'Big Mouth,' 'King the Land,' and 'Bon Appetit, Your Majesty.' Actress Lim Yoon-a has turned on the green light for her third consecutive hit. From rising viewership ratings to buzzworthiness and holding the global ranking of 'No. 1,' all conditions are met. It's time for Lim Yoon-a to enjoy the royal banquet she sets every weekend.
Lim Yoon-a returns in the tvN new Saturday-Sunday drama 'Bon Appetit, Your Majesty' (directed by Jang Tae-yu, written by fGRD, planned by Studio Dragon, produced by Film Greeda, Jung Universe). His return to drama has already raised expectations that it will become a 'hit law,' and that expectation became a reality in just two episodes. Having simultaneously proven high viewership ratings and buzzworthiness with 'Big Mouth' and 'King the Land,' Lim Yoon-a has swept through the home theater, OTT, and buzzworthiness with 'Bon Appetit, Your Majesty,' becoming the 'Queen of August.'
The title of 'actor you can trust' is the highest praise that can be earned when the box office success of a work and the actor's outstanding performance create a perfect harmony. Lim Yoon-a has built her experience through relentless work, challenging new genres and characters each time, and as a result, viewers have come to trust the name 'Lim Yoon-a.' That trust has returned explosively through 'Bon Appetit, Your Majesty.'
'Bon Appetit, Your Majesty' turned on the green light for a hit with a steep rise in viewership ratings within just the first week of broadcasting. According to the viewership survey company Nielsen Korea, 'Bon Appetit, Your Majesty' started with a 4.9% viewership rating for its first episode and soared to 6.6% for its second, marking it as the top-rated among cable and general programming for the same time slot. This is a clear indicator of the viewers' high interest and expectations for Lim Yoon-a's comeback work.
The reactions of global fans beyond the domestic audience were even hotter. 'Bon Appetit, Your Majesty' ranked No. 1 in the non-English category of Netflix's global TV series within just the first week of its release, achieving an overwhelming record by taking first place in 41 countries worldwide.
The success of 'Bon Appetit, Your Majesty' is not limited to viewership ratings and OTT rankings. According to an analysis by Good Data Corporation, a K-content analysis agency, 'Bon Appetit, Your Majesty' ranked first in the TV-OTT combined drama buzzworthiness category in its first week, while Lim Yoon-a recorded overwhelming scores to place first in the buzzworthiness of cast members, proving her presence once again. It is encouraging that the actor has achieved a strong synergy while being the center of attention amid the success of her work.
Lim Yoon-a took on the role of a time-slipped French chef, Yeon Ji-young, showcasing a different kind of diverse comic performance from her character Cheon Sa-rang in 'King the Land.' She created a strong chemistry with Lee Chae-min while completing a confident and three-dimensional character, enhancing viewers' immersion. Lim Yoon-a's broad acting spectrum, which can 'perfectly fit' any role, shone once again.
After the success of 'Big Mouth' and 'King the Land,' Lim Yoon-a has now turned on the green light for 'Bon Appetit, Your Majesty.' This proves that the name 'Lim Yoon-a' has now fully established itself as an actress. Building her own firm territory as an actress while simultaneously dominating both home theaters and global OTT platforms, Lim Yoon-a has captured both box office success and buzzworthiness. This weekend will be a joy as she sets her royal banquet.
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