tvN’s upcoming weekend series “Bon Appétite, Your Majesty” is coming this August 2025, and it promises a tasty mix of romance, comedy, and historical fantasy!
This drama tells the story of Yeon Ji-Young (played by Lim Yoon-A), a cheerful and talented French chef. Just after winning a top cooking contest in France, she suddenly finds herself transported back to the Joseon era.
Air Date and Details
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Drama Title: Bon Appétite, Your Majesty
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Also Known As: The Tyrant's Chef
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Episodes: 12
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Air Time: Saturday & Sunday, 9:20 PM KST
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Channel: tvN [source]
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First Episode: August 2025
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Language: Korean
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Director: Jang Tae-Yoo
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Writer: Park Kuk-Jae (based on his web novel)
What is the drama about?
Yeon Ji-Young (played by Lim Yoon-A) is a happy and talented chef who cooks French food. She wins a cooking contest, but then something strange happens — she travels back in time to the Joseon era (a time when kings ruled Korea)!
There, she meets King Lee Heon (played by Lee Chae-Min), a scary king who has a strong taste for food. He tries her cooking and loves it. So, he brings her to the palace to cook for him every day.
Now, Ji-Young has to make delicious food for the king — or else he might punish her!
Main Cast of “Bon Appétite, Your Majesty”
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Lim Yoon-A as Yeon Ji-Young
→ A cheerful chef from modern times who travels to the Joseon era. -
Lee Chae-Min as King Lee Heon
→ A powerful and picky king who loves Ji-Young’s cooking. -
Kang Han-Na as Kang Mok-Ju
→ The king’s concubine who wants more power. -
Choi Gwi-Hwa as Prince Jesan
→ The king’s rival and a strong political enemy.