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Good start, no follow-up
Oh well, first off, I really like Lim Yoona, I think she was exceptinoally good in 'King the land'. One of her qualities for me is that she dares to play comedy roles, something most beautiful Korean actresses rather don't do as it often isn't elegant as a given. She does play comedy, and given a good storyline and director, I think she is doing it very well.So, I started to watch 'Bon Appetit', and the first two episodes didn't disappoint, it was funny, the slaptstick wasn't too much, and the banter between the FL and the ML was interesting.
So, taken into account that this of course is a fantasy drama with time travel, I don't feel the need to look for historic accuracy in this and watched it for fun.
Sadly, from epidose 3 on, I realised that the actual very thin plot of this show after the good intro episodes is just 'there is a cooking competition in every episode'. There is modern dishes filmed in food porn style, and there is historic figures tasting the modern delicious stuff and having orgasmic experiences every single time. That .- is funny once, but if that is all that happens in every episode that's just not enough.
It's also a bit absurd that the writers created these unbelievable stories over and over again why the FL has to compete in cooking in every episode. I took it when she had to compete against the former royal cooks, ok. But now some Chinese royal is there and things are actually about trade dealings and all of a sudden it's a cooking competion again because the Chinese guest said he doesn't like Joseon food? So what? That doesn't have any gravity for the trade dealings, but they somehow managed to absurdly build a plot where the future of the Joseon empire lies upon the FL and her cooking. Nah, sorry, that's just nonsese and flat storytelling with no creativity and no real plot.
And, not knowing the ML at all, I have to say he is not good enough an actor to carry this historic role for my personal taste. His acting actually seems a bit forced and has no depth as I can hear he is acting and is not able to give the historic Korean lines naturally. Maybe I am biased though, as I had just rewatched 'the red sleeve' where the ML was absolutely convincing in his historic ruler role and even brought me to tears.
So sadly, I'm dropping this, I'd rather rewatch 'king the land' again, where Yoona could shine with her comedic talent placed in a good storytelling.
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MOTHER YOONA
ugh i usually hate old-timey kdramas but this one was so good im literally looking foward to saturday so I can see what went down, (even though we already know my queen is gonna win..) plus there was controvery abt yoona and chaemin cause the age gap and im here to say, new flash, THERE BOTH ADULTSS ur acting like they put a baby out of the womb on a romance movie with an ancient woman.. if any reason its kind of the other way around in this kdrama (jk) but this is peak u should watch fr. I LOVE U GIL-GEUMM AHHHwatch on netflix guys
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Fluffy and cute
Fluffy and cute. Not overly dramatic. Just what I needed. For once, they made the time travel make sense instead of something random causing it but never explained. Great cast. I want to try the food!Was this review helpful to you?
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This drama tries to be the Michelin version of Mr. Queen. But Im Yoonah is no Shin Hye-sun and Yoonah’s overacting grates on me. The so-called romantic connection is dull as dishwater, not just because of Im Yoonah's exaggerated acting but also because the script does her character no favors. There is little spark between the two leads and the eventual kiss is bland. I’m dropping this like a hot potato. Was this review helpful to you?
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Joseon Food Wars
I really loved it- the ML, the FL, the entire cast, the devilish villains and all that extravagant food... Really wish this adaptation could have been more like an anime spread across seasons coz I definitely wanted to see more of all of them😭 I usually do dig up on the source more often than not but this drama has really got me into the light novel(especially as I love stuff where you can see the skeleton of history lingering in the fantasy). The plot was very much a shoujo Nobunaga no Chef with a hint of shonen(Food Wars), all in Joseon style.The ML was a standout! The side characters stole as much of the show- the bestest court lady Choi Mal-im, Geum-gil, inventor extraordinaire Jang Chun-saeng, the Ming chef Bai Long, Gong-gil(g.o.a.t) and the cute bodyguard Shin Soo-hyuk. How Gong-gil and Shin Soo-hyuk ended up with insane chemistry after just one episode was magic. And I really started to root for Gil-geum and chef Maeng to be endgame. Consort Kang was so beautiful and dangerous. And don't sideye me but ol' uncle Jesan was kindof sexy in a villain way- he reminds me of Scar and even Jafar.
The drama had it's flaws- mainly pacing and spacing out the stories. I did feel they took too long to only do one single contest with the Ming which while it had segments, slowed down the pace and this felt odd- could have easily been done across two episodes. And they could have added more- if not the other international contests from the LN, then at least more court or character development for the mains and side characters(especially secretary Im, inventor Jang, Gong-gil, guard Shin and the side chefs deserved more). Also more side quests or travels incognito. The ost 'Land of the Morning' is stuck in my head. I could picture it as the FL conducting the trio of the king, his guard and Gong-gil singing(to a very medieval european adventure tune). More outings with them... Really wish there was more than just these 12 episodes.
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This drama started with high expectations due to the many positive reviews, but unfortunately ...
Sometimes a drama doesn’t fail because it’s bad — it fails because the expectations become too high.This was unfortunately one of those cases for me. After being flooded with overwhelmingly positive reviews, I went in expecting something truly exceptional. Instead, what I got was a drama that started well but gradually lost its impact.
The chemistry between the leads is good, and I genuinely enjoyed the cinematography — visually, this drama is beautiful. The framing, lighting, and atmosphere were well done and clearly had effort put into them. On a technical level, it deserves praise.
However, by the time the drama reached episode 5, the story began to feel repetitive. The narrative didn’t progress in a meaningful way, and scenes started to feel predictable rather than engaging. What initially felt charming slowly turned into something dull, making it harder to stay emotionally invested.
I didn’t hate this drama, and dropping it wasn’t an easy decision. But with so many other dramas out there that feel more exciting and fresh, I had to let this one go. Sometimes it’s better to move on than to force yourself to finish something that no longer holds your interest.
This drama might still work for viewers who enjoy slow-paced storytelling and visual aesthetics over plot development. Sadly, it just wasn’t for me.
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Good to watch
Bon Appétit, Your Majesty is a light and enjoyable drama with a unique food-and-royalty concept. The chemistry between the leads feels natural, and the story stays engaging without being too heavy. The cooking scenes are visually pleasing, and the pacing is smooth. Overall, it’s a fun watch for anyone who enjoys romance mixed with food and palace vibes.Was this review helpful to you?
Entertaining series (thanks to Lee Chae Min) but not addictive
PLOT: A TT about a star chef during the Joseon era. She encounters, on the wrong foot, the king (ML), a gourmet, reputed to be cruel because he's seeking revenge for his mother's death. She becomes the royal chef thanks to her innovations. But life at court is difficult (his uncle's plot, clans, conspiracies, etc.).+++ Lee Chae Min as ML (´♡‿♡) I'm not a big fan of Lim Yoon A, but for once, I enjoyed watching her.
+++ Well-written, coherent story.
+++ Beautiful cinematography and Korean OSTs (´♡‿♡)
### Beautiful food images, but too much cooking sequences! As if all life revolved around meals...
=> Entertaining series (especially thanks to Lee Chae Min) but not addictive.
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PLOT: TT d'1 chef étoilée à l'époque Joseon. Elle rencontre, sur un mauvais pied, le roi (ML), gourmet, réputé cruel car en vengeance de la mort de sa mère. Elle devient la cuisinière royale grâce à ses innovations. Mais la vie à la cour est difficile (complot de l'oncle, clans, conspirations, etc.).
+++ Lee Chae Min en ML (´♡‿♡) Je ne suis pas une grande fan de Lim Yoon A, mais pour une fois, je l'ai appréciée.
+++ Story bien écrite, cohérente.
+++ Belle cinématographie et OSTs coréens (´♡‿♡)
### Belles images de cuisine, mais trop, trop de séquences culinaires ! Comme si toute la vie tournait autour des repas ...
=> Série distrayante (surtt grâce à Lee Chae Min) mais pas addictive.
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A Heart-Stealing Period Drama That Hit All the Right Notes
Bon Appétit, Your Majesty – ReviewI absolutely loved this period drama! The story, cast, and screenplay were all on point. The one who truly captured my heart was Gong Il, while Consort Kang was the one I loved to hate. I really enjoyed how the ML was always there for her—quietly protective and sincere—and how his feelings grew over time. My heart skipped a beat when he appeared in that black suit at the climax. It’s been so long since I’ve watched a period drama this satisfying!
I would definitely recommend to watch this..
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Yoon-Ah & Chae-Min ❤️❤️ Good Watch!
Another time travel drama? Then I read, it is directed by Jang Tae-yoo, which made it a quick decision for me to give this 12-episode drama a try.Then to discover actress Im Yoon-ah, who is delightful in her role as successful chef YEON JI-Yeong is truly a plus. I really liked her in this role which allowed her to show how talented her acting skills are. Modern chef thrown back to year 1500. Yoon-ah is so good playing witty, intelligent and skillful Chef Yeon, surviving all the trials and tribulation during the tumultuous reign of King YI Heon.
Her chemistry with (last minute change actor for this role) Lee Chae-Min as King YI Heon is perfect. In his first lead role, Chae-Min oozes charisma as the tyrannical King who softens through time as he falls for Chef Yeon. I was so drawn into his acting, with his strong presence, his powerful angry moments, sometimes he grins, then sometimes displays shy demeanor. His suspicion and distrust of members in the palace to the pain, when discovering the truth, as the drama unfolds makes it a good watch.
Supported by veteran fellow actors, beautiful cinematography, the director ensured that the heart of this period drama anchors around creative dishes served royally by Chef Yeon. A fusion of traditional and modern dishes mixed with herbs and flavors. So colorful and vibrant, the dishes lit up on the screen. However, I did find a few episodes dragged out longer than it should.
But, nevertheless, the overall entertainment value is still good with a combination of love, hate, revenge, fun and fantasy, all played out by actors who fell into their role without a flaw.
I enjoyed this drama as it has most of the ingredients I seek. The chemistry between Yoon-Ah and Chae-Min is worth the watch.
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la historia de amor
tío Netflix, lo hiciste genial, amé que el rey la encontrara y vivieran felices comiendo por siempre. me encantó que todos reencarnaran y ella pudiera verlos nuevamente.que el rey llegara justo a su restaurante y la recordara me hizo llorar de alegría porque sabía que tendrían un final feliz. no me cuestione mucho como llego a encontrarla con el simple hecho de llegar al mundo moderno ya fue un 10/10 para mí, no me quedó debiendo nada esta serie. tiene todo drama, amor , traición, lucha fue muy genial.
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What a Phenominal story
Very Impressed with this story line Hollywood is so known for the same old stories but this one was a marvelous excellent of time travel back in time to the present to historic period and romance every woman dreams of that a man would go thru time to find her I cried at the end, who wouldn't want that I am a hopelessly hopeful romantic Korea is getting ready to knock Hollywood of the map and they started this business I went to Film Editing School in Hollywood so when I say you guys keep the attention of the people you do I don't even watch American TV no more I only watch Kdrama's or Japanese or Chinese or even Bollywood films is even better than Hollywood but normally 24/7 Kdrama's either on Netflix, Viki Raketun, Tubi I don't watch cable regular tv or American shows on Tubi or Netflix their not interesting and tired of the same old story lines it's boring, So I find that Korea is the best at entertaining so keep on entertaining and I will keep watching I love the storylinesWas this review helpful to you?
