Based on the famous online novel - " Bon Appetit, Your Majesty" about Yeon Ji Young (YoonA) - an award-winning talented chef in France who traveled back in time to the past 500 years. Here, she meets the tycoon king Lee Heon (Lee Chae Min) - known as the worst bully, and also a phlegm.
After 2 episodes, "The spearhead of the tyranny" is receiving positive feedback, especially in Asian countries. The film recorded viewership at 4.9% and 6.6% in the first 2 episodes, and also rose to 3rd place in the TV show category on Netflix Global as well as reaching the top 1 Netflix in Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia...
In addition to the humorous, romantic plot, the round-trip acting of YoonA and Lee Chae Min, the culinary elements in the film attract attention. Many viewers after watching the film expressed their desire to try making the avocado rice mixed that the female lead cooked in episode 1.
According to director Jang Tae Yoo, the highlight of the film The Asylum of the Tycoons Land is the culinary scenes, expressed with dedication and sincerity. For him, the film not only depicts the culinary profession but also recreates culinary art in a rich and diverse way.
Because the flavor cannot be felt through the screen, the dish must stand out visibly in each frame. We have to prepare and present it so that viewers can almost feel the flavor with their own eyes. Although that challenge is difficult, it is also very interesting - the director said.
With cooking scenes, the director cooperated with many famous Korean and Western chefs to do well from cooking processing to styling and presentation. According to him, although the culinary aspect is challenging, it is also the most interesting part of the production process.
Before The reward of the bond King, director Jang Tae Yoo had made his mark with many historical works such as Winter Solstice, Royal War, Flowers blooming at night... However, he admitted that the budget for this film genre is increasingly limited, making it difficult to produce quality works.
However, with "The officialdom of the tycoon", he and the crew made efforts to bring the audience a meticulous film. The director also expressed his hope to be able to carry out more historical and historical projects in the future.
