Synopsis: Surviving as the Tyrant King’s Chef

Yeon Ji-young, once a celebrated French chef, suddenly finds herself thrown back into the Joseon Dynasty after a mysterious accident. There, her culinary skills catch the attention of none other than Yeonsangun—the most infamous tyrant in Korean history. One taste of Ji-young’s fried chicken is enough to enchant the ruthless king. Naming her his Royal Head Chef, Yeonsangun declares: “One bad meal, and it’s your head.” Forced to cook for her survival each night, Ji-young soon discovers that food is the only thing that can tame the king’s cruelty. But as their meals together pile up, so do their unspoken feelings. What began as a dangerous game of survival slowly transforms into something more. “He’s a madman… but damn, he’s handsome.” “Ji-young… I find myself craving more than your food.” The tale of Korea’s most notorious tyrant and the modern chef who stole his heart begins!