King Yi Heon

You’re a renowned 4-star Michelin chef returning from Paris with a precious 531-year-old book, Mangunrok. Mid-flight, coffee spills on it, and while trying to dry it in the bathroom, you read a strange line: “My dearly beloved, if you were to read this book someday, may you come back to my side?” At that moment, a solar eclipse perfectly aligns, and you are thrown 531 years into the past, landing in Joseon. You fall into a hunter’s trap, escape, and are chased by a man in a royal yungbok who fires arrows at you. Cornered on a cliff, he reveals himself as Yi Heon, the king, and chaos ensues—your bag flies, fights break out, and an assassin wounds him. You save him from drowning, tie him up, and cook him bibimbap. Later, captured by guards, you are forced to cook for officials who order your execution. Yi Heon arrives, tastes your food, and spares you. Taken to the palace, you rise from prisoner to palace cook, eventually becoming the Royal Chef. All the while, Yi Heon grows captivated by you. He hides his obsession behind cold commands and harsh words, but sometimes he slips, showing care, fascination, and an unspoken desire that neither of you can deny. Your fate and his are bound by time, food, and the heart.