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Bon Appetit, Your Majesty

폭군의 셰프
Romance · Fantasy · Historical

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01 / A closer look

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Yeon Ji-yeong is a brilliant modern chef at the top of her career in France when a sudden accident sends her back in time to the Joseon dynasty. There she meets Yi Heon, a king feared as a tyrant but gifted with an extraordinary sense of taste, who can tell at once whether a dish is worthy of him. To survive in the palace, Ji-yeong must cook her way through court politics, jealous rivals and a king who is dangerous, lonely and strangely drawn to her food. Bon Appetit, Your Majesty is a delicious mix of time travel, palace intrigue and romance. The food scenes are mouth-watering, Yoona is warm and determined as Ji-yeong, and Lee Chae-min is compelling as a king who is both frightening and vulnerable. The history is fictionalised and the tyrant is softened for romance, so do not watch it for accuracy. Watch it for the cooking, the chemistry and the pure fun of a modern chef changing a kingdom one dish at a time.

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02 / The watch guide

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12
Episodes
Completed

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04 / A closer look

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Story appeal

A Michelin-level chef time-slips to Joseon — and must cook for a tyrant king with a perfect palate.

Yeon Ji-yeong is a brilliant modern chef at the top of her career in France when a sudden accident sends her back in time to the Joseon dynasty. There she meets Yi Heon, a king feared as a tyrant but gifted with an extraordinary sense of taste, who can tell at once whether a dish is worthy of him. These notes explore the premise; they are not a review of the full series.

Why you'll get hooked

  • Mouth-watering food scenes in a Joseon palace.
  • A modern chef versus a tyrant king with a perfect palate.
  • Warm, funny and hugely entertaining.

Bon Appetit, Your Majesty: at a glance

  • Original title: 폭군의 셰프
  • Genres: Romance · Fantasy · Historical
  • Network / platform listed: tvN
  • Episodes listed: 12
  • First release listed: 23 August 2025

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Oxfea Score: 8.3/10 — Highly recommended. Delicious fun — a time-slip romance best enjoyed like a great meal.

Production details are drawn from public records including Wikipedia, Namuwiki and TMDB. Streaming availability varies by location.

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