{"id":672,"date":"2025-09-02T08:05:04","date_gmt":"2025-09-02T08:05:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/saranghero.com\/blog\/?p=672"},"modified":"2025-09-03T06:14:58","modified_gmt":"2025-09-03T06:14:58","slug":"bon-appetit-your-majesty-becomes-tvns-top-drama-of-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/saranghero.com\/blog\/bon-appetit-your-majesty-becomes-tvns-top-drama-of-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Bon App\u00e9tit, Your Majesty Becomes tvN\u2019s Top Drama of 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Four weeks into its broadcast, tvN\u2019s fantasy romance <em>&#8220;Bon App\u00e9tit, Your Majesty<\/em>&#8221; has already gained significant traction worldwide. The series is enjoying a meteoric rise in viewership, and Episode 4 has now set a new benchmark for tvN dramas released in 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to data released by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nielsenkorea.co.kr\/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=tit_1&amp;sub_menu=1_1&amp;area=00\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Nielsen Korea<\/a>, the episode, aired on August 31, reached a <strong>nationwide average rating of 11.06%<\/strong>. This is a significant increase into double-digit territory after only three weeks on air.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-faf36e72 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/saranghero.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gyeongbok-palace-5771324_640.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"uag-image-674\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" title=\"gyeongbok-palace-5771324_640\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Seoul metropolitan area recorded an even stronger 11.42%. It&#8217;s a sharp increase of more than four points compared to the previous week. Among the coveted 20-49 demographic, the show posted a nationwide average of 4.5%. These numbers helped the drama to claim the top spot across all channels in its time slot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-979c79f7\"><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/saranghero.com\/blog\/bon-appetit-your-majesty-becomes-tvns-top-drama-of-2025\/#Bon_Appetit_Your_Majestys_Steady_Climb_to_the_Top\" title=\"Bon App\u00e9tit, Your Majesty&#8217;s Steady Climb to the Top\">Bon App\u00e9tit, Your Majesty&#8217;s Steady Climb to the Top<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/saranghero.com\/blog\/bon-appetit-your-majesty-becomes-tvns-top-drama-of-2025\/#Why_Viewers_Are_Hooked\" title=\"Why Viewers Are Hooked\">Why Viewers Are Hooked<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/saranghero.com\/blog\/bon-appetit-your-majesty-becomes-tvns-top-drama-of-2025\/#The_Dramas_Effect_on_K-Drama_Trends\" title=\"The Drama&#8217;s Effect on K-Drama Trends\">The Drama&#8217;s Effect on K-Drama Trends<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/saranghero.com\/blog\/bon-appetit-your-majesty-becomes-tvns-top-drama-of-2025\/#Looking_Ahead\" title=\"Looking Ahead\">Looking Ahead<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bon_Appetit_Your_Majestys_Steady_Climb_to_the_Top\"><\/span>Bon App\u00e9tit, Your Majesty&#8217;s Steady Climb to the Top<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The growth curve for Bon App\u00e9tit, Your Majesty, has been impressive from the start. Its premiere on August 23 began with a respectable 4.9%, quickly climbing to 6.64% in the second week, 7.59% in the third, and then surging past 11% with the latest installment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a cable channel drama, which often struggles to break past the mid-single digits, such a trajectory signals an unusual level of audience engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This climb is even more striking when placed against other weekend K-drama titles. On the same night, KBS 2TV\u2019s Our Golden Days reached an all-time high of 15.9%, making it the most-watched show of the weekend. JTBC\u2019s Beyond the Bar also achieved a new personal best with 9.1% as it entered its final stretch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meanwhile, Twelve, KBS\u2019s competing fantasy action series, slumped to an all-time low of 3.1%. Channel A\u2019s My Lovely Journey concluded its run with a quiet 0.2% finale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-2c8c174b\"><h3 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Viewers_Are_Hooked\"><\/span>Why Viewers Are Hooked<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Part of the drama\u2019s appeal lies in its unique blend of genres. The series combines fantasy, royal drama, and culinary themes, creating a narrative that feels refreshingly new but familiar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Starring Im Yoon-ah, beloved across Asia for her roles in Love Rain and Big Mouth, and rising actor Lee Chae-min, the show combines seasoned star power with youthful charm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Critics highlight the chemistry between the leads as a key factor in the drama\u2019s success. Im Yoon-ah plays a character whose charisma and depth bring life to the palace kitchen setting, while Lee Chae-min adds a layered performance that balances humour, romance, and dramatic tension.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond the performances, the production values have also been praised. The drama\u2019s set designs, costumes, and food cinematography are visually rich, offering audiences a feast for the eyes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For many viewers, the combination of royal kitchens, traditional settings, and emotional storytelling recalls classics like Jewel in the Palace (Dae Jang Geum) while maintaining a modern sensibility that appeals to younger demographics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-8b8000f4\"><h3 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Dramas_Effect_on_K-Drama_Trends\"><\/span>The Drama&#8217;s Effect on K-Drama Trends<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The success of Bon App\u00e9tit, Your Majesty comes at a time when big-budget fantasy dramas have sometimes underperformed. Several high-profile projects launched earlier in the year failed to hold audience attention despite lavish sets and celebrity casts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It also reflects a growing appetite for lighter themes in the K-drama market. While dark thrillers and gritty revenge series remain popular, the appetite for comfort viewing is clearly resurging. Food, romance, and palace drama create a mix that is both entertaining and emotionally satisfying, striking the right balance for viewers fatigued by heavier themes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-f647b37b\"><h2 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Looking_Ahead\"><\/span>Looking Ahead<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>With only four episodes aired, the journey of Bon App\u00e9tit, Your Majesty is still in its early stages. The drama has already proven it can pull in double-digit ratings, but the real test will be whether it can sustain or even surpass this momentum in the weeks ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For now, one thing is sure: tvN has found its flagship drama of 2025. For more updates on Bon App\u00e9tit, Your Majesty, and the latest K-drama news, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/saranghero.com\/\" title=\"Saranghero\u2019s blog\">Saranghero\u2019s blog<\/a> and stay tuned to what\u2019s trending next in the Korean drama scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Four weeks into its broadcast, tvN\u2019s fantasy romance &#8220;Bon App\u00e9tit, Your Majesty&#8221; has already gained significant traction worldwide. 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