The arrival of the life male lead in the historical drama that the home theater has been waiting for. Lee Chae-min's passionate performance in 'Bon Appetit, Your Majesty' has garnered a fiery response from viewers.
Lee Chae-min is realizing the fantasy rom-com dream through the tvN weekend drama 'Bon Appetit, Your Majesty' (directed by Jang Tae-yoo, written by fGRD, planned by Studio Dragon, produced by Film Greeda and Jung Universe), creating an explosive reaction from audiences. The tyrant with an absolute palate, Lee Heon (played by Lee Chae-min), is a monarch wielding power and a figure bearing loneliness and wounds. His deep gaze and delicate expressions make the character three-dimensional, and he has swiftly renewed the title of 'life character,' emerging as a next-generation rom-com lead.
Lee Chae-min has soared into a new genre of fantasy romantic historical drama. His distinct features and perfect visuals drew attention, while his gentle yet affectionate gaze maximized the immersion in the story. The delicate expressions evoking memories of his mother revealed the face of a youthful boy, while his authoritative pressure shone through with the commanding presence of a monarch, increasing the audience's favor toward the character.
The chemistry with Lim Yoona, who plays Yeon Ji-young, also caught attention. Even amid the tension of their first encounter, the duo generated a mix of suspense and excitement that transformed the drama's energy, and as time passed, their shared narrative heightened the viewers' thrill, increasing the excitement quotient. Everyone was captivated by Lee Chae-min's ability to ignite a romantic tension with his restrained emotional performance in this standard of rom-com.
This work is also a new stage where the expansion of Lee Chae-min's acting spectrum can be confirmed. Unlike the freshness of youth dramas, 'Bon Appetit, Your Majesty' contributed to stability with a serious tone and precise articulation suitable for the historical drama genre. Handling various expressions fitting for the setting of an absolute palate monarch enhanced freshness, rising as a dark horse of historical dramas and fully showcasing his capabilities as the lead.
Earlier this year, actor Park Seong-hoon, who faced controversy, announced his final departure from 'Bon Appetit, Your Majesty,' after which Lee Chae-min was offered the casting proposal and confirmed his participation positively. Due to the urgent replacement of the male lead, the script reading schedule was postponed, and disruptions to the overall schedule were inevitable. This was the first filming of the male lead taking place a month after Park Seong-hoon's exit, approximately three weeks later than his co-star Yoona. However, Lee Chae-min seized this urgent opportunity to take flight in his acting career.
[Photo] 'Bon Appetit, Your Majesty'
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