YoonA Captivates as a French Chef Lost in Time in 'King the Land'

Im Yoon-a (SM Entertainment), hailed as the "Tyrant's Chef," is keeping viewers glued to their screens with every scene. She masterfully portrays Yeon Ji-young, a French chef who time-slips to the past, leading the narrative of the tvN weekend drama 'King the Land'.

In episode 5, Yeon Ji-young's concern for Lee Heon (played by Lee Chae-min) who skips meals, followed by her relief and pride when he enjoys her carefully prepared chicken soup, showed a developing, unfamiliar emotion within herself, drawing significant attention. Furthermore, Yeon Ji-young's fierce culinary showdown with Kang Mok-joo (played by Kang Han-na) culminated in a triumphant moment as her signature Snow Flake Schnitzel delighted not only Lee Heon but also Prince Jesan (played by Choi Gwi-hwa), much to Kang Mok-joo's chagrin.

The episode concluded with Yeon Ji-young finding the bag she had been desperately searching for in Jang Won-seo, brought there by Lee Heon, leading to tears of joy. This was immediately followed by a moment of unexpected closeness as she stumbled while trying to catch a faltering Lee Heon, their faces coming close, creating a palpable tension and budding romance. YoonA's nuanced performance beautifully captured Yeon Ji-young's evolving feelings for Lee Heon, her childlike joy upon finding the bag, and the intense chemistry during their close encounter, elevating the drama with her compelling portrayal.

Im Yoon-a, a member of the iconic K-pop group Girls' Generation, has built a successful acting career alongside her music endeavors. She is recognized for her diverse roles in dramas like 'Big Mouth' and films such as 'Confidential Assignment 2: International'. Her international presence has expanded with appearances in the Netflix films 'Rebel Moon – Part One: A Child of Fire' and 'Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiver'.