‘The King’s Chef’ Hits All-Time High Ratings with Im Yoon-ah and Jo Jae-yoon’s Culinary Showdown

The tvN weekend drama ‘The King’s Chef’ has captured the attention of viewers, achieving its highest ratings yet with its latest episode.

On the 8th, which aired on the 14th, the intense culinary competition between master chef Yeon Ji-yeong (Im Yoon-ah) and Dang Baek-ryong (Jo Jae-yoon) delivered a feast for both the eyes and taste buds. The episode showcased a delightful blend of fantasy, romance, and culinary artistry, drawing in audiences worldwide. This compelling episode recorded an average viewership rating of 15.8% in the Seoul metropolitan area and a peak of 18.1%, setting a new personal best for the series. Nationwide, it averaged 15.4% and peaked at 17.4%, solidifying its position as the number one program across all channels in its time slot, including terrestrial broadcasters.

The culinary battle, which carried the fate of two nations, reached its peak. Yeon Ji-yeong impressed the judges with her innovative fusion dish combining Galbijjim and Beef Bourguignon, a testament to her exceptional skills. Meanwhile, Abi-su (Moon Seung-yu) presented a daring account dish using a novel spice called 'Ra-yu', creating a powerful flavor explosion. However, Yeon Ji-yeong's questioning of the origin of Ra-yu ingredients introduced a thrilling conflict, amplified by the revelation of Je-san Daegun's (Choi Gwi-hwa) involvement.

King Yi-heon (Lee Chae-min) declared a draw, but added an advantage for the Ming Dynasty, raising the stakes for the upcoming rounds. Furthermore, due to Kang Mok-ju's (Kang Han-na) scheme, Meng Man-su (Hong Jin-ki) passed the baton to Seo Gil-geum (Yoon Seo-ah), leading to the successful creation of a Peking duck roll dish, highlighting the team's synergy. The competition between the distinct culinary styles of the Suragan and Ming Dynasty chefs has viewers eagerly anticipating the final outcome.

Meanwhile, all eyes are on whether Yeon Ji-yeong and the Suragan chefs can protect their pride against the sabotage attempts by Je-san Daegun and Kang Mok-ju. The 9th episode of ‘The King’s Chef’ is scheduled to air on Saturday, the 20th, at 9:10 PM.

Im Yoon-ah, a member of the globally popular group Girls' Generation, has successfully transitioned into acting, captivating audiences with her performances in various dramas. She is recognized for her versatile roles and has proven her acting prowess in productions like 'You Are My Destiny' and 'The K2'. Her recent role in 'King the Land' further solidified her status as a leading lady in romantic comedies.