The stars of tvN's weekend hit drama "Bon Appétit, Your Majesty" reunited in a warm and fun-filled special broadcast titled "Bon Appétit, Your Majesty Special: Never Leave the Palace," broadcast on October 4 at 9:20 p.m.
In accordance with KBZoom, the special reunited the show's lead actors — Im YoonA (Yeon Ji Young), Lee Chae Min (Yi Heon), Kang Han Na (Kang Mok Ju), Oh Eui Shik (Im Song Jae), and Lee Joo Ahn (Gong Gil) — to celebrate their success in the 12-episode drama. The cast spoke about their journey, giving fans a close-up view behind the royal mask that made the series so popular.
Unlike their fancy hanbok costumes in the series, the actors wore casual, comfortable, and informal clothes, which revealed their authentic chemistry and true friendship.
Before beginning the fan Q and A section, the production team excitedly introduced the segment. A statement of neutral tone made before the comments stated that the cast was "ready to answer fans' most curious and humorous questions."
"Fans' witty submissions had everyone laughing nonstop," the production team stated. "TThe atmosphere was light and cheerful, much like the playful tone of the show itself."
The cast also looked back at viral scenes, traded behind-the-scenes stories previously untold, and responded to the creative nicknames fans had assigned their characters.
Each actor picked a favorite fan nickname and shared a personal memory about shooting the drama.
In another poignant piece, the actors recreated some of the show's most memorable romantic, food, and palace-plotting scenes, so that audiences could experience again the moments that made the series magical.
Maeil Business Newspaper said the special was a "sweet dessert course" after the conclusion of the main storyline. The network termed it "a celebration of the hard work of the cast and the unflinching devotion of the fans.
As "Bon Appétit, Your Majesty Special: Never Leave the Palace" concluded, viewers thanked each other online for being able to watch their beloved cast reunite again — this time not as royalty, but as friends laughing and reminiscing.
