Yoon-a Im's Touching Gesture on 'The Tyrant's Chef' Set Revealed

A heartwarming anecdote about Lim Yoon-a's kindness on the set of the tvN drama 'The Tyrant's Chef' is creating a buzz.

The mother of child actor Kim Kang-yoon, who plays the young Prince Jinmyeong, shared behind-the-scenes stories and a monitor clip on social media.

In the released video, during the filming of episode 9, Lim Yoon-a demonstrated exceptional thoughtfulness by personally chasing away an insect that flew towards Kim Kang-yoon.

Kim Kang-yoon's mother expressed her gratitude, stating, 'Yeon-sook-soo (Lim Yoon-a's character) who personally handled the bug that flew at Jinmyeong. I apologize for the hardships he experienced,' highlighting Lim Yoon-a's considerate nature.

'The Tyrant's Chef' is a culinary survival fantasy drama about Yeon Ji-young (Lim Yoon-a), a French chef who time-slips to the past and engages with the tyrannical King Lee Heon (Lee Chae-min), who possesses an exceptional palate. The 10th episode, aired on the 21st, depicted the deepening relationship between Yeon Ji-young and Lee Heon after they successfully cleared their names from an attempted poisoning accusation.

Ratings for the 10th episode reached an average of 15.9% and a peak of 17.6% in the Seoul metropolitan area, and an average of 15.8% and a peak of 17.3% nationwide, securing the first place in its time slot across all channels, including terrestrial broadcasters. (Source: Nielsen Korea)

'The Tyrant's Chef' airs every Saturday and Sunday at 9:10 PM.

Lim Yoon-a, a member of the globally popular girl group Girls' Generation, has built a successful acting career alongside her music activities. She has received critical acclaim for her versatile performances across various genres, establishing herself as a reliable actress. Her recent role in 'King the Land' garnered significant attention and affection for her portrayal in the romantic comedy genre.