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  • Rowoon to Enlist on October 27 — Promises to Continue Acting After Service

    Actor Rowoon shared his thoughts on the conclusion of the Disney+ drama series Tackryu (Turbid Stream) ahead of his upcoming military enlistment.

    Through his agency FNC Entertainment, Rowoon said on the 20th, “It was an honor to take part in Tackryu before my enlistment. This project gave me great courage and confidence in my acting career. I was truly happy to create such a wonderful piece with amazing colleagues.”

    He continued, “I sincerely thank all the viewers who have watched Tackryu. I hope you’ll remember this drama for a long time. Even after I return from the military, I plan to continue acting without rest, so please keep supporting me.”

    In Tackryu, Rowoon played the lead role of Jang Si-yul, marking his most intense transformation since debut. He portrayed the emotional journey of a man who rises from a humble worker to a powerful figure with extraordinary depth, displaying his impressive acting range. Performing most of his action scenes himself, Rowoon once

    again proved his limitless potential as an actor.

    Rowoon is set to begin his mandatory military service on October 27.

  • Cooking, Time Travel, and Romance: “Tyrant’s Chef” Captivates Viewers

    The tvN weekend drama “Tyrant’s Chef”, starring YoonA, has set a new personal ratings record, continuing its upward momentum.

    Episode 8, aired on the 14th, recorded a metropolitan household average of 15.8% (peaking at 18.1%) and a nationwide household average of 15.4% (peaking at 17.4%), securing the No.1 spot across all channels in its time slot, according to Nielsen Korea.

    In the drama, YoonA plays Yeon Ji-Young, a chef who time-slips from the present day into the past, where she encounters the tyrant Lee Heon (played by Lee Chae-Min). Their romantic comedy storyline has heightened viewers’ immersion each week.

    Performing her cooking scenes without a stand-in, YoonA has been praised for her delicate expressions and steady acting, which enhance the believability of her character. As the series progresses, the romance and tension continue to build, boosting both popularity and ratings.