Rising actor Lee Chae Min has been confirmed as the new male lead opposite Girls’ Generation’s YoonA in the highly-anticipated tvN drama The Tyrant’s Chef.

An industry insider shared with Sports Chosun on January 13, “Lee Chae Min has received the offer to play the lead role in tvN’s new drama *The Tyrant’s Chef* and is currently reviewing it positively.”

The drama tells the story of a French chef who unexpectedly travels through time and encounters a tyrannical yet food-loving king.

Set across 500 years, this fantasy romance promises a mix of survival, history, and heartwarming moments. The show will be directed by Jang Tae Yoo, known for hit projects like My Love From the Star and The Flower That Blooms at Night.

The production faced a big shake-up after Park Sung Hoon, originally cast as the male lead, stepped down following backlash over an inappropriate image he accidentally posted on his personal account.

On November 11, the production team announced, “After extensive discussions with Park Sung Hoon, it has been decided that he will no longer participate in the project. Both Park Sung Hoon and his agency have expressed their apologies regarding the incident.”

The unexpected delay forced the team to postpone script readings, test shoots, and filming schedules. With the pressure mounting, Lee Chae Min’s casting comes as a relief to the production team and fans alike.

Lee Chae Min has been steadily rising in popularity, capturing attention with his roles in Crash Course in Romance, Netflix’s Hierarchy, and MBC’s Bunny and Her Brothers.

Known for his fresh charm and growing acting skills, Lee Chae Min has become a favorite among younger audiences, especially within the MZ generation.

Fans are already buzzing about the chemistry he might share with YoonA, who has proven her acting talent in hits like Big Mouth and King the Land.

With Lee Chae Min stepping in as the new lead, excitement for The Tyrant’s Chef is back on track. Stay tuned for updates as filming resumes, and fans eagerly await this unique time-travel romance!

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Actress Seo Ye Ji has recently wrapped up her highly anticipated fan meeting and it was a huge success!

On January 14th, Seo Ye Ji took to her social media to share some heartwarming photos from her event. She posted multiple pictures alongside sweet heart emojis, giving fans a glimpse of the unforgettable moments.

The fan meeting, titled Fedora, was held on December 29th and marked a special milestone for Seo Ye Ji, as it was her first fan meeting in 11 years since her debut.

Fans gathered at the event, excited to meet the star. In one memorable moment, Seo Ye Ji posed with the crowd, making heart shapes and spreading love to everyone.

Banners like "Happy because of Ye Ji" and "We are always by Ye Ji's side" were displayed, showing just how much support the actress has. Seo Ye Ji smiled brightly, clearly touched by the overwhelming love from her fans.

On a different note, Seo Ye Ji recently shared an update on her ongoing legal action against malicious online posts. On January 9th, she revealed that she was suing the creators of harmful posts.

Her agency confirmed, stating, "We have appointed a law firm and filed the first lawsuit against approximately 130 netizens. An investigation is currently underway."

Seo Ye Ji’s fans continue to rally behind her, proving that they will always be by her side no matter what!

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