We've summarized the ending of tvN's weekend drama "The Tyrant's Chef," along with the original webtoon story, and even discussed the reason for Park Sung-hoon's departure, which sparked a heated debate over the replacement of the lead role! We've unpacked the differences between the drama and the original.

 

1. Tyrant Chef, what kind of drama is it?

'The Tyrant's Chef' is a work based on the popular web novel and webtoon of the same name.

 

It begins with Yeon Ji-young (Im Yoon-ah), the world's greatest chef, time-slipping back to Joseon. The person she meets is none other than Lee Heon (Lee Chae-min), known as the tyrant.

 

It's an exciting story about changing history with delicious food as a weapon, so fans' expectations were high even before the first broadcast.

2. Original Webtoon? What's the Difference?

In the original webtoon, the male protagonist is Yeonsangun, a real historical figure. However, in the drama, he was adapted into a fictional character, Lee Heon, to avoid historical constraints.

 

Thanks to this, the drama can be interpreted more freely and allows for imagination, allowing both fans of the original work and viewers to experience new fun.

3. How will the drama end? (Spoiler Alert)

Let's first look at the original webtoon's ending. Thanks to Yeon Ji-young's dedicated efforts, the tyrant is ultimately reborn as a virtuous king. After half a failure, he manages to repel external invasions and establish a new Joseon Dynasty. It's a happy ending, with Yeon Ji-young at the helm.

 

 

The drama will likely follow the original's general framework while also incorporating some adaptations. In particular, since the fictional character Yi Heon replaces Yeonsangun, the ending could offer a more open interpretation or even a unique twist.

4. What happened and why did Park Sung-hoon leave?

In fact, Park Sung-hoon was initially cast as the male lead in 'The Tyrant's Chef'.

 

However, in December 2024, it became known that Park Sung-hoon had uploaded pornographic material on his personal SNS, which caused a huge controversy and eventually led to his decision to leave the show.

 

Afterwards, the production team quickly selected actor Lee Chae-min as the new lead, and fortunately, Lee Chae-min's acting has been receiving favorable reviews since the first broadcast.

5. Why the future is even more exciting

This drama is not simply about romance, but it also shows a unique charm in that it uses food as a material to heal people's wounds and change history.

 

 

In particular, the chemistry between Im Yoon-ah and Lee Chae-min, combined with the tension unique to historical dramas, makes us even more curious about how things will unfold going forward.

 

Q&A

 

Q1. Is the original work of The Tyrant's Chef a webtoon or a web novel?
A1. The original work was a web novel, and it was later made into a webtoon and gained popularity.

 

Q2. Will the drama have a happy ending?
A2. The original work had a happy ending, but since the drama uses fictional characters, there is a possibility of a new ending.

 

Q3. How is the atmosphere after Park Sung-hoon left?
A3. Although she left the show after the controversy, the response from viewers is positive as Lee Chae-min takes on the lead role.

 

 

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