Reviews

ML's Dimples Made it Bearable

The FL was hard for me to watch. Her face was either angry, sad, or had the expression of smelling something bad. I know this was due to the character, because the actress showed she could be charismatic and appealing in the introductory dance scenes, but all that vitality and joy was stripped out in the drama. How at least THREE people fell madly in love with that sour-faced, petulant toddler in an adult's body is beyond fiction's ability to make me believe. Her character was tedious. I've known many people with far more trauma and deprivation in life, and they manage to live well and happily.

But, stick around for the ML. He reminded me so much of a beloved cat of mine. For nearly 17 years, every time I saw my cat, my heart would melt at how very beautiful he was: big blue eyes, pink nose, and lynx stripes on his silver body. ML was the same. Not the blues eyes or pink nose, but adorable dimples, sweet smile, and a chiseled jaw. Yes, the character was childish, but even that reminded me of my mischievous cat. When he wanted attention, he was impossible to rebuff (both ML and my cat)! His facial expressions were delicious: that quirked eyebrow, those pursed lips contemplating a prank, and his jealous pouts.

I generally despise obsessively in love characters, but ML showed he truly loved FL by being willing to die for her, saving her from poverty, and by supporting her dreams—not that she appreciated him for any of it. I thought I couldn't despise FL more, but the writers made that possible in the last episode.

The OST was fitting and enjoyable.

This should be a 7 star rating (or even less, considering how I suffered through the FL's scenes), but ML's dimples and torso deserved an extra half star.

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When Food Brought Two Worlds Together

This drama caught my attention right from the start—it’s light, funny, and surprisingly heartwarming. A modern-day (French cuisine) chef finds herself transported back to the Joseon era through an ancient cookbook/journal and of all places, she ends up in the kitchen of a notorious king. At first, it feels like the worst twist of fate, but soon enough, their shared love of food begins to change everything.
What I really enjoyed was how food became more than just a tool for survival but it turned into a bridge between two very different worlds. The king, who initially comes across as harsh and intimidating, slowly reveals a softer, even charming side once he begins tasting dishes he could have never imagined. Their bond develops naturally, flavored with humor and a lot of bickering and while I wish there had been more focus on their romance, the balance worked well in the end. And yes it’s a happy ending for those who worry about investing in the couple.
The comedy was another big win. Watching Joseon people taste food from the future was hilarious every single time especially the exaggerated reactions, the disbelief and the pure joy made me laugh out loud. The cast had great chemistry and you could tell they leaned into the comedic beats without taking themselves too seriously.
Still, it wasn’t without its flaws. Some moments felt rushed, especially the romance and there were scenes that could have dived deeper into the emotional side of time-travel and identity. But in a way, that’s also what made it such a "breezy watch" as it never dragged or got too heavy.
Overall, Bon Appétit, Your Majesty is a feel-good mix of fantasy, food and romance. It may not be groundbreaking, but it doesn’t need to be for it delivers exactly what it promises: laughs, charm, and a sweet little love story wrapped in delicious dishes.

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Good Quality

I picked up Thai BL drama after so many days and I am glad Reset pulled me out of my slum. The story, acting, filmography and visuals were so good.

I absolutely loved Thada and Armin's character. So much affection, admiration and love they had for each other was so good. I wanted a scene where Armin finds out Thada is also from future and how his life ended after Armin was killed. I wanted that rawness of emotions where Armin realizes Thada not only loves him now but he loved him silently in his previous life. I do guess we got closure seeing how Armin recognizes TD from the watch but still it would have been great to see him understanding how Thada also resetted his life only for Armin.

The overall story was great. Fresh and unique concept from Thai industry. Acting was superb. Big shout out to Armin's hair. I am jealous of those locks.

Their lovey-dovey scenes were great but fun scenes were where Thada was jealous of some actor having to kiss Armin for the role and Thada panicking for the prop knife. I especially loved how even after knowing it was a prop knife Thada did not want Armin to stab himself with that knife. That scene melted me.

I would love to see these 2 actors again in new BL. I would highly recommend this drama if you wanna watch something short, mysterious and intriguing with that magical touch of BL.

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overhyped

Bon Appétit, Your Majesty – 6/10

At first, the drama felt a bit silly but in a cute and funny way. By Ep 2, I got intrigued with the cooking methods, and from Ep 3–10 I really enjoyed the kitchen dynamics, the bond between the cooks, and the rivalry with Chef Ming. The cooking parts were definitely the highlight.

What didn’t work for me was the romance. I didn’t feel any chemistry between the leads, and the king lacked presence, he didn’t have king presence at all. more like CEO. The female lead also didn’t carry the “main character” vibe, similar to her role in King the Land.

Eps 11–12 took a serious turn with deaths and fights, but i was bored af. I almost dropped it. The king’s breakdown was meant to be emotional, but it just came off unintentionally funny.

Overall, I first rated it 8/10, but after the last two episodes, I settled on 6/10. The ending, where all the cooks appeared in modern time, was the most enjoyable part. Overhyped just like QOT & LR, but still a decent watch if you enjoy food-centric stories.

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Great Story, Great Acting

This was a story that for once, didn't have the horrible antagonists stop the couple from their true love/happiness. Yes, certain people tried to get in the way, but not to the annoying level we sometimes have to endure when watching a series like this play out. There were boundaries the two main characters had to get over, but it was enjoyable watching them do just that.
Jun Ho, who always delivers a great performance, was perfect at giving us a true transformation from a dislikable character to a loving, caring person that we really rooted for later in the series. Coming from a family with no love and a lot of mystery surrounding his childhood, it takes until episode five to actually see him smile. He and Yoon A didn't seem like the likely duo to find a bonding relationship early on, but as this series evolves, no question, they were meant to be together. The acting and the writing provide us with a very believable story and it gives us so many good feel moments, it was kind of difficult to find too many, if any negative things about it.
If I could change anything in the story, I guess it would involve the evil sister, Hwa Ran. She seemed to pile on Gu Won every chance she got, without ever getting it back from him. He was too nice to her throughout most of the series. Even though she gets what she deserves toward the end, it was missing what could have been a crushing blow moment that would have been great to witness and very satisfying to watch play out. Even in the end, her getting invited to the wedding seemed just too much to accept, being the horrible person she was.
Young Ok gives us a truly great character of Sun Hui, grandma ... her scenes with her future son-in-law, Gu Won, are magical. She was definitely a big part of this supporting cast, supplying many memorable moments. She plays a much bigger role in the story than you first realize.
Overall, a top shelf drama with a top shelf cast, making for a really enjoyable series!

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Sweet but very messy

This was a sweet story and well acted by the mains. If this was made as a normal movie it would have been great. Unfortunatly they made it as a short, so we have many cut off scenes and music. The makers of this really made a mess of it and that is a shame.

There were good moments of music but also anoying music and the music was cut off a lot of times.
The visuals were ok, most of the drama was very dark and a lot of the visuals get lost that way.

Because i liked the story and the acting of the mains watching it was worth it for me, but i won't watch it again.

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One of the best historical BL drama

I have been waiting for a proper BL historical drama from china for ages now, my wish has been completed. Absolutely loved the story, acting and visuals. The only complaint I have is that they used AI for army marching to South Kingdom. But I guess I can neglect that taking under the consideration since this is a low production drama compared to others.

I have seen edits on insta and people saying Duan Xi Ang is a red flag but taking under the circumstances on how Shu He became a king, as his beloved I totally understand how Xi Ang couldn't just sit and watch people turn against Shu He.

The ending seems perfect. I am so happy they showed heaven scene where Shu He waited for Xi Ang. As a viewer it was a good closure. Definitely loved the scene where crown prince apologized to his brother.

I would love to see these two actors again in modern BL drama. Love them!

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Best GL series I ever watch

This is the best GL series I ever watch, definitely is a masterpiece. From the storyline, scenes, cast, dressings, food and Thai culture they want to express, 100 marks. Freen and Becky impressed me , improved a lot compare to gap the series, especially Becky! Their chemistry really super, no words to describe. There are a lot scenes I like, make me rewatch again and again. One of my favorite scene is Anin confront / come out Infront of her mum and aunt, and Pin decided to marry the guy. Becky's acting really impressed me and really make me heart broken. And the scene that Anin come back to see Pin after the wedding voided, they seeing each other, run and hug together, it is so soft and romantic, I am melted. Really feel what a relief, they finally can be together, no more hurting each other. I really like this series a lot.

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Real life drama

Every mother–child relationship has its profound drama: from the wonder of birth, to the intimacy of growing up, to the breaking apart when children start living independently—while mothers remain present with their children invisibly, from behind. This is the main theme of this movie: the daughter who begins an independent life, and the mother who is always there, one way or another. This is also suggested by the literal translation of the Korean title: Gyung Ah's Daughter.

The focus of the story is on the struggles of the daughter, Yeon Soo. Her problems change her life dramatically, and we sympathize with her, cheering for her well-being. The mother, Gyung Ah, is in the background, but her role is crucial, and the relationship between mother and daughter is what makes this drama so realistic and relatable. The actors all deliver strong performances, coming across as real people. Especially Ha Yoon-kyung—her subtle expressions reveal deep emotions. The strength of this movie lies in its realistic drama and believable acting. But beware: the film is slow and requires emotional immersion.

We all have certain issues with our mums, but I believe that the motherly connection is always a force for good, even when we don’t see it.

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Reborn Rose, Live up to Him (2025) is a nice rebirth romance fantasy with Feng Ming Chao (as Jiu Ye) and Zhang Ruo Chen (as Meng Ming Xuan) in the leading couple’s role. On this drama, the focus is more on the female lead’s quest to repair her relationship with the male lead, gain his trust, and love him foe a lifetime. The cast did a decent job bringing their characters to life and the lead couple has good chemistry and Feng Ming Chao had a warmer demeanor and better use of loving facial expression with this lead actress who did very well expressing her grief and regret on how she treated the male lead in her past life.
In the meantime, this drama can be found in YouTube under the caption: “Before dying, she learned the manse scorned gave half his life for her—reborn, she only wants to love him” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O53EipATDHc)
Or: “"Reborn Rose Lives Up to Him" | Feng Mingchao x Zhang Ruochen | Short Drama” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUw7D-UTGhA)

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fun starting but gets boring

okay so i liked the concept of playing silly kids games for money and the realisation that if they fail at that game, they die fr was like woah! i remember when they started shooting in the red light, green light game at first i was like wait what! it was an interesting concept, and the fact that people who were suffering came here and now they had nothing to lose so they were playing for their lives. i liked the S1 a lot but the sex part was so unnecessary 💀 S2 nd S3 was alright, liked the cast and the music. the ending idk..i felt detached w the series atp so it didn't really matter yk. i hated 100 tho, like im glad he died lol. also we got to see new side of yim siwan here which was fun bcs tell me why he's a bitchless loser in all of his series? honestly S2 & S3 had my fav actors but idk it didn't really hit much.

i don't think ill watch it again tbh, when im super bored ig but yeah it was nice.

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We were robbed

I went into Bon Appétit, Your Majesty with high expectations, but after completing all twelve episodes, I was left disappointed. What could have been a truly engaging historical-meets-modern drama fell short of its potential. Comparisons to Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo do this series no favors — it never comes close to delivering the same depth or impact.

To be fair, there are many things this drama gets right. The cast, cinematography, storyline foundation, and costume design all showed promise. The series successfully blended comedy, emotion, and drama in the early episodes. However, by episode six, the momentum stalled. What began as a weekly highlight quickly became a chore, and I ended up binging the last half of the series simply to finish it rather than out of excitement.

As a fan of Yoona, I wanted to love her performance here. While her presence undoubtedly anchored the show, it was Lee Chae-min who truly carried the drama. His portrayal was compelling, confident, and full of charisma — he stepped into the role with the energy of a true lead. His performance makes me eager to see more of his future projects. Unfortunately, the writing didn’t give his character the context or depth he deserved, especially regarding how he ended up in the future.

Yoona’s character also felt underdeveloped. Her futuristic advantage seemed reduced to little more than her cooking skills, which, while charming, felt underwhelming given the stakes of the plot. For a supposed romance drama, her lack of urgency in pivotal moments — particularly surrounding the king’s fate and key political events — left the story flat.

The show’s biggest flaws came from rushed storytelling and glaring plot holes, which likely stemmed from its shorter 12-episode format. Instead of tightening the narrative, the limited run made the writing feel lazy and incomplete.

Ultimately, Bon Appétit, Your Majesty gained popularity thanks to its attractive leads, Yoona and Lee Chae-min, and the visibility that comes with a Netflix release. However, it struggled to rise above surface-level appeal. Many of the glowing reviews feel repetitive and uncritical, but for me, the reality is clear: this was a missed opportunity for something much greater.

At the end of the day, it was a visually appealing drama with strong performances — particularly from Lee Chae-min — but undermined by weak writing, unresolved plot points, and a lack of payoff.

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