1IMO the best kdrama of 2025
I knew about this kdrama since Park Sunghoon's controversy and the addition of Lee Chaemin as the ML. I didn't know Lee Chaemin before BAYM, so I didn't know what to expect about his performance... And wow, what a performance, he really deserves an award!!! Not only him, but also the FL. I read Yoona learnt how to cook all the dishes for the kdrama for 3 months, she really worked hard. Their chemistry is insane, since the 1st episode I couldn't stop laughing with their interactions. For me, one of the best couples ever.I also want to mention Mokju and Jesan. I really hate them both as characters, but the actors ate with their acting too, really well portrayed villains.
The secondary characters😭 what can I say about them apart from: I LOVE THEM. Each one has an special moment in the drama, and they're all so funny and memorable!!!
Even the romance wasn't the main focus (it was the cooking, which I really loved) the ship was delivering, really they deserve couple of the year award. They're chaotic, funny and so protective of each other, so cute romance😭
I feel that in most time-travel dramas, the mc's profession looses importance when the plot develops, but here no, the FL being a chef was importante since the beginning to the end, and I really love that. In every scene where Yoona cooks or they show the dishes, I felt hungry, fr what an amazing food aesthetic they made!!
For me, it was the kdrama of the year, it gave me everything I love: good chemistry and romance, funny scenes and memorable characters. It was horrible for me to wait EACH WEEK for new episodes, my whole week since the release of the kdrama was just me watching edits on tiktok cause I was so excited.
The only thing I need now is a modern rom-com starring Yoona and Chaemin!!!
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YOU'LL DEFINITELY FEEL HUNGRY
Please I have been travelling from a few weeks now and the only reason I was same was this drama. The storyline and everything made perfect sense and you'll love it, it has the perfect balance of comedy, drama, romance (godddd the yearning) and the scheming plot weaved in perfectly. The cast couldn't have been more perfect than this, every actor did their job perfectly, the chinese dubbing was a off for me as a I also watch C-dramas but otherwise everything else was pure joy.Every episode was amazing, I was waiting for this show every weekend and it's really sad that it is over😭. I would have thrown hands if this has a sad ending somehow but man oh man the way they gave every character a good ending is what I loved more about this. Like they did not skip one good character and that's amazinggg. This show just raised the bar high, and the way I have been into time travel and period dramas recently this just added more to my interest.
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An Unexpected Gem
The best advice I can give to someone about to start this drama is: go in with low/no expectations.This drama works best when you're not expecting too much. Is it perfect? No. There are definitely a few plot inconsistencies, and at times the story seems to spend energy on things that don’t fully pay off in the end, but if you’re looking for something light, fluffy, and centered around food, this is a solid pick.
I went in already liking Yoona, which is a sentiment that, surprisingly, isn’t shared by most kdrama fans, but for me, she carried the drama just as much as (if not more than) Lee Chae Min, who’s been receiving most of the praise. While she held her own in both the lighthearted and more emotional scenes, I believe a lot of her performance’s charm comes down to the fact that the role was just a perfect fit for her. Her natural charm added warmth and levity to the tone of the show, and I genuinely think she deserves more recognition for it, especially knowing how hard she worked to prepare for it.
Lee Chae Min, on the other hand, was a bit of a surprise. I didn’t enjoy his performance in Crushology 101, but the teasers for BAYM intrigued me. And like many others watching week by week, I found myself pleasantly surprised by how well he portrayed the king. His performance was charming and sincere, even if his acting style leans a bit too dramatic for my personal taste. Still, I can’t deny that he did a great job.
The chemistry between the leads was lovely. Not explosive, but comfortable and intimate in a way that felt lived-in. Their scenes together were always a highlight. Just don’t go in expecting a romance-heavy drama. It’s more of a slow burn, with food taking center stage far more than the love story.
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a good combo of cooking, romance and comedy
i love watching stuff abt cooking so i started this and i was kind of surprised.at first i was not sure abt comedy but it worked well given how absurd our lead's situation was. the cooking parts were so mouthwatering and had a nice addition of giving us more knowledge.
the romance was also nice, they both fell in love at a good pace and his loserism was cute. all their convos and interactions were cute
the political things were a not needed imo, and the king being inspired from an actual king who was ten times worse was icky. couldn't they just make up some history and make up some king.
the ending lost me, ik ppl did not want another ktrauma but i lowkey wished for the angst. and they didn't even execute the ending well, how did he come to the future, how did he adapt so well, what was he doing all those months, why does he have all the memory and the rest of the cooks don't remember.
yoona and chaemin were great, they had nice chemistry and handled the comedy well. both of them brought their own charms
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It may not serve the perfect ending, but still a dish worth tasting at least once
Bon Appetit, Your Majesty is a drama that left me with mixed but memorable feelings. At its core, it’s an enjoyable story with beautifully presented cooking scenes that are both aesthetically pleasing and emotionally engaging. The way characters respond to food in the beginning was one of the highlights for me—fun, warm, and very entertaining.The pacing of the story starts off well, making it easy to follow and enjoyable, but somewhere past the halfway point it begins to feel rushed. While the plot was intriguing, something seemed missing, especially in the romance. The female lead’s feelings toward the male lead never felt fully convincing or deeply developed, which made their sudden love story less impactful. Instead, the drama often felt more like a slice-of-life journey through the Joseon dynasty, with romance added in a way that didn’t fully bloom.
The biggest letdown for me was the ending. Rather than giving a satisfying or emotional conclusion, it leaned toward an avoidant type of closure. Since this is a time-travel drama, I expected at least a clearer explanation or emotional closure of how the male lead could reunite with the female lead. Instead, the finale felt incomplete, leaving me wishing for either a truly happy ending or even a bittersweet, sad ending—anything more conclusive than what we got.
Despite its flaws, Bon Appetit, Your Majesty is still worth watching if you enjoy historical settings with a touch of fantasy and food-centered storytelling. It’s a good drama with beautiful visuals and charming moments, though you might find yourself craving a more satisfying conclusion.
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Deliciously Dangerous
This drama was so much better than I had imagined!!!!I had only ever seen Yoon A in King the Land which was a very cringey show for me and I didn’t enjoy watching it at all, so before starting this drama I was doubting Yoon A’s performance but she was amazing! Hilarious in funny scenes and cute in some as well. Lee Chae Min was a new actor for me but I think his acting was phenomenal. My highlight in terms of acting was Kang Han Na as Mokju!!! Her acting was top-notch!!!
So far for the plot, I liked it. The end felt a bit rushed. Although I did enjoy the cooking battle, they could have shortened the scenes there a bit and added one more episode in the end, when the main leads meet again in the modern times.
I had the same questions as everyone else for the end about how he managed to get to modern times (I assume it was the one page that fell on him), and did he have money? (Maybe he sold his sword 😂). I would have loved to see his journey. I am sure it would have been very entertaining to watch 😂😂😂
I guess my theories for the end came true! I rather thought they would go back together instead of seperately and then meeting by surprise. But eventually he came as himself and not as a descendant like all the other characters 😍☺️☺️
Now I want a season 2 showing their lifes in modern day Seoul
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Maybe I just hate romcoms.
Either I hate rom-coms or Korea has lost its touch because wtf was this?! First of all, what a weird choice to pick the creepy pervert from Trecherous and try to make him the main character of your "history misunderstood this monster" narrative. I may excuse the trick for Wang So because there is evidence to support his not-awfulness abolishing slavery, hello?!) or making the puppet king Cheol Jung into a tragic rebel but this one just makes no sense! The show just gives up trying to be even slightly respectful to facts about two episodes into the show. Because there are honestly way too many corrupted officials in this story that they have to whitewash so they just go for silly buffoonery and don't even try to make this a respectable narrative.Next thing, why did they cast a 12-year-old to play the king?! At no point in the show does it ever work to suspend the disbelief that this child is a formidable, dangerous king with immense power and bloodthirst... that's literally a teenager throwing a temper tantrum! And yes. I could TELL both women in his life had like...a decade on him! Those actresses just carry themselves with the wisdom and confidence that comes with age and this kid was in the kiddy pool beside them. Was there not one actor in his 40s who was willing to take this role?!
But I guess if Oppa doesn't have that kpop idol glow, the romcom charade won't sell, then, would it?!
Then you have...the plot. First of all, this was not romantic. At all. Why is this woman interested in the king?! He has no depth of personality to make him attractive. He is either threatening to kill her or throwing a temper tantrum over his mom, or putting her in situations that are life threatening. None of this was remotely romantic. Even him falling for her makes no sense. A dude known for his perversion and debased behavior, blusing like the actual teenage virgin that he is over a woman who is literally just doing her job...I have never been this angry being fed cliche kdrama rom-com moves. I swear if I was richer I would have thrown my slipper at my TV (but I can't afford breaking my TV!).
Someone needs to stop. Either the drama writers. The producers. The directors...someone needs to stop. This is garbage. How many times are you going to reuse a grown woman going noodle leg and falling on top of a giant man who should be strong enough to hold his footing when a feather-weight woman trips into his chest!
LIKE AT LEAST TRY TO NOT BE SO CLICHE!
It's been two weeks and I'm still mad.
This was not dark enough for the character it was trying to redeem. It was also not light enough to be treated as substance-less fluff like something like First night with the duke. At least that was is so silly and stupid that it can't be held responsible! This show was stuck somewhere between being a serious historical romance and being extremely stupid fluff.
Also, I don't like Yoona. She isn't bad in any visible or obvious way but she gives me bad vibes and no matter what she does, I'm annoyed. Not her fault. (Maybe a little her fault) I just don't vibe with her.
The show fairs slightly better on the food front though the over the top reactions are so silly!
I didn't like this. I do not recommend this and I want to yell at everyone who hyped this up. What is wrong with you?!
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Popular but forgetful
This series feels like it recycled all the different series that had come before: such as the basic story from Mr. Queen, actors and characters from The Moon Embracing The Sun, The Crowned Clown, etc... The whole thing feels like a constant water down deja vu. Not to mention the repetition of certain food ingesting orgasms and funny faces. Overall, it lacks originality.I could see it being done as a spoof of all the series of the same genre that have come before, in the vain of the Scary Movies making fun of the horror genre. But no, Bon Appetit takes itself too seriously with a weak story plot and even weaker main actors. I agree that it is light and popular right now, but I doubt that this series will remain liked in the years, even months, to come.
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The best kdrama 2025 !
This whole year I have been in a drama slump for so long until this drama came out and OH GOD I WAS HOOKED!Since the beginning, the storyline and plot were so engaging to watch, not to mention our visual couple with insane chemistry! Yoona and Lee Chaemin’s acting and performance throughout this whole drama was AMAZING, they deserves all the love they got from this drama! No episode was boring for me as I love cooking and romance, this was a perfect combination imo.
Now that I finished it, I was just left in awe of how beautiful it ended. I was worried it might have been rushed but it was not, they concluded it very well. THANK YOU TVN !! This whole 6 weeks of this drama journey was so amazing, I cant describe how empty I am now that it ended. I’m not gonna spoil anything more and if you havent watched it, what are you doinggg?? Just go watch it nowww !!
Highly recommended, 10/10 for me !
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A light hearted comedy-romance
Watch this for :- the food preparation scenes (if you are a k-food lover, must watch!)
- comedy gold (jokes and extra over-acting food reaction scenes. Seriously funny af 🤣)
- Yonna fan! (her acting in comedy genre always delivers. Remember Exit movie?)
Most memorable scene
- Food cooking competition between Joseon & Ming (love the all chefs and the food selection!)
- Ep 1. Start with a fish out of water scenario between the leads.
Lacking
- A solid plot. (Forgivable because it is a comedy dud.)
- The King is written as a stupid king. The way he govern the kingdom is more like governing a kindergarten than a country.
I watched for Yoona. Love her. But the food scenes and the kitchen cast also really good. Watch it in a light hearted mood and don't expect a serious plot. Enjoy the cooking scenes!
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yoona lee chae-min chemistry ??
the ending was perfect AAA!!! lee chae-min was perfect for his role. I can’t imagine anyone else playing the majesty. Mangunrok scene was a masterpieceeeeee I almost cried 😭😭🫶🏻 I’m so in love 🥺🫶🏻.Was this review helpful to you?
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“Bon Appétit, Your Majesty” – A Beautiful Story That Deserves So Much More Love
I have read so many recent reviews calling this drama disappointing, shallow, or lacking in story, and honestly, I could not disagree more. “Bon Appétit, Your Majesty” is not meant to be realistic. It is meant to be heartfelt, imaginative, and full of warmth. Was it dramatic? Yes. Were the food reactions exaggerated? Definitely. But that is part of its charm. This is not a history lecture or documentary. It is a fantasy that uses food as a language for healing, memory, and love.Beneath the grand dishes and royal politics lies a powerful, emotional story. It is about a woman whose strength comes not from rebellion but from grace. She leads with empathy, patience, and intelligence, and she communicates with honesty and warmth. Her words and actions carry the quiet confidence of someone who listens as much as she speaks. Though she faints when overwhelmed and appears fragile, she never surrenders to weakness. She uses what she has, and her greatest tool of all, her love for cooking, to change the course of history. She embodies the truest strengths of being a woman: understanding, compassion, and the ability to connect and heal even in a world ruled by power and pride.
The relationship between the leads was simply beautiful. Yes, it mirrored a traditional setup, a woman who cooks and a man who eats, but it was never about submission. It was about respect, devotion, and shared purpose. He adored her not for what she did for him, but for who she was. He documented every meal she created, treated her art with reverence, and kept every promise he made, even when it cost him everything. Together they built a love that was selfless, timeless, and painfully human.
The chemistry between the leads, the humour and camaraderie among the palace staff, the sincerity in every performance, it all worked in perfect harmony. The acting was phenomenal. Considering the male lead had less than a month to prepare for this role, his performance was nothing short of remarkable. He completely embodied the character. His portrayal of a man torn between vengeance and virtue felt effortless yet deeply layered. The way he balanced power with tenderness, and restraint with emotion, made the story feel alive. That level of transformation in such a short time is a testament to just how skilled and instinctive his acting truly is.
“Bon Appétit, Your Majesty” is not just about food. It is about love as nourishment. It is about choosing kindness in a world that rewards cruelty. It is about holding onto your humanity even when surrounded by power and pain.
So yes, it was unrealistic. But so what? It was also breathtakingly sincere. And in a world where cynicism is easy and beauty is rare, sincerity is exactly what makes this drama worth watching.
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