tvN’s weekend drama Bon Appétit, Your Majesty wrapped up on September 28 with Yoona and Lee Chae Min’s romance transcending time for a closed happy ending. The finale showed Yeon Ji Young (Yoona) and King Yi Heon (Lee Chae Min) reuniting in the modern era after overcoming life-threatening challenges, sealing their love with an emotional embrace and kiss.
The final episode scored record-breaking viewership, peaking at 20% in the Seoul metropolitan area and 19.4% nationwide, making it the top program across all channels during its time slot. Among tvN’s key 2049 (viewers aged 20~49) demographic, ratings also soared, hitting a nationwide high of 7.6%.
In the finale, Ji Young took a sword strike meant for Yi Heon from Prince Jesan (Choi Gwi Hwa). As she died, the Mang Un Rok brought her back to the present, leaving Yi Heon devastated in the past. Though Ji Young longed to return, her attempts failed, and she resumed her life as a head chef. Yet fate intervened—Heon appeared in modern attire, keeping his vow to find her. Their heartfelt reunion ended with a kiss and a playful moment sharing bibimbap, echoing his earlier promise.
The drama captivated audiences with its unique blend of time travel, palace intrigue, and culinary artistry. Yoona impressed by balancing romance and comedy, while Lee Chae Min brought depth to his royal character. Supporting performances from Kang Han Na, Choi Gwi Hwa, Seo Yi Sook, and Oh Eui Shik elevated the story’s intensity.
The series also highlighted Korean cuisine with creative fusion dishes, presented with director Jang Tae Yoo’s cinematic flair. Its food-centered storytelling became a global hit, leading Bon Appétit, Your Majesty to claim the No. 1 spot on Netflix’s Non-English TV Show Global Top 10 for two consecutive weeks. It also ranked No. 1 in Gallup Korea’s “Most Loved TV Program” for September 2025 and dominated TV-OTT buzz charts for five straight weeks.
Crowned as the top romantic comedy of 2025, Bon Appétit, Your Majesty closed like a 12-course feast, offering audiences a rich, satisfying finale that solidified its place as a cultural phenomenon.
Sources: Daum
You must be logged in to post a comment.