Yuna from Girls' Generation wins Visionary Award for her role in 'The Tyrant's Chef,' showcasing her culinary skills and acting depth.
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Yuna from Girls' Generation has once again left a meaningful achievement. Yuna attended the '2026 VISIONARY AWARDS' held on the 10th and was honored with the Visionary Award as the lead who led the drama 'The Tyrant's Chef' to success. In particular, Yuna played the role of chef Yong Ji-yong, who time-travels to the past, and dedicated herself to practicing cooking months before filming, perfectly building her character. She expressed deep acting skills by integrating the story of growth through cooking with her character, receiving positive reviews. Thanks to Yuna's efforts, 'The Tyrant's Chef' recorded a final episode rating of 17.4% in the metropolitan area, a peak of 20%, 17.1% nationwide, and a peak of 19.4% (according to Nielsen Korea), concluding with great popularity. On this day, Yuna stated in her speech, 'I had a lot of fun playing the strong and wise Yong Ji-yong, not losing my dreams in any situation,' and expressed gratitude to the production team, staff, and co-stars. She also mentioned, 'I chose this work because the subject of cooking was very interesting, and through this work, I felt once again that cooking has the power to unite everything. I thank viewers around the world who love and are interested in K-culture and K-dramas, and I want to greet everyone with various works without limiting the subjects in the future.' CJ ENM's 'VISIONARY AWARDS' is an award ceremony that selects individuals and works that show a new vision for the K-entertainment industry since 2020, determining the final award winners of the '2026 VISIONARY AWARDS' based on key criteria such as box office performance, platform contribution, public recognition, sustainability of IP, and character impact from all fields of CJ ENM IP, including programs, movies, music, and OTT (video streaming services) in 2025.
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