Actress Im Yoon-a (affiliated with SME) has topped the popularity rankings for two consecutive weeks.
Im Yoon-a is heating up Saturday night television as the French chef "Yeon Ji-young" in the tvN weekend drama "Bon Appetit, Your Majesty" (written by fGRD, directed by Jang Tae-yoo, organized by Studio Dragon, produced by Film Greeda and Jung Universe), where she time slips to the best moments of the past to meet the worst tyrant, who is also a possessor of absolute taste.
In particular, Im Yoon-a is gaining praise from viewers for breathing life into a strong female character who navigates a tumultuous survival journey with her excellent cooking skills and tenacious personality, using her unique delicate expressiveness and energetic presence.
Above all, to perfectly embody the character, Im Yoon-a honed her skills by spending months in a cooking academy learning actual cooking processes and consulting professional chefs before filming, not only prepared to flawlessly deliver long lines in French to fit the setting of a French chef but also performed high-level wire action herself. This preparation process was naturally integrated into her performance in the drama, providing viewers with a profound sense of immersion.
Thanks to Im Yoon-a's efforts, "Bon Appetit, Your Majesty" is experiencing a steep rise in viewership ratings, with the 4th episode achieving a national rating of 11.1%, 11.4% in the metropolitan area, and a high of 13.6% (according to Nielsen Korea), marking it as the best-performing drama aired on tvN this year and showcasing its explosive popularity.
Furthermore, Im Yoon-a ranked first in the popularity sector for TV appearances in the 4th week of August, as announced by the popularity research agency Good Day Corporation's FUNdex, securing the top spot for two consecutive weeks. Simultaneously, "Bon Appetit, Your Majesty" has also ranked first in the TV-OTT drama popularity sector and first in the overall TV-OTT popularity sector for two consecutive weeks, demonstrating its significant impact.
Meanwhile, with Im Yoon-a's diverse facets drawing attention, "Bon Appetit, Your Majesty" airs every Saturday and Sunday at 9:10 p.m. on tvN.
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