REVIEW: Bon Appétit, Your Majesty

Bon Appétit, Your Majesty is a South Korean fantasy romance drama that premiered on tvN on August 23, 2025, and is available for streaming on Netflix. The series follows Yeon Ji-yeong (played by Im Yoon-ah), a modern French chef who unexpectedly time-travels to the Joseon era during a solar eclipse. There, she encounters King Yi Heon (Lee Chae-min), a tyrant with an exceptional palate. Impressed by her culinary skills, he appoints her as the royal chef, leading to a blend of palace intrigue and evolving romance.

The show has garnered significant attention, reaching double-digit viewership ratings and topping Netflix’s non-English series chart for two consecutive weeks.

Personal Review:

I absolutely loved Bon Appétit, Your Majesty! From start to finish, it’s a rollercoaster of laughs, romance, and delicious-looking dishes that almost make you forget real life for a while. Honestly, there’s never a dull moment—you’re either giggling at the awkwardly hilarious situations, swooning over the sweet and subtle romance, or craning your neck trying to see how the next plot twist will play out. Sure, some of the twists are a little predictable (come on, we all saw that one coming!), but that doesn’t take away from the light, feel-good vibe of the series.

What I really loved is that every episode leaves you on a mini cliffhanger, not the scary kind, but the “I need my next dose of kilig and laughs!” kind. You find yourself genuinely excited to see what the next episode brings—whether it’s a culinary showdown in the royal kitchen, a playful teasing between the leads, or the king showing a rare soft side that melts your heart.

It’s a perfect mix of comedy, romance, and food porn (yes, the dishes look insanely good), making it ideal for those evenings when you just want to relax, laugh, and feel your heart flutter a little. By the end of each episode, you’re left smiling, maybe a little hungry, and already counting down the minutes until the next one. If you’re looking for a Korean drama that’s funny, entertaining, romantic, and lighthearted, this is your golden ticket to a stress-free, fun escape.

9/10

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