Two weeks ahead of its grand finale, the K-Romance culinary spectacle continues to soar, fueled by fan love and mounting anticipation for what’s next.
Netflix’s hit K-Romantic comedy “Bon Appétit, Your Majesty” has ascended to #1 on the Global Netflix Non-English TV chart this week, with four episodes left until its finale. International audiences are responding in force, making it one of the most-talked-about K- series in recent memory.
Starring Lim Yoon-a as Ji-young, the modern chef who time-slips into Joseon, and Lee Chae-min as the mercurial king with a refined palate, the series has become a feast for both the senses and the heart. Viewers have been captivated by the high-stakes culinary duels – royal cuisine vs. temple fare, flambé shows, and inventive fusion dishes – that double as metaphors for power, love, and resilience.
This past week’s highlight-Ji-young’s show-stopping fusion of galbijjim and boeuf bourguignon, layered with a deeply personal story -proved emblematic of the show’s magic: an irresistible blend of flavor, spectacle, and emotion that has left audiences across Asia, Europe, and the Americas hungering for more.
Fans Drive Anticipation
With social platforms ablaze with fan edits, culinary recreations, and theories about the showdown, momentum is only building. Viewers are rallying around Ji-young and her palace kitchen team, eager to see if they can outwit the conspiracies and rival chefs threatening the royal court.
“Thank you so much for the love you’ve shown ‘Bon Appétit, Your Majesty.’ There are plenty more thrilling and heart-fluttering moments ahead, so please keep watching as Ji-young cooks her way through every challenge,” says Lim Yoon-a.
Lee Chae-min adds, “I’m truly grateful for all the love you’ve given our series. I hope you’ll look forward to how Heon’s story unfolds as he slowly opens his heart to his chef, Ji-young. We’ll continue to share stories that are both warm and delightful.”
A Global Sensation
“Bon Appétit, Your Majesty” has consistently ranked among the top of Netflix’s Global Top 10 in multiple territories, reaching #1 on the global Top 10 for non-english series in its fourth week with 6.8M views and entering the Top 10 in 65 countries.
The New York Times explained the series as “A grab bag of genres, but at its core it’s a romantic comedy with cooking as its love language.”
What’s Next
Episode 9, airing this weekend, raises the stakes with a decisive culinary clash that could tip the balance of power between kingdoms. Fans can expect intensifying romance and bolder dishes unlike anything seen before—a perfect set-up for the finale that promises to deliver both emotional catharsis and unforgettable spectacle.
Bon Appétit, Your Majesty is now streaming only on Netflix.