Romance and Rivalry Heat Up in 'Bon Appétit, Your Majesty' as It Reaches Midpoint

As 'Bon Appétit, Your Majesty' reaches its midpoint, viewers are eagerly watching the bold advances of Lee Chae-min's character towards Im Yoon-a's character.

tvN's weekend drama 'Bon Appétit, Your Majesty' is turning up the heat with its culinary fantasy romantic comedy, and we've highlighted some key points to watch in the second half.

First, the romance between Yeon Ji-young (played by Im Yoon-a) and Lee Heon (played by Lee Chae-min) is capturing attention. Currently, Yeon Ji-young, after a time slip, is working as a head chef in King Lee Heon's royal kitchen, sharing not only flavors but also emotions with him. Lee Heon, realizing his feelings for Yeon Ji-young, promises to do anything for her, suggesting their relationship will deepen.

Moreover, it's revealed that the mysterious diary that brought Yeon Ji-young to the past was written by none other than King Lee Heon himself, adding intrigue to the unfolding story. Unaware of this fact, Yeon Ji-young is slowly warming up to Lee Heon's kindness, making their cross-era romance highly anticipated.

Attention is also focused on the outcome of the culinary competition that could determine the fate of the nation. The greedy eunuch Woo Gon (played by Kim Hyung-mook) has allied with Grand Prince Je-san (played by Choi Gwi-hwa) and proposed a cooking contest, provoking Lee Heon.

However, Lee Heon trusts Yeon Ji-young's culinary skills and enters her and the royal kitchen chefs into the competition, setting the stage for a culinary showdown between the two nations. Despite being initially intimidated by the formidable chefs from Ming, Yeon Ji-young rises to the challenge, showcasing her extraordinary culinary creations.

Lastly, the power struggle within the palace is drawing attention. Concubine Kang Mok-joo (played by Kang Han-na), allied with Grand Prince Je-san, is exploiting Lee Heon's longing for his mother to provoke him. She is constantly seeking opportunities to eliminate Yeon Ji-young, who stands in the way of her plans. Meanwhile, Grand Prince Je-san is biding his time, waiting to overthrow Lee Heon, heightening the tension.

'Bon Appétit, Your Majesty' airs on the 13 at 9:10 PM.

Reporter: Jung Se-yoon, TenAsia yoon@tenasia.co.kr