Overview: “Bon Appetit Your Majesty” Kdrama (also known as “Chef of Tyrants”) is a tvN original drama series that released on August 23, 2025, and starring Lim Yoon A, Lee Chae Min, Kang Han Na and Choi Gwi Hwa. It will tell the story of a chef who time travels to the past at the height of her career and meets a tyrant king for whom she must cook. He is a picky eater.
| Genre | Rom-Com, Fantasy, Historical, Time Travel |
| Episodes | 12 |
| Watch Online* | Netflix, TVING |
| Director | Jang Tae Yoo |
| Scriptwriter | Park Kuk Jae |
| Air Time & Schedule | Saturday & Sunday at 09:20 PM (KST) |
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Synopsis
“Bon Appetit, Your Majesty” Korean drama tells the story about a chef who time travels to the past at the height of her career. There, she meets a king who is both a feared tyrant and a food lover. Yeon Ji Yeong, a top French-trained chef who suddenly finds herself transported to the past, inside a royal palace. There, she must cook for King Yi Heon—a strict and sharp-tongued ruler known for his dangerous temper and picky taste.
As Yeon Ji Yeong faces palace politics and pressure, she fights to survive the royal kitchen and deal with the demanding king. But as sparks fly in the kitchen, her food might just melt his heart—and change both their fates.
Main Cast & Characters
- Lim Yoon A as Yeon Ji Yeong (A French chef)
- Lee Chae Min as King Lee Heon (The King of Joseon)
- Kang Han Na as Kang Mok Ju (King Lee Heon’s concubine)
- Choi Gwi Hwa as Prince Je Seon (A Joseon royal family member)
Still Cuts
Notes & Facts
- Lim Yoon A earlier starred in Korean drama “King the Land” (2023).
- Lee Chae Min earlier starred in Korean drama “Crushology 101” (2025).
- Kang Han Na earlier starred in Korean drama “Frankly Speaking” (2024).
- Choi Gwi Hwa earlier appeared in Korean drama “Squid Game Season 3” (2025).
- Previous drama on this time slot of tvN is “Law and the City.”
- This drama is based on the novel “Yeonsankunui Chefro Salanamki” written by Park Kuk Jae.
- Actor Park Sung Hoon was first cast as the lead role of King Lee Heon, but he dropped out due to a scandal.
Trailers & Clips
This is the official trailer of “Bon Appetit, Your Majesty,” which showcases how a brilliant chef is suddenly transported back into the Joseon era.
Episodes 1, 2, 3,….., Highlights
This is the highlight video of “Bon Appetit, Your Majesty,” which shows how Yeon Ji Yeong’s life took a U-turn when she had to cook in the royal court’s kitchen of the Joseon era instead of becoming a head chef in Paris.
*Drama is subject to regional availability.
