Im Yoon-ah’s latest Instagram post has stirred excitement among fans and co-stars of tvN’s hit weekend drama “Bon Appetit, Your Majesty.”
Im Yoon-ah’s Instagram Post Goes Viral
On September 1, the actress uploaded several behind-the-scenes photos with the caption, “The Tyrant’s Chef is fun.” The post featured Im Yoon-ah smiling on set with cast members Lee Chae Min, Kang Han Na, Yoon Seo Ah, Kim Kwang Gyu, Hong Jin Ki, and Seo Yi Sook. Solo shots highlighted her signature charm.
The phrase “jiyoung,” taken from her character Yeon Ji-young, quickly turned into playful wordplay among the cast. Kang Han Na wrote, “You’re cute, ‘jiyoung’,” while Lee Chae Min added, “It’s so fun, ‘jiyoung’.” Other co-stars like Hong Jin Ki and Yoon Seo Ah joined in, leaving similar comments.
Fans also embraced the trend with reactions such as “I’m having fun watching it, ‘jiyoung’,” and “Watching reruns too.” International fans left supportive comments in both Korean and English.
Celebrity and Official Reactions
The playful exchange even reached other celebrities. The official tvN drama account commented, “The team chemistry is no joke, ‘jiyoung’,” while actress So Yi-hyun wrote, “Our beautiful Yoona~ I’m watching live.”
Ratings and Popularity
Meanwhile, “Bon Appetit, Your Majesty” continues to climb in viewership. According to Nielsen Korea, the drama recorded 11.1% nationwide ratings for its fourth episode on August 31, making it the highest-rated tvN drama of 2025 so far.
Im Yoon-ah herself has topped popularity charts for two straight weeks. Data from Good Data Corporation’s FUNdex shows she ranked first in the most buzzworthy dramas and actors category and also secured the No. 1 spot in the overall buzzworthy actor chart, with Lee Chae Min in second place. The drama also led both the TV-OTT Integrated Drama Buzz and TV Drama Buzz categories.
First aired on August 23, “Bon Appetit, Your Majesty” is a survival fantasy romantic comedy. The series follows Yeon Ji-young (Im Yoon-ah), a modern chef who time-slips into the Joseon era and meets King Yi Heon (Lee Chae Min), a ruler with an absolute palate.
Cast chemistry, viral fan engagement, and ratings above 10%, the series is emerging as one of the most successful K-dramas of 2025.
