bits of Seoul Korea

"Bon Appétit, Your Majesty"  is a Korean romantic comedy on Netflix about a modern chef who accidentally travels back in time to the Joseon Era. While the show is full of humor and romance, it also features palace intrigue and complex family relationships. Here’s an easy guide to the some characters and how they are connected. Lee Heon (Yeonhui-gun) – played by Lee Chae-min (이채민)  Lee Heon is the king, known as Prince Yeonhui in his youth. When he was eight, his mother, Lady Yeon, was removed from her position as queen by the Han clan, led by Queen Dowager Inju. Haunted by his mother’s tragic fate, Lee Heon searches for the truth, focusing on the missing royal records ( sacho ) that might reveal the secrets of that day.  Queen Dowager Inju – played by Seo Yi-sook (서이숙)  In the drama, she is called Daewang Daebi mama . She is Lee Heon’s grandmother and helped him become king. She constantly worries that the truth about Lady Yeon’s removal will be discovered. She holds...