During an interview wrapped at the bus ambassador Hotel in Seoul, Yoona revealed the vast preparation he embarked on to embody his role of French cuisine. He started training almost six months before filming, attend cooking academies, practice knives’ skills and work with professional chefs, including Shin Jong Cheol and Oh Se Deuk, to perfect both Korean and Western dishes. “I wanted to perform every cooking scene, without double”, He explained, adding that he had collaborated in close contact with food stylists and the production team to guarantee authenticity on the screen.
Despite the first turbulence of the drama when the original male protagonist was replaced due to personal disputes, Yoona was focused on the construction of her character. “More than anything else, I thought it was important to complete Yeon Ji Young as a character”, he said. “Of course, chemistry with my co-protagonist was important, but I had so much to prepare like Ji Young that I focused on his journey.”
He then praised Lee Chae Min, who joined the cast in short notice as King Yi Heon: “It was really impressive the way he prepared himself so deep in such a short time. I am grateful for his dedication.”
Although Lee Chae Min is ten years younger, Yoona stressed that her professionalism filled the gap. “He has such a bright and healthy energy. On the set, he kept his lively mood with the jokes, but at the same time he is very mature, well prepared and concentrated. Don’t really feel the age difference when he works with him.”
Good appetite, your majesty The combined fantasy of temporal slip, the intrigue of the palace and the culinary art, becoming both a domestic and global success. Yoona’s performance was a salient moment of the drama race.
Sources: Nate
