{"id":2617,"date":"2025-10-01T23:14:34","date_gmt":"2025-10-01T14:14:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.itaba.com\/?p=2617"},"modified":"2026-02-21T15:32:01","modified_gmt":"2026-02-21T06:32:01","slug":"yourmajesty","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.itaba.com\/en\/blog\/yourmajesty\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is the Buzz-Worthy Korean Drama \u2018The Tyrant\u2019s Chef\u2019 About?"},"content":{"rendered":"
\nThis drama had already raised expectations even before airing, as it stars Im Yoon-a (Yoona)<\/b> of Girls\u2019 Generation, who is well known for her strong acting skills. Living up to the hype, it recorded impressive ratings: 4.9% at the beginning of its run, over 12% by episode 6, and a remarkable 17.1% for the final episode!
\nIt also gained global popularity on Netflix, ranking No.1 in the \u201cNon-English TV Shows\u201d category and receiving strong support from international viewers.
\nWhat is particularly noteworthy is that, despite not being a Netflix Original but a conventional Korean television drama, it firmly secured a top position in the Netflix rankings. This has been described as an exceptional success for a non-English program.\n<\/div>\n
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🎬 Basic Information \/ Overview<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Category<\/b><\/td>\nDetails<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Japanese Title (Provisional)<\/td>\nThe Tyrant\u2019s Chef<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Korean Title<\/td>\n\ud3ed\uad70\uc758 \uc170\ud504<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
English Title<\/td>\nBon App\u00e9tit, Your Majesty<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Network \/ Streaming<\/td>\ntvN (Korea) \/ Netflix (Global Streaming)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Broadcast Period<\/td>\nAugust 23 \u2013 September 28, 2025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Episodes<\/td>\n12 episodes (approx. 80 minutes each)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Genre<\/td>\nHistorical \/ Fantasy \/ Romance<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Original Work<\/td>\nWeb novel \u201cSurviving as Yeonsangun\u2019s Chef\u201d by Park Kuk-jae<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Screenplay<\/td>\nfGRD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Director<\/td>\nJang Tae-yoo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Production Companies<\/td>\nStudio Dragon, Film Grida, Jung Universe, etc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

📖 Synopsis<\/h3>\n
\n\u201cThe Tyrant\u2019s Chef\u201d is a romance-historical fantasy centered on a modern-day genius chef who time-slips back to the Joseon Dynasty after a mysterious incident and encounters an arrogant king known as a tyrant.
\nBelow is a more detailed breakdown:\n<\/div>\n
Time Slip \/ Setting<\/b><\/div>\n
\nYeon Ji-young, a female chef striving to master French cuisine in the modern era, becomes entangled in a mystery surrounding an ancient book called \u201cMangungnok\u201d and wanders through time, eventually slipping back to the Joseon Dynasty.
\nThere, she is initially suspected as a \u201csuspicious foreign woman,\u201d but is later summoned to the royal palace.\n<\/div>\n
The Encounter and Appointment<\/b><\/div>\n
\nKing Lee Heon of Joseon is reputed to be authoritarian and cold-blooded\u2014a tyrannical ruler. He possesses an absolute sense of taste and judges matters through cuisine.
\nAfter tasting Ji-young\u2019s cooking and recognizing her talent, the king appoints her as the Head Royal Chef (Chief of the Royal Kitchen)<\/strong>.\n<\/div>\n
Trials in the Palace and Changing Relationships<\/b><\/div>\n
\nThe palace is filled with power struggles, rivalries within the royal harem, betrayals, and conspiracies. By blending modern culinary techniques with Joseon-era ingredients, Ji-young gradually builds trust and bonds with those around her.
\nMeanwhile, as King Lee Heon interacts with Ji-young, he begins to reveal a more complex inner self beyond his cold exterior. Ji-young finds herself not only cooking, but also fighting to survive in the palace and facing choices that may alter the course of history.
\nThe drama\u2019s charm lies in its harmonious blend of cuisine, politics, romance, and fantasy.\n<\/div>\n

👥 Characters \/ Cast<\/h3>\n

Below are the main cast members and their roles:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Actor<\/b><\/td>\nCharacter<\/b><\/td>\nDescription<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Im Yoon-a<\/td>\nYeon Ji-young<\/td>\nA genius French chef who time-slips from the modern era to Joseon and enters the royal culinary world, captivating the king with her skills.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lee Chae-min<\/td>\nLee Heon<\/td>\nThe King of Joseon. Known as a tyrant, yet blessed with an absolute palate. He gradually changes after meeting Ji-young.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Kang Han-na<\/td>\nKang Mok-ju<\/td>\nA royal consort (sugwon) who possesses both beauty and ambition. She casts a shadow over the relationship between Ji-young and the king.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Choi Gwi-hwa<\/td>\nPrince Jaehwan<\/td>\nA royal family member involved in succession disputes and palace conspiracies\u2014a key rival who employs political schemes.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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In addition, the drama features a wide array of familiar K-drama characters, including palace aides, members of the royal harem, and opposing factions.<\/p>\n

📚 Original Work, Production Background, and Buzz<\/h3>\n
Original Work and Production<\/b><\/div>\n
\nThis drama is based on the web novel \u201cSurviving as Yeonsangun\u2019s Chef.\u201d
\nScreenwriter fGRD teamed up with director Jang Tae-yoo, whose past successful works (such as \u201cDeep-Rooted Tree\u201d and others) are said to have influenced this production.
\nThe drama was produced primarily by Studio Dragon, along with Film Grida and Jung Universe.\n<\/div>\n
Also Recommended<\/b><\/div>\n
\nSince this drama features a chef who time-slips to the Joseon era and interacts with the king, I would also like to recommend another entertaining drama with a similar premise.
\nThat would be the 2020 series \u201cMr. Queen\u201d<\/b>.
\nIt\u2019s a highly enjoyable drama as well!\n<\/div>\n
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