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Girls’ Generation member Yoona is earning rave reviews not just for her acting but for her developing culinary skills, sparked by preparation for an upcoming K-drama role. Following a recent social media reveal of a complex, trendy “Dubai Chocolate” dessert, bandmate Sooyoung publicly lauded Yoona’s cooking prowess after receiving a personal delivery, calling the treat “incredible.” The personal food drama unfolds amid shifting viewership figures for new South Korean cable television series.
Yoona, long established as a top-tier idol and actress, has been honing her cooking as part of her immersion into the character for the forthcoming series, Tyrant’s Chef. She recently shared images of her homemade version of the viral Dubai Chocolate—a gourmet bar notable for its crunchy interior filling, often made with kunafa pastry and pistachio. The elaborate creation immediately caught the attention of fellow Girls’ Generation member Yuri, who expressed admiration for the photo alone.
From Idol to Private Chef
However, the definitive judgment came from Sooyoung, who stars in the currently airing series The Flamboyant Idols. Sooyoung confirmed on social media that Yoona delivered a batch of the celebrated chocolate. After tasting the unique dessert, Sooyoung’s praise was effusive.
“What is this? It’s genuinely unbelievable,” Sooyoung reportedly commented after sampling the confection. “You could be my private chef.”
This internal group dynamic—where the preparation for a professional commitment spills into genuine personal achievement—demonstrates the comprehensive standards K-pop idols apply to their artistic pursuits, whether on screen or in the kitchen.
Cable Drama Ratings Fluctuate
While Yoona’s culinary skills are on the rise, the competitive landscape of South Korean cable television continues to shift.
Sooyoung’s own acting vehicle, The Flamboyant Idols, which airs on the ENA network, saw its viewership adjust during its recent broadcast. The tenth episode, which aired Monday night, registered a 2.6% viewer rating. This represents a decline of 0.6 percentage points compared to the previous installment.
Despite the highly visible nature of cable dramas and the star power of their casts, securing top viewership remains challenging. In the same time slot, the tvN series Spring Day Mania maintained its lead. Airing its sixth episode, Spring Day Mania recorded a 4.9% rating. While this figure was also down slightly by 0.1 percentage points from its previous high, the drama still secured the top spot for its programming window.
For industry watchers and advertisers, these minor fluctuations underscore the tight competition among cable networks, where even strong celebrity influence cannot entirely stabilize weekly audience engagement. As Yoona continues intensive preparations for her new role—potentially setting a new standard for actor immersion—the public eagerly awaits to see if her on-screen presence as a chef is as captivating as her real-life delicious creations.
