Lee Chae-Min to Replace Park Sung-Hoon in ‘The Tyrant’s Chef’: Fans Debate ‘Too Young’ Casting with YoonA

Lee Chae-Min to Lead Opposite YoonA in New tvN Drama

Lee Chae-Min, known for his roles in Hierarchy and Crash Course in Romance, is reportedly stepping in as the male lead for the upcoming tvN drama The Tyrant’s Chef. This follows the surprise exit of Squid Game 2 star Park Sung-Hoon, amid a controversy involving his social media activity.

The K-drama, starring Girls’ Generation’s Im YoonA, has sparked discussions among fans about the age gap between the leads. At 24, Chae-Min is significantly younger than YoonA, who is 34, leading to mixed reactions online.

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Reports from Sports Chosun on January 13 confirmed Chae-Min is “positively considering” the role, as stated by his agency, Golden Medalist. Social media is abuzz with divided opinions. Some fans believe Chae-Min’s youthful charm complements YoonA, while others argue he appears “too young” for the role.

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One fan tweeted, “Young, handsome, and talented. He’ll shine!” Another wrote, “Too young for YoonA, this casting feels mismatched.”

Park Sung-Hoon’s departure stems from backlash over a controversial Instagram post involving an explicit parody of Squid Game. Despite his public apology, the incident led to a “mutual decision” between his agency and the production team for him to exit the project.

As anticipation builds for The Tyrant’s Chef, viewers await official confirmation of the new casting, hoping for on-screen chemistry that resonates.

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