The final episode of ”The Tyrant Chef” is finally here, ”D-day.” What will happen to YoonA (SNSD) and Lee Chae Min? ... ”I gained strength thanks to the love and support” - they reveal their thoughts

The drama 'The Tyrant's Chef' has sent a heartfelt thank-you message to its viewers.

With tvN's weekend drama 'The Tyrant's Chef' set to air its final episode today (28th) at 9:10 PM, Girls' Generation member and actress YoonA (Yeon Ji-yeon), actors Lee Chae-min (Lee Heon), Kang Han-na (Kang Mok-ju), Choi Gwi-hwa (Prince Jaesan), Seo Yi-sook (Queen Dowager Inju), and Oh Ui-sik (Im Sung-jae) have shared their thoughts, leaving a lasting impression.

YoonA, who plays the strong-willed and decisive French chef Yeon Ji-yeon, struck not only the tyrant's heart but also the hearts of viewers, reminisced about the filming process, saying, "Just like Yeon Ji-yeon, who always cooked with sincerity, thinking of the people who would eat her food, I also looked back on my own heart and acted with sincerity in every scene." He continued, "There was a lot of preparation and a great sense of responsibility for 'The Tyrant Chef,' so the sadness is especially strong and it will remain in my heart for a long time. I am truly sad that it's already the final episode. I will never forget the time I spent as Yeon Ji-yeon, and the memories of the eight months I spent with Director Jang Tae-yoo, all the staff, and my senior and junior colleagues all over the country. Above all, I gained so much strength from the great love and support I received from so many viewers. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to everyone who has cherished 'The Tyrant Chef' and 'Yeon Ji-yeon' up until now."

Lee Chae-min, who charmingly portrayed the pure love of the charismatic King Lee Heon, shared his thoughts, saying, "I am happier and more grateful than ever that our drama is coming to an end with so much love and attention." She continued, "It was a precious time that taught me a lot, gave me growth, and gave me happiness. The memories of that time still linger, and it has become a great driving force for me in the future. I will continue to work hard to become an actor who can repay this with good works and acting," raising expectations for Lee Chae-min's future steps.

Kang Han-na showed off her strong presence through her character Kang Mok-ju, a concubine with unfathomable ambitions, drawing the ire of viewers. In response, Kang Han-na added warmth to her message, saying, "I've been so happy thanks to the love that was shown to 'The Tyrant Chef,' which the production team and actors created piece by piece. It seems that so many people, not just in Korea but all over the world, watched it together, and it will likely be remembered as an even more meaningful work. I hope that you will remember our work every time you eat delicious food, and that you will always be happy." Choi Gwi-hwa, who made history as a villain with her character Prince Jae-san, a tyrant who covets the throne, shared a joyous sentiment, saying, "Through 'The Tyrant's Chef,' I've heard a lot of praise, such as ratings tyrant, midnight snack tyrant, and heroic tale tyrant." She added, "I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the viewers for all the praise."

Meanwhile, Seo Yi-sook, who played Queen In-ju, who met a tragic death at the hands of Prince Jae-san, bringing the drama to a powerful ending, said, "I'm truly grateful to everyone who enjoyed the food cooked by the actors and staff in front of a hot fire in the hot summer, and for responding so enthusiastically to our 'Tyrant's Chef.'"

Finally, Oh Eui-sik, who played Im Sung-jae, a rare treacherous minister and loyal vassal of Lee Heon who met a heroic end, paid tribute to the staff who worked hard alongside him, saying, "I would like to express my gratitude to all the staff of 'The Tyrant's Chef,' who worked harder than any other production." He also concluded by saying, "We would like to express our sincere gratitude to all the viewers who enjoyed the 12 dishes we carefully prepared. It feels like you have sent us love even hotter than summer. I hope you will always be healthy and happy."

The final episode of tvN's weekend drama 'The Tyrant Chef," which provides comfort to those who may not feel satisfied with these kind words from the actors, will air today (28th) at 9:10 PM. It is available on Netflix in Japan.