‘Tyrant’s Chef’ Stars Im Yoon-ah & Lee Chae-min Tease Special Video Ahead of Finale

tvN's weekend drama ‘Tyrant’s Chef’ is preparing a special gift for fans as the finale approaches, following immense popularity.

News broke that Im Yoon-ah and Lee Chae-min, along with four other main cast members, filmed a special video on the 23rd in Seoul.

This filming session was arranged to show appreciation for the viewers' enthusiastic support. The actors prepared heartfelt thank-you messages, commentary on memorable scenes and lines, behind-the-scenes stories, and various reaction clips for a special time with the fans.

This reunion is particularly significant as it offers fans a ‘dream shot’ – a pairing that was a core element of ‘Tyrant’s Chef’s' success. The anticipation among fans has reached its peak simply at the news of their reunion.

Online communities and social media are buzzing, with comments like “A scene I desperately wanted to see before the finale has become a reality” and “The fan service is perfect until the very end.”

The drama’s performance has been equally impressive. The 10th episode recorded 15.8% nationwide and 15.9% in the Seoul metropolitan area (based on Nielsen Korea), setting a new personal best viewership rating. This makes it the highest-rated tvN drama this year and the top-rated mini-series of 2025 so far.

Its global popularity is also soaring. According to Netflix's official tracking site TUDUM, ‘Tyrant’s Chef’ ranked first in the Non-English TV Shows category within its fourth week. It has also garnered rave reviews from international media outlets like The New York Times and Time, alongside a remarkable 98% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.

The actors' performances have been outstanding. Im Yoon-ah has maintained her ‘trusted and beloved actress’ status, topping the TV-OTT integrated cast buzzworthiness rankings for five consecutive weeks. Lee Chae-min has solidified his position as a rising star, ranking first in the September actor brand reputation survey, surpassing many senior actors.

‘Tyrant’s Chef,’ a survival fantasy romance about a chef, Yeon Ji-yeong (Im Yoon-ah), who time-slips to the past and gets entangled with a tyrant king with an exquisite palate, King (Lee Chae-min), has only two episodes left. With fans eagerly awaiting the conclusion of their romance, the upcoming special video is set to captivate audiences until the very last moment, solidifying its status as a global hit.

The special video will be released soon on tvN's official YouTube channel.

Im Yoon-ah, a member of the girl group Girls' Generation, has established herself as a versatile entertainer, excelling in acting, variety shows, and more. She has consistently received praise for her stable acting skills across various genres, from romantic comedies to action and historical dramas. Her successful transformations in dramas like 'King the Land' and 'Big Mouth' have earned her widespread acclaim.