[OSENWORLD] The brand-new tvN weekend drama Bon Appétit, Your Majesty is not only dominating domestic ratings but also resonating strongly with global audiences.
At its debut on August 23, Bon Appétit, Your Majesty recorded a remarkable national average of 4.9% (5.1% in the Seoul metropolitan area) and peaked at 6.8% at its highest point, marking the strongest opening for a tvN Saturday–Sunday drama this year. By its second episode, the drama had risen to 6.6% nationwide and 6.5% in the metropolitan area, with a peak of 8.7%, instantly claiming the #1 spot in its time slot across all cable and general programming channels. It also ranked first among viewers aged 20–49, underscoring its powerful early momentum.
Internationally, the series has gained remarkable traction. According to global OTT tracker FlixPatrol, it debuted at #3 on the weekly leaderboard, placing it alongside top-performing Netflix originals. It topped charts in Brazil and Chile in Latin America, Saudi Arabia and Qatar in the Middle East, and Thailand and Vietnam in Southeast Asia. It also ranked #4 in the U.S. and #6 in the U.K., holding the #1 position in a total of 23 countries.
Adapted from Park Kook-jae’s web novel Surviving as Yeonsan-gun’s Chef, the drama follows Michelin three-star chef Yeon Ji-yeong (Im Yoon-ah), who time-travels to the Joseon dynasty and encounters King Lee Heon (Lee Chae-min), a tyrant gifted with an extraordinary palate. Mixing modern cooking with royal court cuisine, the show layers romance, political intrigue, and fantasy comedy into a fast-paced narrative that has gripped viewers from the start.
Directed by Jang Tae-yoo (My Love from the Star, Deep Rooted Tree) and written by fGRD, the drama has drawn praise for its polished visuals, sharp storytelling, and standout performances from Im Yoon-ah and Lee Chae-min.
With both ratings success and international buzz, Bon Appétit, Your Majesty is emerging as a major new player in the K-drama wave, poised to become the next historical-romantic phenomenon.
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