'The Tyrant's Chef' Final Episode Countdown: Romance, Power Struggles, and Time Slip Mystery

The tvN weekend drama 'The Tyrant's Chef' is poised to deliver a feast of entertainment until its very last episode, much like a lavish 12-dish Korean meal.

As the romance between French chef Yeom Ji-yeong (Im Yoon-ah) and King Lee Heon (Lee Chae-min), who possesses an exceptional palate, reaches its peak, the final episode looms, presenting key points to watch.

First, all eyes are on the future of Yeom Ji-yeong and Lee Heon, whose romance has officially ignited. After a time slip transported her to the past, Yeom Ji-yeong became entangled with the tyrannical King Lee Heon, fostering their affection. Lee Heon's confession, where he gifted her a ring and asked her to be his lifelong companion, sent waves of excitement.

Yeom Ji-yeong, who had been focused solely on returning to her own world, now finds herself contemplating whether staying might be acceptable after Lee Heon's heartfelt proposal, hinting at her growing feelings for him. The question remains whether their love, born across different eras and meeting in the same space, can continue to blossom as they live through the same time.

Next, the actions of Kang Mok-ju (Kang Han-na) and Prince Jaesan (Choi Gwi-hwa), who have finally revealed their true intentions, are drawing significant attention. Prince Jaesan, driven by his ambition to overthrow the tyrant and restore order to the court, has even colluded with the Ming Dynasty, committing acts detrimental to the nation. Kang Mok-ju, a subordinate of Prince Jaesan, has been constantly seeking an opportunity to eliminate Yeom Ji-yeong, who stole the King's attention, provoking the viewers' anger.

Most shockingly, it was revealed that Prince Jaesan had intercepted the records detailing the cause of Lee Heon's mother's death and was holding Lee Heon's maternal grandmother captive. Through these records and the grandmother's testimony, he aims to exploit Lee Heon's trauma and provoke his downfall. As Lee Heon is trapped in an unavoidable vortex of fate, curiosity is amplified about whether he can escape the trap set by Kang Mok-ju and Prince Jaesan and alter his future.

Finally, attention is focused on the identity of 'Mangunrok,' the ancient book that pulled Yeom Ji-yeong into the past. Yeom Ji-yeong was drawn to the past by an unknown force while reading passages from the ancient book, 'Mangunrok.' While 'Mangunrok' is emerging as the likely cause of the time slip, the revelation that the diary Lee Heon was using was also named 'Mangunrok' shocked viewers.

Furthermore, the moment Lee Heon named his diary 'Mangunrok,' the original 'Mangunrok' in Yeom Ji-yeong's bag disappeared, foreshadowing a deep connection between the two books. The audience is keenly interested in the true identity of 'Mangunrok,' which brought Yeom Ji-yeong to the past, and whether she can find the secret of 'Mangunrok' and return to her own world.

From sweet romance to spicy power struggles, 'The Tyrant's Chef' promises a diverse array of entertainment for its final chapter, with episode 11 airing on the 27th at 9:10 PM.

Im Yoon-ah, known professionally as Yoona, debuted as a member of the immensely popular K-pop girl group Girls' Generation. She has since successfully transitioned into acting, earning critical acclaim for her diverse roles in television dramas and films. Yoona remains a highly sought-after endorser, often referred to as a 'CF Queen' for her consistent success in advertising campaigns.