YoonA Bids Farewell to 'The Tyrant's Chef' with Heartfelt Message and Photos

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YoonA Bids Farewell to 'The Tyrant's Chef' with Heartfelt Message and Photos

Eunji Choi · October 3, 2025 at 00:56

Im Yoon-a, a member of the legendary girl group Girls' Generation and a rising actress, has shared a touching farewell message to fans and staff as the popular drama 'The Tyrant's Chef' concludes.

On the 2nd, Yoon-a took to her personal social media to post a collection of photos accompanied by a heartfelt caption: "To you who cherish 'The Tyrant's Chef,' I hope you keep this in your heart for a long, long time. #TheTyrantsChef #ThankYou."

The shared images capture Yoon-a in her chef attire, striking confident poses in front of a kitchen setting. Against the backdrop of the iconic N Seoul Tower, she flashed a relaxed smile while making a V-sign. In other photos, she revealed her signature innocent charm with selfies taken in front of a meticulously set Korean meal. A picture of her in traditional Hanbok, taken with co-stars on set, also evoked a sense of nostalgia, reminiscent of past scenes from the drama.

Evoking scenes that deepened the drama's immersion, Yoon-a added the caption "Yeon Ji-young..." while looking at an in-flight lavatory and a packet of seasoned roasted red pepper paste, expressing her deep affection and longing for her character, Yeon Ji-young.

Co-stars from 'The Tyrant's Chef' also left comments conveying their shared sense of regret. Lee Chae-min wrote, "Yeon Ji-young is the best," Kang Han-na commented, "Can't forget the best Ji-young," Uhm Ji-won said, "Chef Yeon was the best," and Yoon Seo-ah added, "Miss, thanks to you, I was happy," all expressing their sadness at the finale and gratitude towards their colleague.

Meanwhile, Yoon-a garnered significant acclaim for her role as Yeon Ji-young, a top French chef who falls from grace due to an incident and time-slips to the Joseon Dynasty. In the drama, which ended on the 28th of last month, she perfectly portrayed a character who navigates and expresses her emotions through cooking amidst a turbulent era, earning widespread praise for her delicate and captivating performance.

Following the drama's conclusion, Yoon-a's social media post was flooded with messages of regret and support from fans. Comments like "Actress Yoon-a's acting was truly the best!", "Rest well and we look forward to your next project," and "We won't forget the character Yeon Ji-young" show the fans' appreciation for the work and anticipation for Yoon-a's future endeavors.