The Tyrant's Chef (Korean: 폭군의 셰프) is an upcoming South Korean fantasy survival romance television series written by HapJak, directed by Jang Tae-yoo, and starring Im Yoon-ah, Lee Chae-min, Kang Han-na, and Choi Gwi-hwa.
The series follows the story of a French chef who, upon reaching the pinnacle of her profession, time-slips to the past and encounters the king, who is regarded as both the best gourmet and the worst tyrant.
The series is directed by Jang Tae-yoo, written by HapJak, planned by Studio Dragon, and Film Grida and Jung Universe co-managed the production.
[4][5][6] On September 24, 2024, Im Yoon-ah was reportedly considered to appear as the female lead, marking her first collaboration with director Jang Tae-yoo.
[12] The lineup of actors, which includes Im, Lee, Kang, and Choi, was finalized and confirmed on January 24.