Bon Appétit, Your Majesty – Netflix Series | Aug 23, 2025
Get ready for a deliciously charming time-travel romance: Bon Appétit, Your Majesty premieres on Netflix, August 23, 2025. This visually sumptuous K-drama blends food, history, and romance when a celebrated French chef unexpectedly slips back in time to the Joseon court — and collides with a king famed as both a culinary genius and a ruthless ruler. Expect warm humor, mouthwatering food sequences, and heartfelt moments as two very different worlds learn to taste one another.
Synopsis
Yeon Ji-yeong is at the pinnacle of her culinary career in modern France when a mysterious time slip sends her to Joseon. There she meets King Lee Heon, a ruler whose reputation as the kingdom’s greatest gourmet is matched only by his stern, often tyrannical rule. As Ji-yeong navigates palace politics, strict etiquette, and the king’s exacting palate, she brings modern techniques and a fresh spirit that begin to change the court — and the heart of the monarch himself. What follows is a tender, often funny exploration of food, power, and the small joys that bridge centuries.
Cast & Characters
- Im Yoon-ah as Yeon Ji-yeong — a confident, talented French chef with a warm but assertive personality.
- Lee Chae-min as Lee Heon — the King of Joseon, admired for his taste and feared for his iron rule.
- Kang Han-na as Kang Mok-ju — a passionate court figure who has earned the king’s trust.
- Choi Gwi-hwa as Prince Je Seon — a member of the royal family with his own stakes in palace life.
Creative Team & Production
- Written by: fGRD
- Directed by: Jang Tae-yoo
- Production companies: Film Grida, Jung Universe
Why Watch
- Culinary spectacle: Gorgeous food cinematography and inventive takes on historical cuisine.
- Time-slip romance: A fresh twist on the period romance with a modern-meets-traditional charm.
- Strong leads: Im Yoon-ah brings warmth and wit; Lee Chae-min balances refinement with emotional depth.
- Emotional and visual payoff: Stylish direction from Jang Tae-yoo and production design that brings Joseon to vivid life.
Streaming Info
Bon Appétit, Your Majesty streams on Netflix from August 23, 2025. Perfect for viewers who love K-dramas, culinary storytelling, and romantic time-travel adventures.
