tvN weekend drama "Bon Appetit, Your Majesty" resonated on the global stage.
On the 17th, according to Netflix's official site, "Bon Appetit, Your Majesty" entered the global top 10 immediately after its release, stayed at No. 2 for two consecutive weeks, and reached No. 1 in the non-English TV show institutional sector in its fourth week. On the global review site Rotten Tomatoes it recorded an audience score of 98%, ranking it tied for first among currently released TV shows.
The drama is a romantic comedy that playfully depicts the romance between a time-slipped chef and a tyrant. The actors' performances, detailed direction and the subject of traditional Korean cuisine combined to increase domestic and international viewers' immersion. The eighth episode recorded an average 15.8% and a peak 18.1% viewership in the Seoul metropolitan area, ranking first among all channels in the same time slot.
Foreign media also took notice. The New York Times called "Bon Appetit, Your Majesty" a Korean drama that has captivated the world, and Time analyzed that using a historical background as a fantasy stage to unfold an entertaining love story was a smart choice. Review outlet Decider praised it, saying it grabbed viewers' attention with interesting devices within familiar narratives.
According to K-content analysis firm Good Data Corporation, "Bon Appetit, Your Majesty" ranked first in TV and OTT drama buzz for four consecutive weeks, and Im Yoon-a and Lee Chaemin also rose to the top ranks in cast buzz, proving the show's popularity.
Combining Korean sentiment, food and romantic comedy, "Bon Appetit, Your Majesty" captured the hearts of global viewers. It airs every Saturday and Sunday at 9:10 p.m. on tvN.
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