As tvN hit historical romance drama "Bon Appétit, Your Majesty" is set to air its final episode Yesterday, the cast shared touching messages with viewers, thanking them for their support and sharing memories.
The drama, which took viewers through royal kitchens and love affairs with a dash of cooking, soon gained a loyal fan base for its rich storyline and sincere performances.
Girls' Generation member Lim Yoona, who took on the role of the kind-hearted cook Yeon Ji Young, expressed her strong emotional attachment to the character.
"Just like Yeon Ji Young, who always cooked from the heart while thinking of the person who would eat her meal, I also poured my heart into my acting for each and every scene," she explained, as reported by Soompi.
She went on to say, I'm truly so sad that it's already ending. I don't think I'll be able to forget the time I spent living as Yeon Ji Young and the eight months of memories I made all over the country with director Jang Tae Yoo and the entire cast and crew."
Even fellow cast member Lee Chae Min waxed nostalgic about the experience.
"I'm so happy and grateful that our drama was able to wrap up while receiving so much love and interest," he said.
He continued, "It became a powerful driving force for the me of the future."
Actress Kang Han Na emphasized the global love the show received.
"Thanks to all the love that viewers gave Bon Appétit, Your Majesty, I was happy throughout the entire drama," she explained, according to Naver. "I hope you'll remember our drama every time you eat delicious food, and I hope you'll always be happy."
Adding in humor, Choi Gwi Hwa quipped, "Thanks to Bon Appétit, Your Majesty, I got to hear all sorts of compliments like 'ratings tyrant,' 'late-night snack tyrant,' and 'heartwarming story tyrant.'"
Seo Yi Sook and Oh Eui Sik each expressed gratitude to viewers in terms of food analogies, comparing the production to happily cooked meals served to audiences.
The last episode of "Bon Appétit, Your Majesty," was aired yesterday, September 28, at 9:10 p.m. KST.
