There were many eagerly anticipated K-dramas going into 2025 , but the South Korean show that has caught us by surprise the most this year is "Bon Appétit, Your Majesty." The story's protagonist is Yeon Ji-yeong (Im Yoon-ah), a young Korean chef who has become an award-winning specialist in French cuisine. During a mysterious lunar event, Ji-yeong is magically transported over 500 years in the past in Korea's medieval Joseon era. Through her cooking skills, Ji-yeong earns a place as the esteemed royal chef to King Yi Heon (Lee Chae-min), who is in the midst of his own bloody power struggle.
Yi Heon is an actual historical figure from Korea's medieval era, who earned a reputation as one of the Joseon period's most tyrannical rulers. Working in the palace, Ji-yeong not only directly serve