Royal Grace Meets Ruthless Ambition
Actress Kang Hanna has never looked more captivating—or calculating. Making her highly anticipated debut on tvN’s new weekend drama, ‘The Tyrant’s Chef’, Hanna took center stage as Gang Mokju, a seemingly demure royal concubine hiding deadly ambition behind a porcelain smile. Her performance? A masterclass in controlled intensity.
A First Impression Worth a Thousand Arrows
During the premiere episode that aired on June 23, viewers were introduced to Gang Mokju as a refined noblewoman who excels in poetry, painting, and music—a true renaissance woman of the palace. But things got spicy quickly. A flashback revealed that Mokju was once sold into a noble household, only to take a shocking turn by murdering her master. Talk about plot twists worthy of a Joseon thriller.
The Palace’s Hidden Power Player
Impressed by her boldness, the clan leader Je San Dae-gun—uncle to the tyrant king Lee Heon—brings Mokju into his inner circle. Suddenly, this delicate concubine is playing palace politics like a pro. Kang Hanna’s performance adds serious depth to Mokju, blending elegance with danger, all wrapped in a stunning hanbok.
Where Fantasy Meets Femme Fatale
Kang Hanna is no stranger to period dramas, but her portrayal of Mokju feels next-level. With her gorgeously orchestrated look and razor-sharp delivery, she makes Mokju feel like both an artistic muse and a political mastermind. Critics and fans alike are blown away by how she encapsulates the phrase ‘beauty that can bring down a kingdom’.
Don’t Miss the Intrigue
‘The Tyrant’s Chef’ airs every Saturday and Sunday at 9:10 PM KST on tvN. With power plays, past secrets, and plenty of royal drama already boiling over, Kang Hanna’s character is easily one of the series’ biggest draws.
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