We'll explain at a glance the fact that the character of Prince Yeon-hee in the new tvN drama 'The Tyrant's Chef' is based on the real-life King Yeonsangun, the meaning of the Chaehong system, and the behind-the-scenes story of the male lead, Lee Chae-min, joining the cast.

1. Why is the drama Tyrant's Chef so popular these days?

The drama that has been keeping us on fire every weekend these days is tvN's 'Tyrant Chef'.

hyundai This is a fantasy historical romance about Michelin chef Yeon Ji-young (Im Yoon-ah) who time-slips to the Joseon Dynasty and meets the tyrannical King Yeonhee (Lee Chae-min) with an exceptional sense of taste.

As Yeonhee's picky palate and Yeonjiyoung's cooking skills collide, the plot creates tension and excitement at the same time, and many people have already fallen for it.

2. Is Prince Yeonhui a real historical figure?

While watching a drama “Was Prince Yeonhui a real king?” Many of you were curious, right? To cut to the chase, Prince Yeonhui is not a real historical figure, but a fictional character based on Prince Yeonsangun.

It is an adaptation of the original web novel, Surviving as Yeonsangun's Chef, and can be seen as reflecting the personality and tyranny of Yeonsangun, the 10th king of the Joseon Dynasty.

3. Yeonsangun, Joseon's representative tyrant

Yeonsangun (1476-1506) was the son of King Seongjong and deposed Queen Yun, and is one of the most notorious kings in Joseon history.
Although things were smooth at the beginning of his reign, he became increasingly obsessed with power. They caused the 'purge' incidents by purging the opposition.

 

 

He also turned the palace into a place of entertainment and caused suffering to the people, and was eventually deposed by the Jungjong Rebellion.
The ruthless appearance of Yeonhui-gun in the drama is very similar to that of Yeonsangun.

4. What does the Chaehong system mean?

The Chaehong system, which was mentioned in dramas and confused everyone, actually existed in history.

 

Chaehong: Meaning ‘picking red flowers’, it was a system of selecting young beauties from all over the country and sending them to the palace.

Chaehongsa: The term for the officials who carried out this task. It wasn't a permanent institution, but rather a mission dispatched to local areas as needed.

 

In the end, it is a system that forces women to come. It is recorded as a symbol of human rights violations, public discontent, and moral decay. One of the reasons King Yeonsangun is called a tyrant is the Chaehong system.

5. How did Namjoo Lee Chae-min join?

The original male lead of the drama was Park Sung-hoon was originally scheduled to play the role, but he left the role due to personal controversy, and rookie actor Lee Chae-min was urgently cast in the role of Yeon-hee.

 

Lee Chae-min said at the production presentation "I felt a great sense of pressure and responsibility, but I approached it with the mindset of giving it my all." He revealed it.

 

He also said that he received a lot of help from the director and senior actors while working with Im Yoon-ah.
He is receiving favorable reviews as “the actor tailored to Yeonhee-gun” for his strong acting and presence that is unusual for a rookie. .

 

Q&A

 

Q. Is Prince Yeonhui a real historical figure?
A. No. Although he is a fictional character in the drama, he is a character created based on the real King Yeonsangun.

 

Q. What exactly was the Chaehong system?
A. It is a system that forcibly brought beautiful women from all over the country to the palace for the king's entertainment, and is a symbol of King Yeonsangun's tyranny.

 

Q. Who was the original male lead of Tyrant's Chef?
A. Originally, it was Park Sung-hoon, but he left the role due to personal controversy, and new actor Lee Chae-min took on the role of Yeon-hee instead.

 

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