Lee Chae-min Wins Global Praise with Standout Performance in 'Bon Appetit, Your Majesty'

By YoonSeon, Cho

Sep 29, 2025

Lee Chae-min Wins Global Praise with Standout Performance in 'Bon Appetit, Your Majesty'



Jewel discovered by 'Chef of Tyrants', actor Lee Chae-min successfully concluded Lee Heon with a perfect ending.

In the final episode of tvN's Saturday-Sunday drama "The Tyrant's Chef" (written by fGRD, directed by Jang Tae-yu) that ended on the 28th, Lee Hun (Lee Chae-min) even wrote a false accusation of killing Inju Dae-bi (Seo Yi-sook) but returned to the palace for the future of Jinmyeong and made a decision with Jesan Dae-gun (Choi Gwi-hwa), who set up a reverse plot. Although he was eventually deposed and forced to return to the country, he fought a fierce battle against the Jesandaegun, who tried to harm himself to the end and kidnapped Yeon Ji-young (Im Yoon-ah). Lee Hun, who lost everything, had to accept that Yeon Ji-young had gone back to modern times at the same time as she died, and he also seemed to have lost his life. However, miraculously, he reunited with Yeon Ji-young over time again, and when they met for the first time, he served the Hwanse class that Yeon Ji-young made, signaling a new beginning for the two and achieving a happy ending.

Lee Chae-min clearly imprinted his name by showing a new face in each episode, completely incorporating into the character from the first broadcast through "The Tyrant's Chef". Discovered as a `Roco Jewel', it proved its potential and distinct growth, and was affectionately called 'Your Highness' by foreign viewers beyond Korea and has captured global fandom. He realized the charisma of tyrant Lee Hun with his intense eyes, solid vocalization, and stable tone to drive the play's immersion, and even though it was his first historical drama challenge, he drew a hot response with his high-quality acting.




Lee Chae-min Wins Global Praise with Standout Performance in 'Bon Appetit, Your Majesty'
In addition, Lee Chae-min gave a deep immersion by delicately portraying the complex inner side that was forced to become a tyrant due to her mother's death. He convincingly solved the anguish and struggle he experienced in the process of tracking the truth, and poured out his affectionate eyes and emotions in front of his beloved woman. Towards the second half, the romance was captured with a grim action, maximizing viewers' interest and fully immersing themselves in Lee Heon's narrative. In addition, as well as a variety of chemistry with the characters in the play, he energized each scene with a sincere expression in front of the food. Lee Chae-min, who completed the character Lee Hun the most, including excitement, emotion, and laughter, led to perfect results in every way.

Lee Chae-min, who received explosive responses in each episode due to his solid acting skills and clear growth, expressed his feelings at the end through his agency Baro Entertainment. Lee Chae-min said, "We are happier and more grateful than ever that our drama, which we filmed together sweating from cold winter to hot summer, was able to finish with a lot of love and attention. I hope our work will be remembered as a lingering drama that sometimes conveys laughter and excitement, and sometimes warmth and emotion to the viewers. It's already left me with such a meaningful work. It was a precious time that gave me a lot of learning, growth, and happiness that I lacked, and it still remained as a great driving force for me in the future. I will continue to work hard to become an actor who can repay you with good works and acting, so please keep an eye on me. Once again, thank you from the bottom of my heart to everyone who watched our drama.






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