tvN’s weekend drama Bon Appétit, Your Majesty is making waves internationally, even catching the attention of Time Magazine.
On August 29, Time published an article highlighting the drama’s fast-growing popularity. After only two episodes, Bon Appétit, Your Majesty entered both Netflix’s U.S. Top 10 and the Global Top 10, showing the strong appeal of its unique blend of history and romance.
The article praised the series for its clever decision to distance itself from directly portraying a real-life tyrant, instead reimagining the male lead as a romantic figure.
Time wrote, “By changing the main character’s name, ‘Bon Appétit, Your Majesty’ creates a distinction between the real Yeonsan and the fictional Lee Heon. This is a wise choice… it uses history as a fantasy backdrop to tell an entertaining love story that lets viewers escape reality.”
The magazine also noted that this fresh approach, turning a once-feared ruler into a romance lead, was a bold and smart choice that helped the show resonate with both domestic and international audiences.
With its strong debut on global charts and international media praise, Bon Appétit, Your Majesty is quickly proving itself to be one of the most talked-about K-dramas of 2024.
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