YoonA Stops Chae-min's Rampage with Crucial Advice in 'The Tyrant Chef'

YoonA (Im Yoon-ah) successfully prevented Chae-min (Lee Chae-min)'s destructive actions during a critical moment, heightening the drama's tension in tvN's 'The Tyrant Chef'.

The episode aired on the 21st depicted Crown Prince Lee Heon's rage upon hearing that Yeun Ji-young (YoonA) was subjected to torture in the prison.

Furious about Yeun Ji-young's ordeal, Lee Heon immediately headed to the prison, where he encountered Queen Dowager Jaheon (Shin Eun-jung). The Queen Dowager accused Yeun Ji-young, stating, "My son Jin-myeong is hovering between life and death after eating the food that woman prepared." When Lee Heon revealed he had also eaten the same food, she retorted, "That makes you even more suspicious." In response, Lee Heon drew his sword, threatening, "Are you implying I orchestrated this?"

Just then, Yeun Ji-young, regaining consciousness, pleaded with Lee Heon to calm down. She urged, "Your Highness, please calm yourself. You must not do this. Put down the sword. This is by no means for my sake. Don't you know better than anyone that I didn't commit such an act? So, put down the sword and reveal my innocence."

She then whispered to herself, 'You must never become a tyrant,' and continued to persuade Lee Heon with foresight, "I know what will happen here. I know the future. If you draw your sword now, the situation will escalate uncontrollably." She added, "Nothing has happened yet. Put down the sword. And no matter what happens in the future, you must endure. You must stand firm. Please, leave quickly."

Although Lee Heon said, "If I leave like this, you will die," Yeun Ji-young firmly responded, "If Your Highness does this, everyone will die. Should I hang myself? Would you believe me then?" Ultimately, Lee Heon lowered his sword and warned the Queen Dowager, "If you torture the royal chef again before the truth is revealed, I will not stand idly by."

At the end of the broadcast, Lee Heon visited Yeun Ji-young in prison, comforting her, "You must have been very shocked. It must have been hard. Please wait a little longer." Yeun Ji-young asked him to "Please remember my words." Lee Heon promised, "Yes, I will not lose," hinting at a shift in their relationship.

YoonA, a member of the K-pop group Girls' Generation, is a prominent actress celebrated for her striking visuals and acting prowess. She has demonstrated a wide acting range in various productions such as 'King the Land,' 'Big Mouth,' and the film 'Exit.' Her successful transformations on screen have solidified her reputation as a reliable and sought-after actress.