Lee Joo-an from ‘The Tyrant’s Chef’, a rising star with both freshness and acting skills.

[Seoul=RNX News] Reporter Jeong Seo-yeon = There is an actor who caught the attention as a new face in the tvN drama ‘The Tyrant’s Chef’, which delighted viewers with visually stunning food and lively direction in each episode.

It is Lee Joo-an in the role of Gong Gil, who left a strong impression with his intense presence and delicate acting.

After debuting in the hit drama ‘SKY Castle’ in 2018, Lee Joo-an made his mark with a unique aura and impactful acting, regardless of the size of his roles in beloved works like ‘Save Me 2’ and ‘True Beauty’.

Following that, he challenged historical dramas consecutively with ‘Fantasy Rhapsody’ and ‘The Tyrant’s Chef’, sometimes acting as a friend and sometimes as a reliable ally, leaving a strong impression on viewers.

In ‘The Tyrant’s Chef’, Lee Joo-an perfectly embodied the role of Gong Gil, a clown with many secrets, exuding various charms.

With graceful dance moves and agile actions befitting a ‘clown’, he added liveliness to every appearance, maximizing the character’s charm with his handsome appearance and strong physique befitting ‘the most handsome man of the time’.

Furthermore, he solidified his relationships with other characters, adding vitality to the drama.

Especially in episode 5, the scene where he humorously reenacted the choreography of Girls’ Generation’s ‘Gee’ associated with the character Yeon Ji-young played by Yoona became a hot topic on various online communities and social networks immediately after the broadcast. 

Moreover, as a character with hidden secrets, Gong Gil surprised viewers with unexpected twists.

The revelation that it was Gong Gil who shot an arrow at the king in the first episode left a shock, and after discovering the truth behind his sister’s death, he portrayed a complex inner world mixed with anger, sorrow, and futility, leaving a lingering impression.

Throughout this process, Lee Joo-an oscillated between dynamic action and rich emotional acting to flesh out a multi-dimensional character, enhancing the immersion of the drama.

In response, ‘The Tyrant’s Chef’ drew a steady viewership rise throughout its broadcast, culminating in its highest rating of 17.1% nationwide according to Nielsen Korea.

Additionally, it recently achieved global success, ranking 1st in the non-English TV show category on Netflix Tudum site. At the center of this, Lee Joo-an convincingly portrayed Gong Gil with growing acting as the episodes progressed, proving his potential as a next-generation leading actor.

Through this work, Lee Joo-an captivated viewers not only with his wide character adaptability but also with his profound expression of emotions and sensible ideas.

Showing a step-up as an actor, he once again proved his unlimited potential. Attention is drawn to Lee Joo-an’s next move, possessing both freshness and stability simultaneously.