Long before its airing, the highly anticipated tvN weekend drama "Bon Appétit, Your Majesty" is already making waves, with its recently released main trailer creating even more anticipation among viewers.
After the end of "Law and the City," which wrapped up with a record high rating of 7.7%, "Bon Appétit, Your Majesty" arrives on August 23.
The series is directed by Jang Tae Yoo, written by fGRD, and produced by Studio Dragon, Filmgrida, and Jung Universe.
It will explore the lives of tyrant King Lee Heon (Lee Chae Min) and palace cook Yeon Ji Young (YoonA) living in a tumultuous royal court.
The August 12 trailer begins with Yeon Ji Young, a budding Michelin 3-star chef, defeating a French cooking competition only to be whisked away into a royal palace.
She's chased by an arrow-toting king and branded as a criminal before finally declaring her occupation to Lee Heon, who at first thinks she's a ghost.
Her contemporary cuisine, such as steak and pasta, slowly wins him over, paving the way for laughs and romance.
Fiction occurs when Kang Mok Joo (Kang Han Na), the king's concubine, sees Ji Young as a threat.
Her jealousy and suspicions grow as Ji Young continues to play and tease the king, building to high-tension palace intrigue scenes.
Netizens were also flattered with the trailer, with comments that included, "YoonA is so beautiful," "The cast combination is already so fun," and "Perfect casting for their roles — young tyrant and older chef pairing is going to be great."'
YoonA is back on the small screen playing Yeon Ji Young, a stubborn chef involved in a hilarious but perilous time-slip survival narrative.
Her work in "Exit," the "Confidential Assignment" franchise, and "King the Land" earns her fame, and she prepped three months with an expert chef to get ready for the character, learning how to cook with techniques such as flambé.
Lee Chae Min, in his first royal role, portrays Lee Heon, a sharp-tongued ruler with an extraordinary palate and deep distrust of others. The drama marks a darker turn for the actor, known for youth romance roles.
"Bon Appétit, Your Majesty" premieres August 23 at 9:10 p.m. KST.
