[OSEN=Reporter Daewoo Jang] Actress Im Yoon-ah (Girls’ Generation’s Yoona) shared warm-hearted news with an admirable act of kindness.
According to OSEN’s coverage on the 22nd, Im Yoon-ah gifted all staff members of the new tvN drama ‘Tyrant Chef’ with expensive massage devices.
This gesture seems to be Im Yoon-ah’s way of expressing gratitude to the crew of ‘Tyrant Chef,’ in which she stars. It is reported that she spent approximately 30 million won of her own money to give these gifts to all the staff members.
Im Yoon-ah also included a handwritten note saying, “I prepared this so that everyone can relieve a little fatigue and finish strong until the end. Let’s all stay healthy and motivated in the remaining time. I support you all, Im Yoon-ah.” Along with this, she expressed her affection for the project by mentioning her character ‘Yeon Ji-young’ from ‘Tyrant Chef.’
This is not the first time Im Yoon-ah has shown her thoughtfulness and warmth towards the staff. Previously, she has also given handwritten notes and gifts to the crew of her previous works such as the JTBC dramas ‘Hush,’ ‘King the Land,’ and the movie ‘The Devil Has Come.’
Following her warm gesture, staff members shared their reactions on social media, expressing gratitude with comments like “Thank you,” “My calves are totally relaxed thanks to her,” “Is she a goddess?” and “It’s so comfy and nice.”
Meanwhile, Im Yoon-ah is set to connect with viewers through the upcoming tvN drama ‘Tyrant Chef,’ scheduled to air in the latter half of this year. Based on a popular web novel, ‘Tyrant Chef’ is a fantasy survival romance that crosses 500 years, featuring a time-slipped French chef who encounters a king who is the worst tyrant yet a top gourmet. The show is directed by Jang Tae-yoo, known for works like ‘My Love from the Star,’ ‘Hyena,’ ‘Lovers of the Red Sky,’ and ‘Flower that Blooms at Night.’
Im Yoon-ah will play the role of Yeon Ji-young, a cheerful and resilient French chef. On the day she wins at France’s top culinary competition, Ji-young suddenly finds herself in the Joseon era. Instead of accepting a head chef offer at a Michelin 3-star bistro in Paris, she meets the worst tyrant and presents fusion royal cuisine just for him. The survival story of the unfortunate chef Yeon Ji-young, who faces an unexpected job change, and the emerging romance within, is drawing attention.