Native Title	폭군의 셰프
Also Know as	Bon Appétit, Your Majesty, Chef of Tyrants, The Tyrant's Chef, Pokgunui Syepeu
Director	Jang Tae Yoo
Writer	fGRD
Distributor	tvN
Air Time	Saturday, Sunday 21:10
Content Rating	15+ - Teens 15 or older
Runtime	12 + 1 special episode
Genre	Historical, Comedy, Romance, Fantasy, Cooking, Time Travel
Language	Korean
Country	South Korea
Release Date	2025-08-23
End Date	2025-09-28

“Bon Appétit, Your Majesty” (Korean: 폭군의 셰프) is a 2025 historical rom-com with a time-slip twist, set to premiere on tvN on August 23, 2025 (Sat–Sun slot) and stream globally on Netflix. The series is directed by Jang Tae-yoo (known for elegant period visuals), produced by Studio Dragon with Film Grida/Jung Universe, and planned as a 12-episode run of roughly 70 minutes each.

Plot Overview

At the peak of her career, a modern French-trained chef is suddenly hurled back to the Joseon era. There she meets a ruler famed as the kingdom’s sharpest palate – and its most infamous tyrant. Armed with technique, science, and fearless creativity, she cooks her way through palace intrigue, factional rivalries, and prickly court etiquette, turning enemies-to-lovers sparks into slow-burn affection over simmering sauces and royal tasting sessions.

Cast & Characters

Main Characters

Im Yoon-ah as Yeon Ji-yeong – a brilliant, upbeat chef who time-slips to Joseon on the very day she wins the top French culinary competition.
Lee Chae-min as King Lee Heon – the court’s ultimate gourmet with a fearsome reputation for tyranny; her culinary foil and reluctant patron.
Kang Han-na as Kang Mok-ju – a long-standing royal consort whose ambitions and poise complicate palace dynamics.
Choi Gwi-hwa as Prince Je Seon – a survivalist royal biding his time amid lethal succession politics.

Additional/Notable Characters

Moon Seung-yu joins from mid-season, billed to heighten the suspense.
Creative team highlights: Director Jang Tae-yoo, planning by CJ ENM / Studio Dragon.

Reception (Pre-Launch Buzz)

With teasers rolling out in late July, industry and fan chatter has focused on the chemistry between Im Yoon-ah and Lee Chae-min, the playful “love through food” hook, and Jang Tae-yoo’s polished historical aesthetic. Indian entertainment press flagged it among the August 2025 OTT highlights, and K-media preview events teased team cooking face-offs to promote the show.

Fun Facts & Behind the Scenes

Based on a web novel

Multiple listings tie the drama to the web novel often translated as “Surviving as Yeonsan-gun’s Chef.” Expect a cheeky interplay between culinary science and Joseon court cuisine.

Event-style promotions

tvN staged a “special palace-entry” promo with cast cooking challenges – hinting the show will lean into food-as-spectacle for marketing and story.

Release cadence

Weekend primetime (Saturday–Sunday) on tvN, aligning it with other high-visibility period romances.

Where to Watch

tvN (Korea): Premiered Saturday, August 23, 2025, in the weekend primetime block.
Netflix (Global): Series page live; streaming availability announced for international regions.
India OTT coverage: Trade press lists it among August 2025 K-drama drops (region-specific availability may vary by platform).

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