Lim Yoon-a Discusses the Finale of 'Bon Appétit, Your Majesty' and Its Record-Breaking Ratings

Singer and actress Lim Yoon-a recently shared her thoughts on the conclusion of 'Bon Appétit, Your Majesty.'

In a recent interview at a hotel in Jung-gu, Seoul, Lim Yoon-a, who stars in tvN's 'Bon Appétit, Your Majesty,' discussed the show's finale.

'Bon Appétit, Your Majesty' is a new weekend drama on tvN, featuring a time-traveling chef who meets a tyrannical king with an impeccable palate, leading to a survival fantasy romantic comedy. Lim Yoon-a plays the role of 'Yeon Ji-young,' a French chef who encounters the king.

The final episode, which aired on the 28th, achieved record-breaking ratings with an average of 17.4% and a peak of 20% in the Seoul metropolitan area, and an average of 17.1% and a peak of 19.4% nationwide, securing the top spot across all channels, including terrestrial networks, during its time slot.

Given that the interview was conducted before the finale aired, there was significant interest in the ratings for the last episode. When asked about her expectations, Lim Yoon-a laughed, saying, "The chefs joked about it, but it seemed like we were seriously discussing the ratings when it made headlines."

She added, "With such good results every episode, I'm surprised every day and every week. I didn't have specific expectations for the ratings as it's beyond my control, but I never anticipated such a huge response and success." Lim Yoon-a also expressed her hopes for a reward vacation, saying, "The cast often talks about it. I hope it happens, but we'll have to wait and see."

In the finale, Yeon Ji-young wakes up in a modern hospital after an injury and returns to her career as a chef, revamping the menu using the recipes from 'Mang Un-rok.' She reunites with her fellow chefs and meets Lee Heon, who has also traveled to the present, culminating in a romantic embrace and kiss.

However, some viewers felt that the explanation of how Lee Heon arrived in the present was lacking, leaving a lingering sense of an open-ended conclusion despite the happy ending.

Regarding the ending, Lim Yoon-a commented, "I'm satisfied. I think it's the ending everyone dreamed of. It's a beautiful conclusion," she said with a smile. When asked about the possibility of a second season, she replied, "I haven't heard anything about a Season 2 yet. We'll see if discussions arise, but if the story continues and all the actors can reunite, I'd love to do it."

Reported by Kim Se-ah, TenAsia haesmik@tenasia.co.kr