Get ready for a sharp clash—literally. YoonA and Lee Chaemin turn up the heat in the newly released "Knife vs. Knife" teaser for tvN's upcoming fantasy romantic comedy The Tyrant's Chef.

🍽️ A Chef Meets a Tyrant with a Refined Palate

Premiering on August 23 at 9:10 PM KST, The Tyrant's Chef follows the story of a modern-day chef who time-slips into the past and encounters a feared tyrant king with an ultra-sensitive palate. The drama blends fantasy, romance, and culinary artistry in a fresh, genre-bending way.

🔪 Teaser Highlights: Two Worlds, Two Blades

In the newly released teaser, YoonA appears as Youn Ji-young, a chef in crisp whites holding a carving knife, while Lee Chaemin transforms into Crown Prince Lee Heon, dressed in a regal crimson robe and gripping a long sword. The teaser contrasts the modern and historical tools of survival—culinary versus political power.

👑 From Kitchen Battles to Royal Court Drama

As the two characters cross paths, the drama unfolds through the lens of "cooking," with knives that symbolize both love and conflict. The show promises a unique mix of sweet and salty moments as the two slowly develop chemistry through their culinary connection.

🎬 Mark Your Calendar

Directed by Jang Tae-yoo (My Love from the Star) and written by fGRD, the series is set to bring both laughs and heart to weekend nights.

The Tyrant's Chef premieres August 23 on tvN.