Studio Dragon's 'Bon Appetit, Your Majesty' Ranks No. 3 Globally on Netflix with 588 Million Hours Viewed

Studio Dragon has once again proven the global dominance of Korean drama content, with its hit series Bon Appetit, Your Majesty securing the third spot in Netflix's H2 2025 Engagement Report. The time-slip romantic comedy amassed a staggering 588.3 million hours of viewing time during the second half of 2025, placing it behind only Wednesday Season 2 at 964.1 million hours and Stranger Things 5 at 879.7 million hours.

A Historic Achievement for K-Drama

The achievement is particularly remarkable given that Bon Appetit, Your Majesty is the only non-English language title to break into the global top three. The series reached the number one position on Netflix's global non-English TV rankings for two consecutive weeks and maintained a presence in the platform's Top 10 for an impressive ten weeks following its release.

The drama's momentum was evident from the start. Within just three weeks of its premiere, Bon Appetit, Your Majesty surpassed 100 million cumulative viewing hours on Netflix, signaling the kind of viral international appeal that has become a hallmark of Studio Dragon's productions. Domestically, the series was equally dominant, with its final episode reaching a peak viewership rating of 20 percent on tvN.

A Delicious Premise with Universal Appeal

Starring Lim Yoona as Yeon Ji-young, a world-class French chef with an uncompromising palate, and Lee Chae-min as the royal Yeonhuigun, the series follows Ji-young as she mysteriously time-slips into the Joseon era. Stranded in the past, she must navigate palace politics and survive each day by cooking exquisite meals for a fearsome king whose taste in food is nothing short of legendary.

The creative fusion of modern culinary arts with historical Korean court drama struck a chord with audiences worldwide. The series blended romance, comedy, and the universal language of food into a package that transcended cultural and linguistic barriers, drawing viewers from every corner of the globe.

Studio Dragon's Consistent Global Track Record

Bon Appetit, Your Majesty continues Studio Dragon's extraordinary streak of producing globally successful K-dramas on Netflix. The production company previously achieved similar feats with The Glory in 2023, which ranked third in the H1 2023 report with 622.8 million hours viewed, and Queen of Tears in 2024, which also claimed the third position in the H1 2024 report with 682.6 million hours.

This pattern of consistent top-three finishes underscores Studio Dragon's unique ability to craft stories that resonate with international audiences while remaining authentically Korean. Originally released in August 2025 across tvN, TVING, and Netflix simultaneously, the series benefited from the streaming giant's massive global distribution network.

K-Drama's Growing Global Footprint

The success of Bon Appetit, Your Majesty reflects the broader trend of Korean content becoming an indispensable part of the global entertainment landscape. As Studio Dragon continues to produce hit after hit, the data makes it clear that K-dramas are no longer a niche genre but a mainstream force capable of competing with the biggest English-language franchises in the world.

With the series now firmly established as one of the most-watched titles in Netflix history, fans and industry observers alike will be watching closely to see what Studio Dragon delivers next in its remarkable run of global mega-hits.