3. Yeonsan-gun: Joseon’s Infamous Tyrant

4. The Meaning and Impact of the Chaehong System

5. How Lee Chaemin Was Cast as the Male Lead

6. Key Questions Answered (Q&A)

 

 

1. Why is The Tyrant’s Chef Such a Hot Topic?

tvN’s weekend drama “The Tyrant’s Chef” follows Michelin-starred chef Yeon Ji-young (played by Im Yoona), who time-slips into the Joseon Dynasty and encounters Yeonhui-gun (played by Lee Chaemin), a tyrant king with an “absolute palate.”

 

Who Is Yeonhui-gun? Is He Really Based on Yeonsan-gun—And What Does “Chaehong” Mean? Full Breakdown!


Their clash between cooking skills and royal taste buds creates both tension and romance, instantly captivating viewers.

 

 

 

 

2. Is Yeonhui-gun a Real Historical Figure?

Many viewers have wondered: “Did Yeonhui-gun really exist?”

The answer is no — Yeonhui-gun is a fictional character.

 

Who Is Yeonhui-gun? Is He Really Based on Yeonsan-gun—And What Does “Chaehong” Mean? Full Breakdown!


However, he was inspired by the notorious Yeonsan-gun, the 10th king of Joseon, whose violent reign serves as the creative foundation for Yeonhui-gun in both the original web novel “Surviving as Yeonsan-gun’s Chef” and the TV adaptation.

 

 

 

 

3. Yeonsan-gun: Joseon’s Infamous Tyrant

Yeonsan-gun (1476–1506), son of King Seongjong and Queen Yun, is remembered as one of Joseon’s most infamous rulers.

 

Who Is Yeonhui-gun? Is He Really Based on Yeonsan-gun—And What Does “Chaehong” Mean? Full Breakdown!

 

▪️Early reign: Relatively stable governance

▪️Later reign: Obsessed with power, orchestrated bloody purges (the Literati Purges)

▪️Decline: Transformed the palace into a place of indulgence, driving the people into suffering

 

Ultimately, he was deposed in the 1506 Jungjong Coup, ending his reign in disgrace. Yeonhui-gun’s merciless personality in the drama mirrors Yeonsan-gun’s historical tyranny.

 

 

 

 

4. The Meaning and Impact of the Chaehong System

The drama introduces the Chaehong system, which also existed in history.

 

Who Is Yeonhui-gun? Is He Really Based on Yeonsan-gun—And What Does “Chaehong” Mean? Full Breakdown!

 

▪️Meaning: “Plucking the red flower,” referring to the forced selection of beautiful young women from across the nation to be brought into the royal palace.

 

▪️Enforcers: Officials called Chaehongsa, who were dispatched locally to carry out the practice.

 

This system symbolized human rights violations, public resentment, and moral corruption, and it became one of the main reasons Yeonsan-gun is remembered as a tyrant.

 

 

 

 

5. How Lee Chaemin Was Cast as the Male Lead

Who Is Yeonhui-gun? Is He Really Based on Yeonsan-gun—And What Does “Chaehong” Mean? Full Breakdown!

 

Originally, actor Park Sung-hoon was set to play the role of Yeonhui-gun, but he stepped down due to personal controversy. Newcomer Lee Chaemin was cast at the last minute. At the press conference, he admitted:

 

“The pressure and responsibility were huge, but I approached the role with the mindset of giving it everything I had.”

 

Despite being relatively new, Lee Chaemin’s powerful performance and presence earned him praise as the “perfect fit” for Yeonhui-gun.

 

 

 

 

6. Key Questions Answered (Q&A)

Q. Was Yeonhui-gun a real historical figure?
A. No. He is fictional, but based on Yeonsan-gun’s notorious reign.

 

 

Q. What exactly was the Chaehong system?
A. It was a system in which young women were forcibly taken to the palace for the king’s pleasure—a key symbol of Yeonsan-gun’s tyranny.

 

 

Q. Who was originally cast as the male lead in The Tyrant’s Chef?
A. Actor Park Sung-hoon was first cast, but after stepping down, Lee Chaemin took over the role.

 

 

✅ In summary, Yeonhui-gun is a fictional character modeled after Yeonsan-gun, while the Chaehong system was a real and tragic historical practice that defined Yeonsan-gun’s tyranny.

 

 

Who Is Yeonhui-gun? Is He Really Based on Yeonsan-gun—And What Does “Chaehong” Mean? Full Breakdown!


Understanding this background allows viewers to enjoy The Tyrant’s Chef with greater depth and appreciation.

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    sjNarwhal707
    Chaemin fits perfectly as Yeonhui-gun... I can’t believe he’s this good at playing a king.
  • 프로필 이미지
    jkHippopotamus634
    Love how this drama mixes fiction with real history! Yeonsan-gun’s past and the meaning behind “Chaehong” really add depth to the story.
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    sjSquirrel262
    Congratulations to the cast and crew—this drama is both thrilling and deeply thought-provoking!
  • 프로필 이미지
    NUM
    Didn’t know “chaehong” was an actual thing... that’s horrifying. No wonder the show feels so intense.
  • 프로필 이미지
    선물같은하루
    진짜 너무 재밌어요...
    선재업고튀어 이후로 재방 재재방까지 보는건 이게 유일!ㅎㅎ
  • 프로필 이미지
    daOtter713
    연희군은 역사적 인물이 아닌 연산군을 모티브로 한 가상 인물로 설정한게 흥미롭네요.
    두 주연배우도 연기를 잘해서 몰입도도 좋은거 같아요.
    
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    qxRaccoon328
    왕께서 앞섬을 자주 풀어헤치고 계시네요 
    왕역할이 잘 어울리시네요~
  • 프로필 이미지
    wlChinchilla395
    오히려 바뀐 배우가 더 나은거 같아요
    약간 실존인물의 스타일과도 비슷하구요
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    myHawk223
    오 진짜 연산군이 채홍제도를 했었군요
    이런 배경이 잇는건진 몰랐네요 흥미로워요
    
  • 프로필 이미지
    참외소녀
    근데 드라마에서는 이름 다르게 나오더라구요.
    폭군의셰프 너무 재밌게 잘보고 있어요
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    yoIguana946
    역시 연산군을 토대로 만들었구나.
    굳이 연희군이라 할 필요있는지 모르겠지만
  • 프로필 이미지
    doldol2world
    연희군 연기 잘하더라구요
    이번 역이 찰떡인거 같아요
  • 프로필 이미지
    밴부러스
    연산군을 모티브로 한 작품이군요
    그래서 더 재밋나보네요
  • 프로필 이미지
    lpKoala75
    연산군을 참고해서 만든 캐릭터인가봐요
    연산군이 참 여기저기 잘 쓰이는 소재네요
  • 프로필 이미지
    doYak297
    채홍이 연산군이 억지로 끌고간 제도군요
    그당시 여성들 너무 불쌍하다
  • 프로필 이미지
    akQuetzal337
    연희군이 연산군 모티브라 보면서 몰입하기 쉬웠어요
    이채민님이 생각보다 왕 역할에 잘 어울리시더라구요
    
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    suGoat732
    아 이 드라마 연산군 내용이었어요?
    글 볼 수록 흥미로워보이네요
  • 프로필 이미지
    suToucan67
    연산군을 모델로 만든 캐릭터군요
    이채민이랑 잘 어울려요
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    dkWallaby71
    이채민 생각보다 잘 어울리더군요
    윤아와의 케미스트리도 좋앗어요
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    joPangolin517
    연산군이 모델이었군요
    잘어울리는거같아용 이채민과