Girls' Generation's Yoona Praised for Dedication on Set of 'The Tyrant's Chef'

Yoona of Girls' Generation, who is also an actress, was revealed to have nearly collapsed during the filming of 'The Tyrant's Chef.'

On the October 22nd episode of MBC's variety show 'Radio Star,' the special episode titled 'We Match Quite Well' featured guests Kim Kwang-kyu, Kim Wan-sun, Hong Yoon-hwa, and Jo Jazz.

Kim Kwang-kyu, who played the role of Um Sook-soo in the tvN drama 'The Tyrant's Chef,' which gained a syndromic popularity with a viewership rating of 20%, shared his experience working alongside Yoona.

He expressed newfound respect for his juniors after filming 'The Tyrant's Chef,' saying, "It was my first time working with Yoona. Historical dramas are filmed from 6 AM until sunset. The lead actors arrive three hours early to prepare. While most people rest to maintain their condition, Yoona was exemplary and worked diligently. I prefer using a double, but Yoona did all the cooking scenes and even scenes showing just her back herself."

He continued, "I warned her, 'You'll collapse at this rate,' and she nearly did towards the end of filming. Watching her, I thought, 'This is why she's successful.' Filming cooking scenes took 2-3 hours, and it was extremely hot at the time," he confessed.

Regarding Lee Chae-min, he commented, "He's tall and has a great physique. Born in 2000, his acting improved with each episode, and the director was very satisfied."

By Taeyuna, TenAsia Reporter youyou@tenasia.co.kr