Im Yoon-a 'The Tyrant's Chef' Surpasses Ma Dong-seok's 'Twelve' in Ratings After Just 2 Episodes!

tvN's weekend drama ‘The Tyrant's Chef’ has surpassed Ma Dong-seok's KBS2 drama ‘Twelve’ in the ratings competition after just 2 episodes, indicating a fierce battle in the weekend drama market. According to the ratings survey, ‘The Tyrant's Chef’ recorded 6.6% in its second episode, nearing the first episode rating of 8.1% for ‘Twelve’. Despite generating significant buzz that exceeded expectations, it showed a decline with a 5.9% rating in the second episode.

‘The Tyrant's Chef’ is a highly talked-about work featuring Im Yoon-a and Lee Chae-min in leading roles, depicting a fierce human drama set in a ruthless restaurant. Im Yoon-a's intense acting transformation and Lee Chae-min's charisma left a deep impression on viewers, and as the episodes progress, the tension-filled developments and conflicts between characters become more pronounced. In particular, the second episode heightened viewer engagement as the two protagonists faced extreme confrontations and choices, reminiscent of entering a 'gate to hell'.

Thus, ‘The Tyrant's Chef’ recorded a rating of 6.6% after just 2 episodes, closely approaching the ratings of ‘Twelve’, while the performances of actors Im Yoon-a and Lee Chae-min are gaining attention, raising expectations for future growth. A drama representative stated, “The early popularity is mainly due to the new genre attempts and the actors' passionate performances.” ‘The Tyrant's Chef’ airs weekly on tvN and is also available on various platforms including Netflix, broadening its viewer base.