Actor Kim Hyung-mook Praises Co-Star Chae-min Lee in 'Tyrant's Chef' as 'Bright Presence with Intense Focus'

Actor Kim Hyung-mook has lauded his co-star Chae-min Lee, with whom he worked on the drama ‘Tyrant’s Chef’.

On the 17th, Kim Hyung-mook shared several photos on his social media, reminiscing about the filming of ‘Tyrant’s Chef’ and expressing his fond impressions of Lee Chae-min. He recalled, “On that incredibly hot day, we endured unspeakable hardships together, supporting each other with the earnest wish that viewers would enjoy the show. These photos capture those precious memories.”

Kim Hyung-mook particularly praised Lee Chae-min, who plays Crown Prince Yeon-hee / Lee Heon in the drama. He described him as having “immense energy, a passion for acting, humility, and politeness. He has a charm that brightens up the surroundings when he’s around.” He added, “Unlike his good-natured and affectionate personality towards colleagues, when acting begins, he possesses a truly impressive focus that is almost formidable. I eagerly anticipate his future endeavors.”

Meanwhile, Kim Hyung-mook is portraying Woo Gon, a Ming Dynasty envoy, in ‘Tyrant’s Chef’. The recent 8th episode featured an intense culinary competition between Joseon and Ming chefs, setting a new personal best viewership rating of 15.4%. The drama is building anticipation for the final episodes, with the upcoming 9th episode scheduled to feature a showdown with the Chinese envoy, hinting at greater challenges ahead. Kim Hyung-mook assured viewers, “I’m confident it will remain exciting until the very end,” urging everyone to tune in.

Kim Hyung-mook is currently playing Woo Gon, an envoy from the Ming Dynasty, in 'Tyrant's Chef', adding tension to the culinary rivalry with Joseon. His performance contributed to the drama's recent 8th episode achieving a new personal best viewership rating of 15.4%. His role is expected to continue captivating audiences in the remaining episodes.