CJ ENM’s captivating time-travel romantic comedy, “Bon Appétit, Your Majesty,” has cooked its way to the top, securing the No. 1 spot in Netflix’s Global Top 10 Non-English Shows category for two consecutive weeks.
This highly-acclaimed Studio Dragon production features Lim Yoon-a in the role of Yeon Ji-young, a meticulous French chef who unexpectedly becomes the royal cook for the tyrannical and notoriously picky Yeonhuigun. The series delves into Ji-young’s daily challenges as she navigates the subtleties of culinary art to survive in the royal kitchen.
Since its premiere, “Bon Appétit, Your Majesty” has exhibited remarkable growth on the streaming service. The series debuted at No. 4 in Netflix’s global non-English rankings, quickly climbed to second place, and ultimately achieved the top position by the fourth and fifth weeks of its release—a landmark accomplishment for Korean entertainment.
The series not only shone internationally but also reigned supreme locally, with its 10th episode attracting an average household rating of 15.9%, peaking at 17.6%. This triumph made it the most-watched drama in its time slot, setting a new personal best for the series.
“We are thrilled to see the record-breaking success of ‘Bon Appétit, Your Majesty,’ particularly on an international level,” expressed Hyoju Jeon, head of global marketing at CJ ENM. “We aspire for this series to continue exemplifying the charm and essence of well-crafted K-dramas that resonate joyfully with audiences worldwide.”
The final two episodes of “Bon Appétit, Your Majesty” are set to air this weekend on tvN in South Korea and will also be available for global audiences to stream on Netflix.
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