Lee Chae-min Declares Draw in 'The Tyrant's Chef' Cook-Off, Yoona and Jo Jae-yoon Also Deem Evaluation Impossible

Lee Chae-min has declared the second round of the cook-off in 'The Tyrant's Chef' a draw.

The tvN drama broadcast on the 20th featured the results of the second competition, centered around Yeon Ji-yeong (played by Im Yoon-ah). The contest pitted Joseon against the Ming Dynasty, and it appeared the Ming Dynasty was leading with an overwhelming score of 1:8.

However, Lee Heon (played by Lee Chae-min) refused to accept the results. He firmly stated, "The scores for the second round are void," and amidst Woo Gon's (played by Kim Hyung-mook) confusion, expressed his anger, "You couldn't understand? It was solely with the mindset of the Ming Dynasty winning that they gave ridiculously low scores to Joseon's dishes."

Lee Heon pointed out the futility of a competition without honest evaluation, stating it was an act that disgraced not only the Ming chefs but also the honor of the Joseon chefs.

Consequently, Lee Heon proposed a new evaluation method: "You must taste your own dishes and assign scores." Yeon Ji-yeong responded regarding her dish, "It's impossible to assign a score." She explained that even if not perfect, dishes imbued with everyone's sweat, effort, sincerity, and heart could not be scored by themselves. Dang Baek-ryong (played by Jo Jae-yoon) also shared the same sentiment, stating, "I cannot evaluate myself."

Lee Heon proceeded to evaluate the dishes himself to confirm the equal mindset of the two chefs. He ultimately concluded, "It is difficult to evaluate the dishes of both countries solely by taste," and declared the competition a draw. Amidst the murmurs of everyone, Woo Gon hid his true intentions and agreed with Lee Heon's decision.

Born in 2000, Lee Chae-min debuted in the KBS Drama Special 'Drama Special 2021 - Set' in 2021. He gained significant popularity for his role as Seo Yul in the 2022 KBS drama 'Alchemy of Souls'. In 'The Tyrant's Chef,' he takes on the role of the king, expanding his acting spectrum.