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

  • Drama Title: Bon Appétite, Your Majesty

  • Also Known As: The Tyrant's Chef

  • Episodes: 12

  • Air Time: Saturday & Sunday, 9:20 PM KST

  • Channel: tvN [source]

  • First Episode: August 2025

  • Language: Korean

  • Director: Jang Tae-Yoo

  • 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”

  • 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.