‘The Tyrant’s Chef’ Lee Joo-an, Turning Crisis into Opportunity… The Remarkable Power of a Versatile Ally

[Seoul=RNX News] Reporter Seoyeon Jung = Actor Lee Joo-an exhibited wit in moments of crisis, drawing admiration.

In the episodes broadcast on the 13th and 14th, of the tvN weekend drama ‘The Tyrant’s Chef’ (Directed by Jang Tae-yu, Written by fGRD, Planned by Studio Dragon, Produced by Film Grida and Jeong Universe), Lee Joo-an captivated viewers by seamlessly performing a range of emotions and spectacular action scenes, embodying the character Gong Gil.

In that day’s broadcast, Lee Joo-an played the role of a guide for the journey to create a pressure cooker, thereby increasing the drama’s engagement.

Having arrived with difficulty at the home of Jang Choon-saeng (played by Ko Chang-seok), he quickly deciphered the phrase written in front of it. He lightened the tense atmosphere with his comedic and sly behavior, altering the flow of the story. 

Furthermore, when Yeon Hee-gun (played by Lee Chae-min) struggles to control his emotions and becomes angry, Lee Joo-an remains calm, balancing the characters in the drama. He deduces the hometown of Jang Choon-saeng from his accent, providing a critical clue to Yeon Ji-young (played by Yoona), serving as a key contributor to the plot’s progression.

Even in ongoing crisis situations, he heightened the tension with swift swordplay and exceptional agility, while adding his unique wit, offering subtle laughter to viewers.

The tvN weekend drama ‘The Tyrant’s Chef’, which features Lee Joo-an capturing attention with his diverse charms, airs every Saturday and Sunday at 9:10 PM.

Meanwhile, Lee Joo-an is building his own filmography with solid acting, appearing in a wide range of genres in dramas such as ‘Save Me 2’, ‘True Beauty’, ‘Youth of May’, and ‘Fantastic Dragon’.