New Record! 'Bon Appetit, Your Majesty' Hits 15% and Becomes the Most Popular tvN Drama This Year

Kapanlagi.com - The latest historical fantasy drama "Bon Appetit, Your Majesty" is capturing public attention. In just six episodes, this drama has achieved a viewer rating of 15%, making it the highest-rated drama on tvN this year and dominating the weekend time slot.

The sixth episode aired on September 7, 2025, recorded an average rating of 13.1% in the Seoul area with a peak of 15.1%. Meanwhile, nationally, the drama achieved an average of 12.7% with a highest rating of 14.5%, setting a new personal record.

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1. Successfully Dominating Across All Channels

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Not only excelling in overall viewership, this drama also dominates the 20-49 age segment, which is the primary target for television advertising. In that category, "Bon Appetit, Your Majesty" recorded an average of 4.2% (peak 4.6%) in Seoul and 4.9% (peak 5.3%) nationwide. This figure places it at the top compared to all channels, including national TV stations.

Since its premiere on August 23, 2025, with a rating of 4.9%, the trend of increasing viewership has been consistent: 6.6% in episode 2, 7.6% in episode 3, 11.1% in episode 4, and finally reaching 15% in episode 6.

2. A Brief Synopsis That Will Make Viewers Curious

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"Bon Appetit, Your Majesty" tells the story of a famous French chef who is mysteriously thrown into the Joseon era. He meets King Lee Heon (played by Lee Chaemin) and develops a romantic relationship with Yeon Ji Yeong (YoonA) while facing royal conflicts.

The sixth episode presents intense conflict through a culinary battle against a Ming envoy. Yeon Ji Yeong temporarily loses an important recipe but manages to impress foreign guests with her Joseon-style macarons. At the end of the episode, she is determined to face the big competition with full confidence, leaving a challenging remark, "Get ready, envoy. I will show you the heat of the Joseon kitchen."

3. The Chemistry Between YoonA and Chaemin and Audience Enthusiasm

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The romantic relationship between Yeon Ji Yeong and King Lee Heon has become a special highlight. Sweet moments as they shop for chili peppers at the market and exchange gifts like a butterfly-shaped norigae, flower shoes, silk fabric, and iris flowers create scenes that make the audience smile.

The warmth of their interactions, combined with beautiful cinematography, has garnered much praise from the public:

• "Their chemistry is amazing."
• Lee Chae Min fits perfectly in historical dramas, reminiscent of Hyun Bin."
• The drama's CGI is unique, funny yet still magnificent."

4. Achieving Success on the Global Stage

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The popularity of this drama has also reached international levels. Streaming on Netflix, "Bon Appetit, Your Majesty" successfully ranked 1 in 29 countries including Korea and Japan, and made it to the Top 10 in 91 countries. On social media, this drama dominated conversations, even holding the number one position in the TV-OTT drama popularity ranking by Good Data Corporation for two consecutive weeks.

YoonA's acting performance has received much appreciation for her ability to balance elements of comedy, romance, and deep emotions. Meanwhile, Lee Chae Min, who replaced actor Park Sung Hoon, has surprised the public with solid acting and strong chemistry with YoonA.

5. The Touch of Director Jang Tae Yoo

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The success of this drama is inseparable from the hands of director Jang Tae Yoo, who previously worked on popular works such as Painter of the Wind, Deep Rooted Tree, and My Love from the Star. He is able to combine historical settings with fantasy as well as the nuances of romantic comedy, resulting in an interesting spectacle.

The story about a woman who holds the position of head royal chef, a role usually reserved for men, has been appreciated as an engaging and progressive narrative.

Now, the audience is waiting to see if Yeon Ji Yeong can uphold the honor of King Lee Heon, the dignity of the royal chefs, and also the future of Joseon. A hotter culinary battle awaits.

Episode 7 "Bon Appetit, Your Majesty" is scheduled to air on Saturday, September 13 at 21:10 KST. Don’t miss the continuation of this exciting story, KLovers!

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