Actress Im Yoon-ah is delivering a passionate performance in the tvN weekend drama "The Tyrant's Chef." In this drama, Im Yoon-ah plays the role of French chef Yeon Ji-young, meeting viewers as a character who time-slips to her best moment and encounters the worst tyrant and a king with an absolute sense of taste. Im Yoon-ah solidly leads the overall narrative with her acting that encompasses various genres such as romance, comedy, and survival drama.

Im Yoon-ah particularly expresses complex emotions toward Lee Heon (played by Lee Chae-min) naturally and delicately, allowing viewers to deeply empathize with Yeon Ji-young's emotional changes. In the narration explaining the flow of the drama, she also naturally blends the nuances of emotion, enhancing immersion. At the ending of episode 10, she delivered a profound resonance through the narration, "It was then. I thought maybe it would be okay even if I didn't return to my era, my world."

Im Yoon-ah adds fun to the drama through various ad-libs. Memorable moments for the audience include how she squeezes gochujang in the in-flight meal scene, the gesture of aiming a gun at Lee Heon while being dragged to the palace, and the action of eating a jujube and spitting out the seed in the kitchen discipline scene. She also created comedic scenes by showing spontaneous banter with Oh Eui-sik, who plays Im Song-jae. The scene where she passionately sings Seo Taiji and Boys' "Come Back Home" while drunk also brought great laughter to viewers.

On "You Quiz on the Block," Im Yoon-ah revealed, "I wanted to complete the character 'Yeon Ji-young' by making even the smallest actions not look ordinary." This effort enhances the realism of the character and breathes life into the entire work.

"The Tyrant's Chef" airs every Saturday and Sunday at 9:10 PM and currently holds the number one spot in both viewership ratings and buzz. Im Yoon-ah's performance greatly contributes to the drama's success.

Ahead of the drama's finale, Im Yoon-ah released behind-the-scenes photos. On September 25, she posted several pictures on her official Instagram with the caption, "I will eat well, Your Majesty." In the released photos, Im Yoon-ah is dressed in a beautiful hanbok against a stunning landscape. The photos also include shots with fellow actors Lee Chae-min, Jo Jae-yoon, and Kim Kwang-kyu, which sparked enthusiastic responses from viewers.

Im Yoon-ah is passionately portraying Yeon Ji-young, who time-slips to her best moment and meets the worst tyrant in "The Tyrant's Chef." Through romance, comedy, and survival narratives, she adds diverse flavors to the drama, reaffirming her status as the "romantic comedy queen."

The final episode of the drama is scheduled to air on September 28. Im Yoon-ah's acting elevates the drama's completeness and leaves a deep impression on viewers. Her diverse acting and ad-libs serve as elements that enrich "The Tyrant's Chef."

Im Yoon-ah's performance continues to raise expectations until the very end of the drama, and her acting is expected to receive much love in the future. "The Tyrant's Chef" offers viewers unforgettable moments, with Im Yoon-ah shining brightly at its center.