Lee Chae Min has shared his thoughts on his upcoming drama “Bon Appétit, Your Majesty”!
Based on a popular web novel, “Bon Appétit, Your Majesty” is a fantasy romance drama starring Lim Yoona as Yeon Ji Young, an award-winning French chef who winds up traveling 500 years back into the past. There, she meets despotic king Lee Heon (Lee Chae Min), who is known as the worst of tyrants—and who also happens to be a discerning gourmet.
On why he chose to star in the drama, Lee Chae Min shared, “First, the theme of cooking immediately caught my interest, and Lee Heon is a three-dimensional character, so I found him very appealing. Also, since I’m a fan of director Jang Tae Yoo’s projects, I really wanted to star in the drama.”
Talking about his character Lee Heon, Lee Chae Min said, “He is a dynamic figure who stirs everything up like a typhoon you can’t even approach. He has an unstable psychological state and a fiery personality, but he also has unexpected, quirky sides.” He went on to liken Lee Heon to yukgaejang (a spicy beef soup with meat and various ingredients), saying that beneath his wild exterior lies a multifaceted character with many diverse qualities.
On how he prepared for the multi-dimensional character of Lee Heon, Lee Chae Min explained, “I tried to balance heavy and light tones so that the dignity and free-spiritedness that come with being a king could coexist. I also gave a lot of input on styling to highlight his intense gaze, and I worked hard to create Lee Heon’s unique way of expressing himself in each situation.”
Regarding how he prepared for the action scenes, he revealed, “I newly learned horseback riding. I also received training in swordsmanship and archery on set and collaborated with the martial arts team to enhance the quality of the action scenes.”
Encouraging viewers to tune in to the drama, Lee Chae Min remarked, “It offers a variety of exciting elements that blend mystery and romance through cooking.” He promised that viewers will be captivated not only by the relationship between Yeon Ji Young (played by Lim Yoona) and Lee Heon but also by the palace intrigues and power struggles that unfold.
“Bon Appétit, Your Majesty” will premiere on August 23 at 9:10 p.m. KST.
In the meantime, watch Lee Chae Min in “Crushology 101” on Viki below:
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