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tvN prepares to take fans on a journey through time with its new drama Bon Appétit, Your Majestya fantasy romance based on a best-selling web novel. And to play the role of its fearsome, gourmet king, the channel has chosen Lee Chae-mina bold career move.
A king as feared as he is refined
In this drama scheduled for August, Lee Chae-min as Lee Heona prince of the Yeonhui lineage with a great future ahead of him. Gifted with a keen mind, courage and a demanding palate, he could be an exemplary ruler... if he weren't so hot-tempered, distrustful and authoritarian. Nicknamed the most tyrannical of kings, Lee Heon governs through feartrusting no one - not even his own royal kitchen.
And for good reason: it detects the slightest variation in taste in its dishesHe can turn a royal table upside down in the middle of a banquet if a dish doesn't suit him. The man is capable of turning a royal table upside down in the middle of a banquet if a dish doesn't suit him. The slightest culinary faux pas can provoke his wrath.
A Michelin-starred chef confronts a capricious king
Opposite this ruthless monarch, we find Lim YoonA as Yeon Ji-young, an award-winning French chef who finds herself thrown back 500 years. Her encounter with Lee Heon promises a dynamic mix of explosive confrontation and romantic tension.
An unexpected performance by Lee Chae Min
Known for his roles in teen romances, Here, Lee Chae-min takes on the role of a king for the first time.and not the least. With his piercing gaze, deep voice and controlled gestures, the actor is fully committed to his role, even going so far as to learn horseback riding to fit the character. The first images unveiled show an icy sovereign, feared by all, ready to shoot an arrow or impose his will at the slightest provocation.
The drama's staff praised his commitment:
"Lee Chae-min has worked hard to embody Lee Heon in every detail. His transformation will surprise audiences."
See you in August
With its blend of history, gastronomy and romance, Bon Appétit, Your Majesty is shaping up to be one of the most intriguing dramas of the summer, especially for us French! It remains to be seen whether the future chef will be able to win over Joseon's most feared king... and get him to finish a meal without breaking into a rant! See you on August 16 for the 1st broadcast.
