Yoona Shares Heartfelt Reflections on Final Day of Filming 'The Tyrant's Chef'

K-pop star and actress Yoona from Girls' Generation shared her thoughts on the final day of filming for the popular tvN drama 'The Tyrant's Chef'.

On the 29th, Yoona's official YouTube channel, 'Yoona's So Wonderful Day', released a video titled 'Yoon-Kive. Well done, Yeon Ji-young. Behind the Scenes of the Last Shoot of 'The Tyrant's Chef'.

In the video, Yoona showcased her chemistry with co-star Lee Chae-min on the set of the drama. When Yoona showed off the 'The Tyrant's Chef' team phone accessories with the staff, Lee Chae-min jokingly asked, "Why don't I have one?"

Yoona playfully responded, "Only those who are picked can receive one," to which Lee Chae-min expressed feeling left out, asking, "Who do I need to be picked by?" Yoona comforted him, asking, "What color do you like?"

When Lee Chae-min replied, "I like blue," Yoona humorously noted, "That's why your chef's uniform is blue," drawing laughter.

The staff praised their chemistry, and Lee Chae-min joked, "The horse and the dragon get along well," causing laughter. Yoona added, "We judge by zodiac signs, not MBTI," sharing the warm atmosphere on set.

Towards the end of the series, Yoona's character finds the 'Mangwoonrok', expressing, "I didn't know how the story would unfold. I was curious about where the 'Mangwoonrok' was, and I finally found it."

On the day of the epilogue shoot, which was also the last day of filming, Yoona shared her final thoughts. She said, "We started filming in January. I remember shivering in the cold winter, bundled up in hot packs and padded jackets, and now it's so hot that I can't live without a fan. Watching the seasons change while filming this project will make it more memorable."

Yoona also recalled feeling emotional after seeing Yoon Seo-ah, who played Gil Geum, cry after her last shoot. "The scenes passed by like a panorama. Since it was a historical drama, we filmed a lot in the provinces, so I couldn't go home often. I became familiar with the set and close to the staff. When filming ends, it will feel unfamiliar, and I might cry," she shared.

Playing the role of a royal chef, Yoona learned to cook for the drama. She expressed hope, saying, "I'm not sure if my cooking skills have improved after doing the drama."

Showing her bruised finger, Yoona recounted, "I was filming a scene where I had to run while holding a pressure cooker and fell. It really hurt, so it became method acting."

After the final shoot, Yoona received a bouquet of flowers and was moved by director Jang Tae-yoo's words, "Your energy was captured on screen." She said, "The director felt sorry for the tight schedule and told me to get some rest and sleep well, which made me emotional," expressing her affection for the set and staff.

Meanwhile, the fantasy historical drama 'The Tyrant's Chef', starring Yoona, achieved its highest viewership rating of 17.1% nationwide for its final episode.

Reported by Eun Jung Kim, TenAsia