Comment on this episode by going to KDramaChat.com Today, we’re doing a special episode on Bon Appétit, Your Majesty, the hit K Drama on Netflix starring Lee Chae Min as King Yi Heon and Im Yoon A as Yeon Ji Yeong. We are joined by the amazing Ernabel Demillo to discuss: * The featured song during the recap: I Find You by Do Young. * How Bon Appétit, Your Majesty is a light-hearted, romantic, and food-filled drama inspired by the dark reign of King Yeonsangun. * The show’s unique blend of historical fiction, time travel, romance, and culinary arts — with food as a central character and storytelling device. * The story of King Yeonsangun, the real tyrant who inspired the fictional King Yi Heon, and how the drama reimagines his story. * A comparison to Mr. Queen and why this show, though similar on the surface, is more about food, love, and redemption than gender-bending comedy. * Im Yoon A and Lee Chae Min’s incredible chemistry, with Lee Chae Min’s breakout performance being especially notable given his short preparation time. * The standout supporting characters, including Gil Geum, Gong Gil, Kang Mok Ju, and the Chinese chefs — each representing different cultural and culinary dynamics. * The symbolic power of food in the drama, showing how it connects people, heals trauma, and even saves nations. * The use of the Mangunrok as the show’s MacGuffin — both a literal time travel portal and a symbolic love letter from the king. * The drama’s conclusion, including how the king travels to the modern day, and the emotional payoff of their reunion through food. * A discussion of Michelin-starred restaurants in Asia, the rise of Korean cuisine globally, and personal dining experiences from Ernabel. * Gong Gil’s deeper role and edited-out storyline — including a potential love triangle that was ultimately minimized. * The theme of finding your destined love across time, emphasized through the OST lyrics and repeated motifs of reunion and promise. * What we’re watching now — from Because This Is My First Life to Would You Marry Me and The Uncanny Counter — and a preview of Season 13 of K Drama Chat, where we will recap and analyze Startup.