tvN’s upcoming fantasy romance drama “Bon Appétit, Your Majesty” stars Girls’ Generation’s Lim YoonA as Yeon Ji Young, an award‑winning French chef who suddenly travels 500 years into the past. There, she crosses paths with King Lee Heon (Lee Chae Min), a ruler infamous for tyranny yet known for his refined, exacting taste. Mysteriously transported into the royal kitchen, Yeon Ji Young immediately becomes the center of attention—and questions—about how and why she arrived.
In newly released stills, she appears in full traditional attire as a sooksoo, a royal chef charged with preparing dishes for palace feasts. Her focused expression, the way she inspects ingredients, warms her hands before cooking, and directs the kitchen staff all underline her authority despite the unfamiliar era.
Fusion Flavors, High Stakes, and Palace Intrigue
Yeon Ji Young introduces fusion dishes that marry modern culinary technique with court cuisine, occasionally softening her commanding demeanor with a gentle smile as she guides others in how to enjoy them. But beneath the elegance lies a survival test: she must cook for a volatile monarch whose palate is notoriously difficult to please, all while navigating fierce political undercurrents inside the palace. The setup promises tense “cook‑or‑die” moments as skill, diplomacy, and timing collide over every royal meal.
Anticipation is rising around Lim YoonA’s performance as a 21st‑century chef adapting to court life under pressure. Viewers are watching to see how her character’s culinary flair—and resilience—shape the story. “Bon Appétit, Your Majesty” is slated to premiere in August.
