Kang Han-na Exudes Captivating Presence in 'Tyrant's Chef,' Elevating Historical Drama Immersion

Actress Kang Han-na has captivated viewers with her powerful presence and delicate acting skills in the tvN drama 'Tyrant's Chef.'

In episodes 7 and 8, aired on the 13th and 14th, Kang played the role of Soowon Kang Mok-ju, flawlessly portraying a dual character who hides her ambition for power and jealousy behind a graceful exterior. Her jealousy towards the foreign woman Yeon Ji-young (played by Lim Yoon-a) and her obsession with power heightened the drama's tension.

Notably, in the scene where Kang Mok-ju investigates the identity of Gong-gil, who is secretly aiding Yeon Ji-young, she conveyed the character's complex inner turmoil of suspicion and anxiety through nuanced facial expressions. She further added depth to the character by showing a ruthless side, pressuring Master Soong during a competition with a Ming Dynasty chef and even resorting to threats using her mother as leverage.

Kang Han-na's steady vocalization, firm breath control, and sharp gaze three-dimensionally expressed Kang Mok-ju's tenacity and ruthlessness. Through subtle shifts in facial expressions and sharp tone adjustments, she simultaneously embodied the lust for power and inner anxiety, maximizing the drama's immersion. This performance elevated the character beyond a mere antagonist to a pivotal figure in the narrative, showcasing her acting prowess.

Kang Han-na's ability to portray the character's instinctive anxiety and desire for power through ever-changing expressions moment by moment became a driving force in making the drama's narrative convincing. Furthermore, her innate suitability for historical dramas, her 'palace' personal color, once again proved her wide acting spectrum.

Meanwhile, 'Tyrant's Chef,' featuring Kang Han-na's diverse charms each episode, airs every Saturday and Sunday at 9:10 PM.

Kang Han-na began her acting career in 2009 with the play 'Sunflower.' She has showcased a broad acting spectrum through various works such as the dramas 'Mama,' 'Secret Door,' 'Queen of Mystery,' 'My Demons Won't Sleep,' and 'Born Again.' She also made impressive appearances on the big screen in films like 'Pure Love,' 'Snap and Catch Me,' 'The Discloser,' and 'Default,' emerging as a promising talent in Chungmuro.