Yoon-Ah & Chae-Min ❤️❤️ Good Watch!
Another time travel drama? Then I read, it is directed by Jang Tae-yoo, which made it a quick decision for me to give this 12-episode drama a try.
Then to discover actress Im Yoon-ah, who is delightful in her role as successful chef YEON JI-Yeong is truly a plus. I really liked her in this role which allowed her to show how talented her acting skills are. Modern chef thrown back to year 1500. Yoon-ah is so good playing witty, intelligent and skillful Chef Yeon, surviving all the trials and tribulation during the tumultuous reign of King YI Heon.
Her chemistry with (last minute change actor for this role) Lee Chae-Min as King YI Heon is perfect. In his first lead role, Chae-Min oozes charisma as the tyrannical King who softens through time as he falls for Chef Yeon. I was so drawn into his acting, with his strong presence, his powerful angry moments, sometimes he grins, then sometimes displays shy demeanor. His suspicion and distrust of members in the palace to the pain, when discovering the truth, as the drama unfolds makes it a good watch.
Supported by veteran fellow actors, beautiful cinematography, the director ensured that the heart of this period drama anchors around creative dishes served royally by Chef Yeon. A fusion of traditional and modern dishes mixed with herbs and flavors. So colorful and vibrant, the dishes lit up on the screen. However, I did find a few episodes dragged out longer than it should.
But, nevertheless, the overall entertainment value is still good with a combination of love, hate, revenge, fun and fantasy, all played out by actors who fell into their role without a flaw.
I enjoyed this drama as it has most of the ingredients I seek. The chemistry between Yoon-Ah and Chae-Min is worth the watch.
Then to discover actress Im Yoon-ah, who is delightful in her role as successful chef YEON JI-Yeong is truly a plus. I really liked her in this role which allowed her to show how talented her acting skills are. Modern chef thrown back to year 1500. Yoon-ah is so good playing witty, intelligent and skillful Chef Yeon, surviving all the trials and tribulation during the tumultuous reign of King YI Heon.
Her chemistry with (last minute change actor for this role) Lee Chae-Min as King YI Heon is perfect. In his first lead role, Chae-Min oozes charisma as the tyrannical King who softens through time as he falls for Chef Yeon. I was so drawn into his acting, with his strong presence, his powerful angry moments, sometimes he grins, then sometimes displays shy demeanor. His suspicion and distrust of members in the palace to the pain, when discovering the truth, as the drama unfolds makes it a good watch.
Supported by veteran fellow actors, beautiful cinematography, the director ensured that the heart of this period drama anchors around creative dishes served royally by Chef Yeon. A fusion of traditional and modern dishes mixed with herbs and flavors. So colorful and vibrant, the dishes lit up on the screen. However, I did find a few episodes dragged out longer than it should.
But, nevertheless, the overall entertainment value is still good with a combination of love, hate, revenge, fun and fantasy, all played out by actors who fell into their role without a flaw.
I enjoyed this drama as it has most of the ingredients I seek. The chemistry between Yoon-Ah and Chae-Min is worth the watch.
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