Lee Chae-min Shields Im Yoon-ah from Danger in 'The Chef of the Tyrant'

In the 7th episode of the tvN drama 'The Chef of the Tyrant,' Lee Chae-min took viewers' breath away as he protected Im Yoon-ah from imminent danger.

The scene unfolded as Yeon Ji-yeong (Im Yoon-ah) and Lee Heon (Lee Chae-min) sought out a descendant of Jang Yeong-sil to acquire materials for a cooking competition pressure cooker. Upon arriving at Jang Chun-saeng's (Ko Chang-seok) residence, a hidden bomb exploded, creating a perilous situation.

Lee Heon reacted instantly, shielding Yeon Ji-yeong with his own body. This courageous act, repeated a second time as they were expelled from the house, created a palpable tension between the two characters and left audiences eager to see how their relationship develops.

Lee Chae-min, born in 2000, made his acting debut in the 2021 KBS drama 'The King's Affection.' His striking height and handsome features quickly garnered attention. He further raised his profile in the 2023 tvN drama 'Alchemy of Souls: Light and Shadow' playing a supporting role.