Reviews

Mr.Queen’s baby

Now yall know i love me some good time travel kdrama, and the first time this show was promoted- i had high hopes since i loved the premise (and it reminded me of one my favoure shows mr.queen).

man EVERY episode was good. i’m not even exaggerating when i say this, i was not bored for any episode. even when we had the side characters plot evil things and have meetings i was invested and wanted to know more. the characters were fascinating and interesting, the relationship built between each character was good and oh my god THE CHEMISTRY!! the between the couple is so GOOD!!!

i haven’t heard good things about the ML’s acting since hierarchy but his acting was so good in here! everyone gave it their all and nobody was short on their part! truly a great entertaining show, i was always excited and waiting for the new episode!

i’m so sad its over though…this is how you know it’s a good show, when you wish it had more episodes!!! i wanted to see their modern life together soooo bad 🥲 but all that i can do is imagine they’re happy and thriving! so glad they didn’t do some bullshit like scarlet heart ryo ending did 😭

lovely lovely show!! i will probably be rewatching it somewhere in the future hehe

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10/10 --> Loved it <3 !!! sad tat it got over so soon

Loved it <3 !!! sad tat it got over so soon
Would watch with my eyes open n mouth drooling even it had 50 more episodes...!!

Gong-Gil is truly an eye candy
Wish he appeared more often in all the episodes - way too handsome with facial hair
n so is our Jeonha... he's cute n looks great in the King's wardrobe - Red !!!!

Could have extended the last episode n least made it 13....
Though the climax is convincing, wish to see more of the details of time travelling - did he turn out to be a male-gwyenio ??!?!?!?!

PS:
I'm writing precisely coz I don't want this to be a spoiler
All u guys go watch it and enjoy
I'm sure this is worth watching more than once
And u'll love it when u look at it only from the "Entertainment Only" perspective

Overall: 10/10
great cast & acting

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AIB never disappoints

I mean this might be unpopular opinion but I liked season 3 idk why people don't like it I mean I get it does not have too many mind games like s1 and s2 but it was still great we got arisu and usagi character development usagi dad's story came to an we got cameos from the og's the new character weren't that bad I mean it's good if you don't constantly compare it with s1 and s2 like the manga was already finished with s2 this is from another sequel so people need to understand it will be a bit different from the first two seasons but this was good and we got happy ending everyone minus the unnecessary American aib rip off that nobody asked for this was still great I mean I wouldn't say this is as good as s1 and s2 but this season is still solid with good games and new characters

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Bon Appétit, Your Majesty

Bon Appétit, Your Majesty is such a heartwarming drama that beautifully mixes lessons about life with a sprinkle of fantasy. What stood out most for me was how food played a bigger role than just eating—it became a way to connect people, mend relationships, and show love in the simplest ways.

The royal, fantasy setting added this fairy-tale vibe that made the story feel magical without losing its real-life lessons. It reminded me that kindness, patience, and staying true to yourself are what really make life meaningful.

Overall, this drama left me smiling and inspired. It’s a perfect watch if you love shows that feel cozy, magical, and full of heart.

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A dish for my famished soul. Enemies to lover written well??

This show is something you should watch when you don't want to use your brain at all. AKA a comfort show.
I like the acting, OSTs, comedy and the characters are very likable. The villain will make you want to smack them through the screen. Oh they got on my nerves so much. Also our king is soooo freaking adorable.
A must-watch for adorable moments. I came for the enemies to lover plot and stayed for the good acting and cute king.
The ending is kinda hard to rate it wasn't bad whatsoever actually quite good considering shows like Moon lovers or Mr. Queen . But if you are someone who likes explanation and all loose end tied you won't be happy.
But I am here for the romance so I ate it up.

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A Recipe That Went Astray: A Critique of Bon Appétit, Your Majesty

This past month, the anticipation surrounding Bon Appétit, Your Majesty made for an exciting viewing experience, with many hours spent contemplating the next twist. However, the eventual resolution of the cook’s journey into 16th-century Korea ultimately felt less than satisfying.
The drama followed a familiar K-drama formula: opening with witty, feel-good moments, delving into the protagonist's complicated past, and concluding with a massive, decisive act of justice. While this structure isn't unique, the enchanting chemistry between the King and the Chef, set against a historical backdrop, did successfully recapture the magic seen in previous culinary-historical dramas like Mr. Queen.
The pacing of the narrative was notably uneven. At times, the story crawled to build suspense, yet the final episode felt overwhelmingly rushed, leaving the viewer little time to fully absorb the massive turns of events.
As a viewer unconcerned with rigid factual accuracy—especially in a show where a cookbook serves as a time machine—it was deeply disappointing that Chef Yeon did not leverage her unique knowledge to change the past. The opportunity to expose the true conspiracies orchestrated by Prince Je Seon and his associates was missed, especially since she had already cured the King of his tyranny. A definitive royal marriage and a "happily ever after" would have provided the satisfying dopamine rush that many happy-ending seekers desire. Instead, the screenwriters tried to mystically push the ending as an unexplainable secret.
The series excelled at using the aesthetics of the Joseon period to create a magical atmosphere, but this illusion was ultimately shattered in the finale. It was still a less painful conclusion than Mr. Queen, which left viewers with the anguish of two separated souls across centuries, but the execution was flawed.
Perhaps the showrunners could have benefited from studying the time-travel genre mastery of Diana Gabaldon’s Outlander, particularly in navigating a historical setting.
On the performance front, Lee Chae-min’s portrayal of the King was superior and more convincing than Lim Yoon-a’s performance, with the stability of the entire story resting heavily on his charismatic shoulders. The chef’s failure to apply her modern perspective to anything beyond her cooking also felt like a frustrating lack of creative ambition in the writing.
Overall, while the culinary competition scenes with the Chinese cooks were the most unique and entertaining element of the show, the drama itself was like a beautiful river that met a rocky, rushed waterfall. It hinted at a happy ending, but fell short of the high standard it had set for itself.

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Another beautiful but ultimately forgettable drama

A spirited rom com served with beautiful faces and more beautiful food. Sucked back in time, Ji Young, immediately finds herself interacting with recorded history's worst tyrant that also happens to be a foodie and her skills as a chef save her as she adapts to ancient Joseon and struggles to find her way home. In the process she inadvertently changes the tyrannical king with her soft heart and delicious dishes leading to wonder if she really wants to return to her own time.

To be honest I was really disappointed in the romance of this drama. As a romantic comedy I expected the romance to be sizzling but it was luke warm at best and entirely one sided. King Yi Heon completely carried this show for me. I'm here for all the red flagged men that are changed by love and he played that part exceptionally. From his taste palate to his misery this man delivered. He drew me in and I was hooked. Ji Young, however, was just kind of there for me. I did not dislike her but I also didn't find myself as entranced by her like I was with the male lead.

I also found the plot lacking here. They focused so much on the food and so little on the actual story progression. Carrying the food obsession and mind blowing skits that worked in the beginning was very repetitive by the end. Instead of spending as much time on the food they would have benefited from actually growing the romantic chemistry. So much screen time is given to the theatrics of the cooking but little to the actual power struggle and palace inner workings that lead up to the finale. And then you get to the end and you end up left completely underwhelmed. I can forgive giving no explanations for the time travel but the drama even chose to completely ignore Ji Young's reason for being in the hospital. Did the plane crash? Did she pass out in the bathroom? I mean I would have been satisfied if they just said she was in a coma following an accident but it was completely ignored.

Overall a very pretty drama but will be lost in the sea of mediocre dramas that leave no real impression on you.

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Great cast =/= great series

"A good story can mask bad acting but good acting can't mask a bad story." I think this quote can be applied to any series/movie and it rings true very often, both negatively and positively. In this case it's leaning more towards the 'great acting, bad story'.
That is not to say I didn't enjoy this series!

The series started off very strong and set up some mysteries and character conflicts were introduced (InxThap 'rivalry'; In and his BSF who pines after him; Thap being the oldest son). However, because it's only 10 episodes the story mainly focussed on the Big Bad Evil and didn't get to develop these other interesting themes, to the detriment of the quality of the series. The episode storylines were bland as it was basically: romantic tension -> conflict happens -> In cries -> Thap apologises -> repeat. I found the final episode to be aggravatingly boring and offendingly safe and I watched most of it in 2x speed. It reminds me of Vice Versa, Jimmy/Sea another project that also has a great premise but kind of stagnates in the middle and then fails to deliver at the end.

As for characters I want to begin with the fact that I freaking love Nut's acting even though it was very little. I'm so happy he is actually starting his acting career FOR REAL. And I had already noticed in ThamePo that he looked very similar to Jimmy (not just in looks but also in mannerisms it reminded me of Jimmy) and I'm so glad the casting agents at GMM realised that too.
The other characters in the show were ok just not that interesting. I could honestly have cared less about Book's cameo but his acting was quite pleasant and not bad at all. For the main character: they were alright but In crying in every episode became very repetitive very quickly.
I think the story was trying to push Thap as 'greenest flag to ever exist' a little too much which also ended up creating a rather bland character which is salvaged mostly by Jimmy's incredible acting. I will say though that I'm a sucker for enemies-to-lovers, and it was really refreshing to see Thap admit to his feelings so quickly and start to pursue In and relentlessly flirt with him - that made me blush a lot for In too even more than the 'accidental' tension between the two of them hehehe.

All in all, it's not a bad series and falls in the same category as 'Vice Versa' ; don't expect too much, it's just a lighthearted romance series with just a hint of trying to be more and a great cast.

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So many emotions i'm feeling after watching.

The movie has a lot of questionable elements. It’s very dark, heavy, and sexual, with many scenes that honestly felt excessive or unnecessary. It reminded me a lot of The Handmaiden in terms of the sexual content, which often felt over the top. Unfortunately, the film also gave off a strong sense of being made for the male gaze, which was frustrating because the story itself had so much potential. It felt like such a good plot was partially wasted because of that choice.
That being said, the film is still stunning in many ways. The cinematography is beautiful, the atmosphere is intense, and the performances are excellent. The ending especially left a strong impression, tying everything together in a way that felt both emotional and powerful. Personally, I’d give it a 7.5/10. I think it deserves more credit than it gets, but I can also understand why some people don’t like it. It’s one of those films that really splits opinions you’ll either connect with it or find it off-putting. That’s why I’d say don’t rely too much on the ratings; it’s a movie you need to experience yourself to know whether it’s a hit or a miss for you.

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How do you fail an open note test?!????

This story really pissed me off from the very start.
I had an assumption for where the story would go, but it never really did that.

She gets to go back and rediscover her interest without the weight of a relationship, but not really. She ends up giving it all up for their marriage AGAIN!! If that was it, I could charge it to the game and walk away with a 7.

Her husband is trying to identify the faults in the relationship and win her back, but not really. THIS is where my frustration really lies. I know this feels like it is supposed to play out like a love triangle, but that's not what this show is. That young boy was NEVER going to win. He was a foil to the ML .There was no universe where that relationship would have succeeded. She IS a grown woman and she was ALWAYS going to get those memories back. However, he fought like hell going down.

Imagine having a complete knowledge of shared history, her likes, her dislikes, no past traumas nor money problems holding you back, and still end up winning by a technicality. He won because he had no choice but to. It felt insulting that he didn't even try. When his wife came back, he had every opportunity and resource to become the man she needed but what does she come back to instead? An unemployed bum who is living for himself AGAIN. I guess this time he's not weighed down by self imposed ideals of responsibilities.

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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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