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1. ›Bon Appetit, Your Majesty@jhymi234d

   My only attraction to this series was based on the rumour that it was similar to Mr. Queen, and trust me, anyone who’s seen that series would be searching for something similar to feel a semblance of how it made them feel. So, I learnt that this series was similar, and since most members of the cast are actors whose films I’ve seen, I said, why not?

   Bon Appetit, Your Majesty (2025)

   

   Yeon Ji Young is a talented French cuisine chef, and the series begins with a national cooking contest hosted in Paris, which is more or less marks the pinnacle of her career. After the contest, while on the plane, there’s an eclipse, and right there in the bathroom, as Ji Young is trying to get rid of a stain, she’s transported to the Joseon era, during the reign of the tyrant king.

   

   The tyrant king, King Lee Heon, is taken by her cooking outside the Palace walls, and immediately makes her head chef at the Palace. But Ji Young is not prepared for the enormity of hurdles that await her, hurdles that she must overcome with more than just her cooking skills.

   My Thoughts and Rating

   

   I liked this series for a lot of reasons, but it didn’t start immediately. In the beginning, I was disgruntled because it felt like every word, mannerism and gesture of the female lead mirrored that of the lead actress in Mr. Queen. It felt like the directors had given her the playbook of the lady in Mr. Queen, and told her to master everything that made her, her. It was unsettling, but I soon got over it.

   

   I realized that the actress playing Ji Young brought her own uniqueness to the show, and she wasn’t a push over. I liked how she portrayed and interpreted her role with such finesse that it was immediately endearing. Also, the chemistry between her and the king were superb. I’ve seen a lot of Korean actors, but it feels like they made the perfect choice casting that particular actor. He was charming, easy on the eyes, and an excellent actor, through and through.

   

   I also loved the plot. If you’re familiar traditional Korean films, you’ll recognize the usual plot lines that characterize it. Envy, treason, spite, and so on. But this storyline was fresh, and had a lot of beautiful moments that made the plot gravitate from the regular story to something much more scintillating. I enjoyed almost every moment of it.

   

   

   My best part would have to be the cooking in itself. A sudden idea that comes to the head chef’s mind which she whips up and turns to a delectable meal, that is captivating, as it is mouth watering. I made it a point of note to always have a steaming bowl of noodles, or some other nice dish, so that my longing for the sights on my screen won’t push me to attempt to jump into it, lol.

   

   Frankly, the only thing I resented was the ending. In the typical K-drama way, it moved fast, but that wasn’t my issue. There were issues that were unresolved, and the fact that they brushed over it, and made it some grand secret we were never going to uncover made the entire thing look shabby. Like the directors didn’t know how to give it a befitting end, so they decided to tie it up in a convenient gift box, and call it a secret.

   All in all, it was quite an enjoyable series. No way near as amazing as Mr. Queen, but is more enjoyable than the average series. A strong 6.5/10. Would definitely recommend to any and every lover of traditional Korean drama, and more than anyone else, any lover of good food.

   Jhymi🖤

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2. ›Love At First Bite, Across Centuries: "Bon Appétit, Your Majesty" Review@merit.ahama241d

   I've finally finished the series that have been bugging all my social handles with clips, reviews and updates about it. When I saw the announcement of a new series and the cast to expect, I knew I was definitely going to see it as I'm a huge fan of the Yoona, the lead female cast since her role in "Big Mouth" and "King The Land"

   But if I'm being totally honest, I was curious why the hype about Lee Chae-Min, the lead male cast was on a high. I've only seen him twice and as a supporting character, "See You In My 19th Life" and "Love All Play", I can't even remember his roles clearly in those series. So I had one more reason, that is to see him play lead in this series.

   

   "Bon Appétit, Your Majesty" is a 2025 Korean historical series starring Im Yoon-ah and Lee Chae-Min in a story of food, love and royalty. The story explores the concept of time-travel and the power of history in the modern time. The story is in romance, fantasy and history genres, directed by Jang Tae Yoo from "My Love From The Star".

   The story is... A modern day (French) chef who have just won a top competition mysteriously time travels to the Joseon dynasty, meets a tyrannical king who have an extremely sensitive palate. She has to cook for him to survive in an era she had no idea how to return but with her knowledge from history books and her great cooking skills, she escapes death many times.

   In between the main story is every episode with a new meal prepared and displayed in such a beautiful way. From the preparations of the meals to displaying and tasting them, viewers are made to feast their eyes while learning about new dishes from around the world. This series is a perfect must see for all chefs and food lovers.

   

   Lee Heon, the tyrant king played by Lee Chae-Min did an excellent job with his role, I was so hooked that I understood the hype about him. He has a hurtful past which made him a tyranny as the history books says but the chef visit from the future changed the story by every little discovery and changes made, he didn't turn into a tyranny.

   I totally enjoyed his slow-burn romance with the female lead, who he first thought was a ghost but he was captivated after the first bite of her meal. With a palate so hard to please, he offers to make Ji-yeong the royal chef seeing that she makes meal as if she could see through his heart. From one bite to another, he slowly fall in love with her.

   

   Yeon Ji-yeong, the chef played by Im Yoon-ah is the star of the show. There are so many Korean actresses but I can't see any one of them playing the role of Yeon Ji-yeong as perfectly as Im Yoon-ah did, from her stature to beauty to character play, she did so well in being the perfectionist chef that the story needed. I bet a lot of practice went in for her to kill the role as great as she did.

   How she comes up with a new dish, hacks to replace what could have been readily available in the modern age and her passion while cooking were a great sight to watch. The chemistry between her and the other chefs is quite noticeable too, especially with the maid who has a great sense of smell that saved a lot of scenes.

   Over all, I enjoyed the watch so much that I saw it to the end in less than a few days. Although the ending was too rushed and I wish more scenes were added but regardless of that, I think it's a storyline I could see again after sometime. I'll recommend this series with a rate of 9.5/10.

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3. ›K-drama Review: Bon Appetit Your Majesty@nnurdiani262d

   

   Hello everyone, how are you? I hope you're all well. I recently finished watching a Korean drama. This drama isn't strictly a historical drama, but it does share the same theme as a historical traveler. Of course, this drama is very popular because Yoona from SNSD plays the role. Actually, among Yoona's dramas, I like Big Mouth.

   But, let's just review this drama. This drama tells the story of a chef who wins an international competition but experiences time travel to the Joseon era. Oh yeah, I forgot to introduce the actors. The main characters are Yoona and Lee Chae Min. I love Lee Chae Min in historical dramas. Lee Chae Min's acting is excellent.

   

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   Because Yoona and Lee Chae Min play the roles, I watched this drama. Oh yeah, I'm a fan of ongoing dramas. This drama tells the story of a Joseon king who falls in love with a royal chef. When Yoona enters the Joseon era, she becomes the royal chef, specifically serving dishes for the king.

   Meanwhile, Lee Chae Min plays a very evil king. In this drama, he is referred to as a tyrant. In fact, Lee Chae Min is very easy to kill. In this drama, the king's behavior is also influenced by his past, especially the memory of his mother's death. This is also what causes the king to become so evil.

   

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   On the one hand, the presence of the royal chef leads the king to fall in love. The king falls in love with the royal chef's attitude and the food he cooks. Yoona is transported to the Joseon era by reading a recipe from that era. So, how does it end? Is it a happy ending or a sad ending?

   Time travel dramas always have tragic endings. We all know this drama starring IU. It became one of the most legendary sad-ending dramas. At the end of the story, Yoona discovers that the royal-era recipe book is a heartbreak book written by the king for her. The recipes in the book are the ones Yoona created during her time in the Joseon era.

   

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   At the beginning of the story, after Yoona enters the Joseon era, the book she was carrying suddenly disappears while the king is writing it. The final episode of this drama is very dramatic. Bloodshed ensues. However, this brings the king to the present day.

   The king lives as a commoner and meets Yoona. This drama is entirely fictional. It has no connection to actual Korean history. That's all I can share in this article. What do you think? Have you watched this drama?

   

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4. ›Bon Appétit, Your Majesty | Series Review@josehany270d

   For lovers of romance, but also for K-drama lovers. Tell me you've already seen this series. Its final episode aired just a couple of days ago.

   Para las amantes de lo romántico pero también para las amantes de los K-drama. Díganme que ya vieron esta serie, justamente hace un par de días se emitió su último capítulo.

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   And if you haven't seen it, I'll tell you briefly what it's about.

   Bon Appetit, Your Majesty is a kdrama that begins by telling the story of a Korean chef who studied in France. This chef is mysteriously transported to the Joseon era where she meets the fearsome tyrant king. This encounter presents great danger for her, and because of it, she must also face great challenges.

   Y si no la has visto, brevemente te cuento de que trata.

   Bon Appetit, Your Majesty es un kdrama que empieza narrando la historia de una chef coreana que estudió en Francia, esta chef es misteriosamente transportada a la era Joseon en donde conocerá al temible rey tirano, este encuentro presenta gran peligro para ella y debido a este también deberá enfrentarse a grandes desafíos.

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   This chef is a tough character, as from the moment she arrives she truly begins to revolutionize the cuisine of the era, in addition to challenging the strict rules that exist in the palace.

   Esta chef es un personaje de armas tomar, pues realmente desde su llegada empieza a revolucionar la cocina de la época, además de desafiar las estrictas normas que existen en el palacio.

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   This is a kdrama that blends politics, history, romance, and even Joseon court etiquette. Don't worry, this series is quite easy to digest and a bit different.

   I have to point out something quite important: this kdrama is inspired by a true historical event, but the production certainly makes changes and adaptations to make it entertaining for us, the audience. It has a historical basis, but they obviously end up modifying many details and reversing roles.

   And of course, I also want to highlight that they also particularly focus on gastronomy, since one of our main characters is a chef, and here they show us how she, with her food, makes her way into this rigid environment.

   I don't want to say more to avoid spoilers, but as I said above, if you like romance, this series is for you. Plus, I'm sure this will be Netflix's next hit.

   Este es un kdrama que mezcla la política, la historia, el romance y hasta la etiqueta de la corte Joseon y no se preocupen que esta serie es bastante ligera de digerir y un poco diferente.

   Tengo qué destacar algo bastante importante y es que este kdrama sí se inspira en un hecho histórico real pero ciertamente la producción hace cambios y adaptaciones para hacerlo entretenido para nosotros el público, tiene base histórica pero terminan obviamente modificando muchos detalles e invirtiendo papeles.

   Y claro también destacar que particularmente el enfoque se lo dan también a la gastronomía, ya que uno de nuestros personajes principales es una chef y aquí nos muestran como ella con su comida va haciéndose lugar en este rígido lugar.

   No quiero comentar más para no dar spoilers pero como dije arriba, si te gusta el romance, esta serie es para ti. Además de que estoy segura que esta será el próximo éxito de Netflix.

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5. ›Bon Appétit, Majestad: Flavors that Transcend Time | Series Review [En-Es]@neruel270d

   Life is perfect, yet also unpredictable. On one side, there is a beautiful and successful chef; on the other, a tyrant king from the Joseon era. It is an exotic universe where the past and present intertwine in a flawless journey through time.

   La vida es perfecta, pero también impredecible. Por un lado, una chef hermosa y exitosa; mientras que por el otro hay un rey tirano de Joseon. Un universo exótico donde el pasado y el presente se mezclan en un viaje perfecto en el tiempo.

   

   Life is perfect, yet also unpredictable. On one hand, there is a beautiful and successful chef; on the other, a tyrant king from the Joseon era. An exotic universe where the past and present blend together in a flawless journey through time.

   Historical K-dramas often carry a bitter taste. Before watching Bon Appétit, Your Majesty, I only enjoyed two of this genre. One of them is Love in the Moonlight, starring Park Bo-gum, and the other is The Moon That Embraces the Sun, starring Kim Soo-hyun. The main reason I liked these two dramas was because of their endings.

   When I began watching Bon Appétit, Your Majesty, I hoped it wouldn’t end with the curse of most historical K-dramas: the protagonists either being separated or killed. One of the most favorable aspects of this story is that it starred Lee Chae-min, an actor who is quickly becoming a new rising face for TVN and Netflix.

   Lee Chae-min’s performance as King Lee-heon is flawless. What stands out the most is how he managed to embody both the aura of a tyrant and the vulnerability of a weak man, expressed through his diverse range of emotions. Lee Chae-min has only led two series, but this one propelled him into stardom. You could say he’s becoming the new Song Kang—a young actor, talented, with strikingly expressive features.

   Even more remarkable is the unforgettable performance of Im Yoon-ah. She is stunning, and I love all her works. King the Land, Big Mouth, and The K2 are dramas where she played leading roles. But in Bon Appétit, Your Majesty, her portrayal of Yeon Ji-yeong goes even further. Her acting transcends her previous characters, though it carries some similarities to her role in King the Land: sweet, strong, and determined.

   Los kdramas históricos tienden a tener un sabor amargo; antes de ver Bon Appétit, Majestad, solo me gustaban dos de este tipo. Uno de esos kdramas es Love in the Moonlight, protagonizado por Park Bo-gum, y el otro, The Moon That Embraces the Sun, protagonizado por Kim Soo-hyun. La razón principal por la que estos dos kdramas me gustan es por su final.

   Cuando comencé a ver Bon Appétit, Majestad, deseaba que no cerrara con la maldición de todos los kdramas históricos: los protagonistas separados o asesinados. Uno de los aspectos más favorables esta historia es que estuvo protagonizada por Lee Chae-min, actor que se convierte en la nueva ficha de TVN y Netflix.

   El protagónico de Lee Chae-min como el rey King Lee-heon es perfecto. Lo más peculiar es que el actor logró construir esa sensación de tirano y hombre débil con diferentes facciones. Lee Chae-min solo ha tenido dos series donde ha sido protagonista, y esta lo llevó a la fama. Se podría decir que es el nuevo Song Kang. Es un actor joven, con talento y que tiene notables expresiones faciales.

   Lo más destacable de la historia es la actuación memorable de Im Yoon-ah. Ella es hermosa; me encantan todos sus trabajos. King the Land, Big Mouse y The K2 son series donde ella trabajó como protagonista. En Bon Appétit, Majestad va más allá con su personaje como Yeon Ji-yeong. Su actuación trasciende los otros papeles que ya había actuado, aunque tiene una similitud con el de King the Land: dulce, fuerte y persistente.

   

   The K-drama consists of 12 episodes and has broken records worldwide. That caught my attention, and I understood why starting from episode 3. The series not only highlights the romance between the main characters but also showcases Korean culture—blending it with Western influences through the dishes the heroine prepares for the tyrant king.

   The adaptation of the episodes is solid, except for the special effects used in episode 12. I noticed the lower quality in the fantasy and magical scenes. However, this is a minor detail that I don’t hold against the show, considering the overall strong execution and storytelling.

   El K-drama cuenta con 12 episodios y ha batido récords a nivel global. Eso me llamó mucho la atención, y noté la razón a partir del episodio número 3. La serie muestra no solo el romance entre los protagonistas, sino la cultura coreana. Al punto de mezclar la cultura occidental con los platos que hace la protagonista para el rey tirano.

   La adaptación de los episodios es buena, excepto por los efectos especiales que usaron en el episodio número 12. Noté la baja calidad de las escenas de fantasía y magia. No obstante, es algo pequeño, y que no tomo en cuenta debido a la buena construcción de la serie.

   

   The storyline centers on a recipe book from the Joseon era. Suddenly, Yeon Ji-yeong stains the book with food, goes to the airplane bathroom, and reads the last page. That reading triggers a strange and magical phenomenon. She is transported back in time—no longer on a plane bound for South Korea, but in the Kingdom of Joseon. In other words, she travels—or rather, goes back—more than 200 years.

   During her journey, she encounters the tyrant king and ends up saving him, though she treats him as if he were insane. This enrages the king, and she is taken to the palace as a prisoner. One of the harshest aspects of the plot is that, in that era, women were treated as objects or bargaining chips. That was part of the culture of the time; today, things are very different in both South Korea and the West.

   Bon Appétit, Your Majesty did not disappoint me. It had a magical and charming ending, so much so that a special episode will be released due to its immense popularity in South Korea and around the world. What makes this K-drama truly unique are the meals Yeon Ji-yeong prepares for the king and the royal family. Each dish is a delight.

   In my view, it is the best K-drama of the year. I haven’t been able to watch many due to work, but I still consider this story the best. I hope you get the chance to enjoy it—feel the power of love, food, and culture woven into a single story.

   El argumento se centra en un libro de recetas de la época de Joseon. Repentinamente, Yeon Ji-yeong mancha el libro con comida y va al baño del avión y lee la última página. La lectura provoca un fenómeno mágico y extraño. Ella viaja en el tiempo. Ya no está en el avión rumbo a Corea del Sur, sino en el Reino de Joseon. En otras palabras, viajó o retrocedió el tiempo: más de 200 años aproximadamente.

   En el viaje se encuentra con el rey tirano y termina salvándolo, pero ella lo trata como un demente. Todo eso provoca la ira del rey y termina siendo llevada al palacio como prisionera. Uno de los aspectos más duros de la trama es que en esa época las mujeres eran tratadas como objetos o fichas de cambio. Ese aspecto era parte de la cultura del país; hoy día todo es distinto en Corea del Sur y en Occidente.

   Bon Appétit, Majestad, no me defraudó, tuvo un cierre encantador y mágico, a tal punto que se emitirá un capítulo especial debido a su alta popularidad en Corea del Sur y en el mundo. Lo que hace el kdrama sea único son las comidas que Yeon Ji-yeong prepara para el rey y la familia real. Cada plato es una delicia.

   A mi modo de ver, es el mejor k-drama del año. No he podido ver muchos kdramas debido a mi trabajo, pero considero esta historia la mejor. Espero que puedas disfrutarla; siente el poder del amor, la comida y la cultura en una sola historia.

   Images: Imdb 1 / 2 / 3. Designs Canva. Content by @neruel. English translation and grammar correction: Chatgpt - DeepL - Languagetool. Disclaimer: This is a personal opinion and does not reflect the facts or official views of the film.

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6. ›Bon Appetit, Your Majesty ------ 😂😂 | My Honest Thoughts@vickystory291d

   

   Imagine a world where a French-trained chef from 2025 wins a top cooking competition, then—in the blink of an eclipse—is suddenly yanked through time into the heart of the Joseon Dynasty. That’s Yeon Ji-yeong’s story, and man, does it start with a bang.

   

   She lands in the royal palace—more dramatic than any kitchen—orchestrates a wild rescue by slathering Vaseline in a life-or-death moment, and meets a king whose reputation for tyranny is matched only by his refined palate. When she feeds him, he's moved to tears recalling childhood warmth. I felt that—this isn't just cooking, it's excavating buried emotion with every bite.

   

   I love the fact that food is her weapon and a survival strategy and love language all at the same time. In episode 2, she finds herself in hopeless circumstances once again, as a captive who is told to prepare a sous-vide meal in order to be released. And even her cooking saves her--it reaches somewhere in the heart of the king. You feel that bond heating, becoming tense and painful as well as tender.

   But what a weak position that puts her in--not, of course, i n threading intrigues at the palace and avoiding rival cooks, but in being taught that he can send her to the stake with one poor swab. The stakes of each dish she puts on the plate, that pressure had me holding my breath on her behalf.

   

   In episode 3 we witness the court life that is quite bizarre: she is virtually the special guest in what is virtually a prison, but the king, mysterious, petulant, secretly lonely, starts to depend on her. There is a jester, competitive cooks and political rumors. It was her ability to make people loyal even in a place of fear known as a court that made me want her to win so much.

   Then episode 4 includes the royal cook-off. Suppose the strain: there are no swords, but the knives are. Ji-yeong has to cook better than the competition or they will get viciously punished in the palace. Amidst sabotage and court politics, she demonstrates kindness - defending the other chefs - and, to her credit, some well-merited respect. All this whilst acting upon the most critical palate of the world. That was close to the heart--how daring and kind can be when palace-walls are around.

   

   It isn’t the fantasy of cooking or time travel that is special here--it is the fact that food is a medium by which a modern woman can touch the courage of a modern woman, and reach out through time to a frozen throne. I pitied Ji-yeong--she is more than a chef jostled backwards in time. She is a person weighted down by her talents, who has to make do alone, creating her space by mixing and mashing more than ingredients; she is mixing and mashing hearts and memories.

   At the conclusion of these episodes I was not only entertained. I was hungry—for more, for her. Want to go deeper? I can walk you scene-by-scene through how her relationship with the king plays out, how ingredients talk, how Ji-yeong modern strength starts to work the politics of the court into the remaking of her own heart.

   

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