[OSENWORLD] tvN’s weekend drama Bon Appétit, Your Majesty (폭군의 셰프) is proving a breakout sensation worldwide — climbing to No. 3 on Netflix’s global rankings while breaking ratings records in Korea.
According to streaming tracker FlixPatrol, the series currently tops Netflix TV charts in 30 countries, including Japan, India, Vietnam, Thailand, and Indonesia. At home, Episode 4 reached 11.1% nationwide and peaked at 13.6% (Nielsen Korea), marking its third consecutive personal best and the highest rating among tvN dramas aired in 2025.
Yoona’s Rom-Com Reign
Girls’ Generation star Yoona leads the drama as Yeon Ji-young, a French chef who time-slips into the past and encounters a tyrannical king with a flawless palate. Viewers have praised her ability to balance humor and sincerity with delicate emotional nuance, reinforcing her title as Korea’s “rom-com queen.”
From subtle expressions that capture shifts in taste to the flicker in her eyes during romantic moments, Yoona’s performance has been central to the show’s surge in popularity.
Episode 4 Highlights
Episode 4 spotlighted Ji-young’s bold choice during a royal cooking contest, when she switched her menu midway to recreate a broth cherished by Queen Dowager Inju (Seo Yi-sook). Her heartfelt sincerity won the dowager’s favor and convinced King Lee Heon (Lee Chae-min) to spare rival chefs, restoring order to the palace kitchen.
Later, Ji-young prepared soybean paste pasta to comfort the king after he suffered a seizure. Their late-night kiss capped the episode, intensifying anticipation for the romance ahead.
A Global Hit in the Making
With Netflix global Top 3 rankings and record ratings in Korea, Bon Appétit, Your Majesty has quickly established itself as one of 2025’s defining K-dramas — blending culinary spectacle, palace intrigue, and rom-com heart, all powered by Yoona’s star performance.
The drama airs Saturdays and Sundays at 9:10 p.m. KST on tvN.
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