Fans of the hit K-drama Bon Appétit Your Majesty received a delightful surprise this Chuseok holiday as the main cast reunited for a special episode titled No Leaving the Palace. The special aired on October 4, 2025, on tvN and featured the stars discussing the show’s finale and sharing behind-the-scenes stories.
What Was in the Special Episode?
The special episode, officially titled Bon Appétit Your Majesty Special: No Leaving the Palace, followed a different format from the show’s regular plot-driven episodes. The cast members, including Yoona, Lee Chae-min, Kang Han-na, Oh Eui-shik, and Lee Joo-ahn, appeared in casual clothes for a relaxed and comfortable talk.
They gathered to answer fan questions, react to the drama’s final episode together, and look back on their filming experiences. This provided a final treat for viewers who were missing the show after its conclusion on September 28, 2025. A particularly memorable moment showed the cast watching the emotional reunion scene between their characters, with Lee Chae-min becoming noticeably shy while seeing his character’s tender moments on screen.
The special was also designed to address some of the unresolved questions from the finale, giving viewers more insight into the characters’ journeys.
Behind-the-Scenes Stories and Bloopers
The cast shared several personal anecdotes from their time filming, offering fans a glimpse into the fun and challenges on set. Actor Oh Eui-shik, who played the loyal guard Im Song-jae, revealed a funny incident where he accidentally hit co-star Lee Chae-min during a action sequence.
“There’s a scene where I spin around once during my movement and kick over Yi Heon’s head,” Oh Eui-shik explained. “[Actor Chae-min is] very tall, isn’t he? Even though I stretched and bent as much as I could, I ended up kicking his head straight on.”
Oh Eui-shik mentioned that the kick was not light, and both actors could feel the impact. He felt bad about the incident and promised to take Lee Chae-min out for dinner afterwards. Lee Chae-min added that he was in real pain and wanted to stop filming for the day, but they managed to complete the important scene after Oh Eui-shik’s continued apologies.
Answering Fans’ Final Questions
A key goal of the special was to provide more clarity on the drama’s ending, which had left some viewers with questions about the fates of their favorite characters. The original finale saw Chef Yeon Ji-young transported back to the present day after being fatally wounded while saving King Lee Heon.
A month later, while working at a new restaurant, she is finally reunited with Lee Heon, who has somehow traveled through time to find her. However, the series did not explicitly explain how the King managed to time-travel or how he adapted to modern life.
The No Leaving the Palace special episode tackled these lingering mysteries, giving fans a more satisfying wrap-up to the story. The show’s production team had previously expressed deep gratitude for the viewers’ love and support, and this special episode served as a thank-you gift to the dedicated fanbase.
A Successful Run for the Time-Slip Drama
Bon Appétit Your Majesty enjoyed a highly successful run, achieving significant popularity both in South Korea and internationally. The drama, which blended time-slip fantasy, romantic comedy, and fusion cuisine, ended on a high note.
According to Nielsen Korea, the finale achieved the show’s highest rating of 17.1%. It also claimed the number one spot on Gallup Korea’s survey of favorite TV programs for September 2025. On a global scale, the series topped Netflix’s Global TV Shows (Non-English) chart for two consecutive weeks and remained in the Top 10 for six weeks during its broadcast.
The special episode served as a fitting farewell to a drama that captured the hearts of viewers worldwide, allowing the cast to say a proper goodbye to their characters and to the fans.
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