Knetz Praise Yoona & Lee Chae Min’s Chemistry in Bon Appétit, Your Majesty — Hope for a Modern Rom-Com Together

Fans have been talking. A lot. Since Bon Appétit, Your Majesty premiered, the on-screen chemistry between Girls’ Generation’s Yoona (Lim Yoon-a) and Lee Chae Min has stood out as something special.

From the beginning, viewers noted how their relationship feels more than just visuals. It’s the little things: the tension, the playful banter, how they light up scenes together. Even though Yoona’s character is older than Lee Chae Min’s by about ten years, many say that difference doesn’t feel awkward—it adds texture.

One of the big moments that got people talking was their first kiss in episode 4. It’s early, but it felt earned. Fans pointed out that the scene seemed passionate yet sincere—strong enough to elevate the drama’s ratings. After that episode aired, Bon Appétit, Your Majesty hit its highest tvN ratings so far in 2025.

In addition to romantic scenes, fans love how Yoona and Lee Chae Min handle their roles off the combat, off the kissing scenes: the cooking, the royal setting, the playful teasing. The food is more than backdrop; it's part of how their relationship is being built.

Knetz are now expressing a wish: given how well they work together in this fantasy / historical setting, many hope to see Yoona + Lee Chae Min in a modern-rom-com romance. One comment reads, “Please include a lot of modern-day scenes … I want to see them in a modern drama too lol, they look great together.”

Of course, “hope” is a double-edged word. Some fans wonder if their roles or the script might limit how much chemistry can shine in a modern setting—dialogue style, setting, character background all make a difference. But overall, the reaction has strongly leaned positive: many feel Yoona and Lee Chae Min are hitting a sweet spot that could translate well beyond Bon Appétit, Your Majesty.

So far, their pairing has helped make this drama more than just another time-slip fantasy. It’s been about emotion, trust, contrasting personalities—and yes, even food. And that could be what makes fans believe they can pull off modern romance just as well.

If a modern rom-com version ever happens, it won’t be just about nostalgia. It might be about whether this chemistry can adapt—through everyday settings, casual conversations, ordinary conflicts. But if Bon Appétit, Your Majesty is any indication, Yoona and Lee Chae Min have the foundation to make it work.