According to Nielsen Korea, episode 4 of the new fantasy romance drama Bon Appetit, Your Majesty has achieved a viewership rating of 11.1% - the highest among tvN dramas in 2025 (as of now).
The episode not only topped the broadcast time in Korea on the evening of August 31 but was also the most watched program for audiences aged 20 to 49.
In addition, in its first week of broadcasting, The reward of the tycoon rose to No. 1 on Good Data Corporations list of most favorite dramas of the week. The two main actors - YoonA, Lee Chae Min also rose to No. 1 and No. 2 on the list of most discussed cast.
According to the film's development, after Yeon Ji Young (YoonA) was "bossed" by Lee Heon (Lee Chae Min) appointed as the Grand Conductor of Ngu Tru (Chief cook), Kang Mok Joo (Kang Han Na) - Lee Heon's concubine could not help but get angry, worried that her position, which was loved by her favorite king, would be shaken.
To harm Ji Young, Mok Joo urged Queen Inju to organize a cooking competition with veteran chefs. If he wins against Ji Young, his talent will be recognized. On the contrary, if she loses, she loses an arm.
Throughout the episode, the audience witnessed 3 chefs Ji Young - um Bong Sik (Kim Kwang Gyu) and Maeng Man Soo (Hong Jin Ki) prepare their dishes with high concentration and determined faces.
It was not unpredictable that Ji Young, despite many obstacles, still convinced the Miss and won. Her efforts to beg for protection for the remaining two chefs who did not have their arms cut (due to losing) despite Lee Heon's anger also scored points with the Queen Mother.
At the end of the film, Lee Heon shed tears and forced a kiss on Ji Young when he was drunk, surprising many viewers, because the film had only aired episode 4 but the main couple had a sweet scene. YoonA and Lee Chae Min's performance in this segment was praised for their role. The appearance of both is also considered compatible.
In addition to "The reward of the tyranny", on the evening of August 31, many films set a record for ratings. Of which, "The Golden Time of the Son" achieved a new rating of 15.9%, "The Lawyer's Dream" reached 9.1% before the final broadcast week.
However, The Twelve Children of the Guard - a fantasy action film that was aired at the same time as The reward of abuse recorded a decrease, reaching 3.1% for episode 4.
