In 'Bon Appetit, Your Majesty,' Lim Yoona (affiliated with SME) is drawn into a romantic comedy.
Lim Yoona is showcasing her outstanding performance as French chef 'Yeon Ji-young' in the tvN weekend drama 'Bon Appetit, Your Majesty' (written by fGRD, directed by Jang Tae-yu, planned by Studio Dragon, produced by Film Greeda, Jung Universe), where she time slips to the best moments in the past to meet the worst tyrant and owner of absolute taste, the king.
In episode 4, Yeon Ji-young, who engaged in a full-fledged food competition, realizes through a hint from Yun Naegwan (Jung Gyu-soo) that soybean paste holds a special significance for Empress Inju (Seo Yi-suk), and makes a bold choice to change her menu during the competition, successfully replicating the refreshing broth remembered by Empress Inju while securing additional ingredients.
Yeon Ji-young not only revives the taste but also moves Empress Inju's heart with her heartfelt words, seizing victory. At the same time, she persuades Lee Heon (Lee Chae-min), who was trying to cut off the arms of the chefs who lost, diverting a crisis and restoring order in the Suragan, drawing attention.
Additionally, Yeon Ji-young prepares soybean paste pasta for Lee Heon, who had a seizure, showing a gradually closer relationship, and the kiss with a tipsy Lee Heon late at night deepens the subtle emotions between them, raising expectations for their future relationship.
Lim Yoona not only realistically portrayed the subtle changes in expression when catching delicate flavors and adeptly handling cooking tools, but also infused humor and warmth into tension-filled situations, significantly enhancing the drama's interest. In scenes showcasing the subtle emotional connection with Lee Heon, she skillfully captured even the slight tremors in her gaze, enchanting the home audience with her charm as a romantic queen.
Meanwhile, episode 4 of 'Bon Appetit, Your Majesty' recorded a nationwide rating of 11.1%, 11.4% in the metropolitan area, and a peak of 13.6% (based on Nielsen Korea), achieving the highest viewership rating for three consecutive episodes as well as the highest rating among tvN dramas aired this year, and can be watched every Saturday and Sunday at 9:10 p.m. on tvN.
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