In 'The Chef of the Tyrant', Yuna's character time travels to the Joseon era, facing the reality of being trapped and needing to escape.
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*This article contains content related to the drama's story. Yuna from Girls' Generation was exempt from the selection of beautiful courtesans due to being too old. In the second episode of the tvN weekend drama 'The Chef of the Tyrant' aired on August 24 in Korea, Yong Ji-young (Yuna) was shocked to learn that she had time-traveled. While with Seo Gil-gum (Yoon So-ah), she got caught up in the selection. After being locked in a cell, she exclaimed, 'Did I really come to the Joseon era? Is this even possible?' She then cried out, 'So, this is the Joseon era, right? I'm not from here. Please help me. I need to go back!' and started to struggle, bound by her hands and feet. Yong Ji-young said, 'I see. I time-traveled. This isn't a fantasy novel, how could this happen? But if this is the Joseon era and what he said is true? Is he really the king? For now, I need to get out of here. I'll find a way to go back after I get out.' Then, the selection officials arrived and divided the women into two groups. The women on the right would serve the king, while those on the left would work in the kitchen. Yong Ji-young revealed her age as '27' and was assigned to help in the kitchen due to being deemed too old. Seo Gil-gum, taking a cue from Yong Ji-young, answered '28' and was also assigned to the kitchen, smiling with a mix of relief and a strangely displeased expression.
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