Why is the drama of Yoona “Bon Appétit, your majesty” is creating a global feeling after only 2 episodes?

Few dramas K historic generates a buzz all over the world in just two episodes, but Good appetite, your majesty He succeeded exactly this. With Yoona and the nascent actor Lee Chae-Min, the drama of the Tv weekend is the captivating audience with his new mix of historical fantasy, culinary narrative and sparkling “love-hatred” romanticism.

A recipe for imagination, food and romance

The plot follows Yeon Ji-Young (Yoona), a modern chef who wins a better culinary competition in France, just to be mysteriously transported to the era of Joseon after opening an ancient cookbook. Lowed by his life and modern status, Ji-Yung relies on his culinary genius to survive in the palace, where he meets the feared King tyrant, Lee Heon (Lee Chae-Min).

By mixing time travel, food sciences and political intrigues, the drama uses dishes as both emotional and narrative tools. The knowledge of Ji-Young of Umami and chemistry of the flavor similar to MSG amazes Joseon’s elite. A plate of Bibimbap of Gochujang butter even moves the king to tears, mixing buried memories of his deceased mother. Food becomes a powerful metaphor for healing and transformation.

The stellar performance of Yoona wins Lode

Yoona, long praised for its traces of Roma EXIT AND Re the earthIt offers a performance that defines her career. He moves effortlessly between the modern comic wit and Sageuk Gravitas, interpreting Ji-Young both as an acute chef, a professional and a vulnerable woman captured in the Palazzo’s politics.

Fans and critics praised his precision in the cooking scenes, in which every gesture feels authentic, as well as his emotional depth in meetings tense with the tyrant. Online, spectators greet Youona how to have completely transcended it “Idolo actress” Label, proving an expert performer.

Explosive assessments and success of Netflix

The success of the drama is reflected in its numbers. According to Nielsen Korea, episode 2 marked 6.6% of assessments at national level, a 134% jump from its premiere. Now it is the most voted TV premiere of 2025 and has even passed the fantasy rival drama Twelve (5.9%).

At international level, the drama made the waves by inserting the global top 3 of Netflix (TV category) after a single episode, an extraordinary company for an original non -network. The Korean media called Climb “Unprecedented”, cementation Good appetite, your majesty As a global success.

Strong direction and growing clamor

Led by the Veteran director Jang Tae-Yoo (Lovers of the red sky, wind painter), the series merges humor, fantasy and emotional narration with ease. His shaded direction balances the tension between Ji-Young and the tyrant king while keeping the premise of time in time both fun and credible.

With only two episodes broadcast, Good appetite, your majesty It has already become one of the most discussed dramas of 2025. Its unique fusion of historical fantasy, culinary art and dazzling performance of Yoona pushed him to both record assessments and global success of the cards.

Sources: Nielsen Korea, TVN

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