'The Chef of Tyrant' pop-up stores to open in Fukuoka, Nagoya, and Osaka after success in Shibuya, featuring exclusive merchandise.
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Yuna from Girls' Generation and Lee Che-min star in the Netflix hit drama 'The Chef of Tyrant.' Due to the great response from the pop-up store held at the Shibuya location in October, additional events will be held in three cities: Fukuoka, Nagoya, and Osaka. To commemorate the broadcast of the hit Netflix drama 'The Chef of Tyrant,' the 'The Chef of Tyrant POP-UP STORE in Japan' was held for a limited time at Tower Records Shibuya in October 2025, attracting many fans and concluding successfully. Following the response from the Shibuya store, additional events will be held starting November 21 (Friday) at Tower Records Fukuoka Parco, December 12 (Friday) at Tower Records Nagoya Kintetsu Passe, and January 3 (Saturday) at Tower Records Abeno Hoop. The additional events will feature large panel displays that immerse visitors in the drama's world, original merchandise inspired by the work, and new displays of props and costumes from the show, including the 'Mongun-rok' and passports that appeared in the drama. In addition to Japan-exclusive goods, products from the pop-up store held in Korea will also be available, offering a diverse lineup. Furthermore, during the event period, customers who purchase eligible products will receive a random 'original cheki-style photo (9 types)' as a gift while supplies last. The drama 'The Chef of Tyrant,' produced by Studio Dragon, is a survival fantasy romantic comedy about a genius chef who time-travels to the Joseon Dynasty and meets a notorious tyrant who is also the greatest gourmet king. Yuna plays the genius chef, Yong Ji-young, while rising young actor Lee Che-min plays the worst tyrant, Lee Hong. Their outstanding chemistry has captivated viewers worldwide since the show's premiere. The final episode recorded a peak rating of 20%, ranking first in Netflix's global TOP 10 (non-English series) for two consecutive weeks and remaining in the TOP 10 for ten weeks. Fans can look forward to experiencing the world of the hit drama 'The Chef of Tyrant' at the 'The Chef of Tyrant POP-UP STORE in Japan.' Event Overview: 'The Chef of Tyrant POP-UP STORE in Japan' - Fukuoka: November 21 (Friday) to November 30 (Sunday) at TOWER SPACE FUKUOKA (inside Tower Records Fukuoka Parco), 10:00 AM to 8:30 PM. - Nagoya: December 12 (Friday) to December 21 (Sunday) at TOWER SPACE NAGOYA (inside Tower Records Nagoya Kintetsu Passe), 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM. - Osaka: January 3 (Saturday) to January 12 (Monday, holiday) at TOWER SPACE ABENO (inside Tower Records Abeno Hoop), 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM. - Free admission. Hours may change depending on the situation. Purchase Benefits: Customers who purchase eligible products during the event will receive a random 'original cheki-style photo (9 types)' while supplies last. The design of the benefits cannot be chosen. The content and handling of products may change without notice. For sales status, please check the official Tower Records website or each store's official X. Online Sales: Scheduled for mid-November 2025 at the IMX store. Some products may not be available for online sales. The IMX store will also handle some international shipping. For details, please contact the IMX store inquiry form. Organized by: Interactive Media Mix Co., Ltd. (IMX), Studio Dragon Co., Ltd. Produced and operated by: Tower Records Co., Ltd. Related Links: Tower Records Official Website.
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