‘Bon Appétit, Your Majesty,’ starring Lim Yoona and Lee Chae Min, was a big success at the time of its release and topped viewership charts everywhere. When the news of a possible spin-off spread, fans of the show wondered who would be cast as the leads. According to the latest reports, ASTRO member Cha Eun Woo, who is currently finishing his mandatory military service, has been cast as the male lead for the upcoming spin-off series. Here is what we know so far about the project.
Cha Eun Woo cast in ‘Bon Appétit, Your Majesty’ spin-off series
Cha Eun Woo, best known as the lead of ASTRO and for his popular dramas and films such as ‘True Beauty,’ ‘The First Ride,’ and ‘The Wonderfools,’ is ready to take on a new role. The Hankook Ilbo shared a report online, revealing that the idol and actor has been cast in the upcoming spin-off series. He will be replacing Lee Chae Min, who gained global popularity for his role in the original series, ‘Bon Appétit, Your Majesty.’Reportedly, the spin-off series will feature a completely different title and storyline. However, it will still be set in the same universe as the previous series, paving the way for possible cameos and crossovers.
More about ‘Bon Appétit, Your Majesty’
It follows the story of a fine-dining chef who is at the peak of her career. However, something happens, and she travels back in time and encounters a tyrant king who is never happy with any of the food that is cooked for him. Released on Netflix last year, Nielsen Korea reported that the drama was a massive hit and one of the highest-rated shows of 2025. It reached a viewership of 17.1 per cent.It also ranked on the Global Top 10 chart during its first week of release on the OTT platform and remained in second place for the next two weeks consecutively. In its fourth week of release, it once again climbed up to the number one spot.
About Cha Eun Woo
Cha Eun Woo is a popular K-pop idol who has been active in the industry since 2014. He first debuted as an idol with the popular K-pop group ASTRO. After a few years of being active as a musician, he made his acting debut in the film ‘My Brilliant Life,’ where he played a minor role. However, his acting on the big screen left quite an impact, and he started booking acting roles soon after that. Some of his most popular releases include ‘Gangnam Beauty,’ ‘True Beauty,’ ‘Island,’ ‘Decibel,’ ‘A Good Day to Be a Dog,’ and many others.
