Lee Chae-min Rushes to Save Im Yoon-ah in 'The Tyrant's Chef' Episode 10: Tension Peaks

In the upcoming 10th episode of tvN's weekend drama 'The Tyrant's Chef,' set to air on the 21st, Crown Prince Lee Heon (played by Lee Chae-min) will step in to save Yeon Ji-yeong (played by Im Yoon-ah) after she is falsely accused of attempting to assassinate a prince.

In the previous episode, Yeon Ji-yeong was shocked to learn that the steamed bun dish she prepared caused Jinmyeong Daegun (played by Kim Kang-yoon) to collapse. Enraged, Queen Dowager Jihyeon (played by Shin Eun-jeong) declared she would personally interrogate Yeon Ji-yeong, surprising everyone. However, it was revealed that the entire incident was a ploy by Kang Mok-ju (played by Kang Han-na) to eliminate Yeon Ji-yeong.

As Yeon Ji-yeong is trapped in Kang Mok-ju's scheme, viewers are eager to see if she can clear her name. Attention is also focused on how Lee Heon will react upon learning of the situation. Stills released show Lee Heon gazing at Yeon Ji-yeong, who is confined in a prison cell, with a heartbreaking expression. Her disheveled appearance contrasts sharply with her former appearance as a royal chef, evoking sympathy. Lee Heon's eyes are filled with worry, sorrow, and anger towards the current predicament, capturing viewers' attention.

Conversely, a chilling aura emanates from Lee Heon as he confronts Queen Dowager Jihyeon. A subtle yet tense atmosphere surrounds the two, hinting at an impending conflict over Yeon Ji-yeong. The prince's potential loss of reason and outburst of rage due to the sudden hardship faced by his beloved woman sparks intense curiosity. The episode will reveal whether Lee Heon can uncover the truth and rescue Yeon Ji-yeong.

Lee Chae-min, born in 2000, made his acting debut in the play '1984' in 2021. He has garnered attention as a rising actor through impressive performances in dramas like 'Alchemy of Souls: Light and Shadow' and 'Every Moment of You.' In 'The Tyrant's Chef,' he is attempting an acting transformation by portraying a royal character with a complex inner self.