{
  "id": 544878,
  "title": "Cha Eun-woo cast in 'Bon Appétit, Your Majesty' spinoff",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/cha-eun-woo-cast-in-bon-appetit-your-majesty-spinoff-544878",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-11T08:07:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/shows-dramas/20260811/cha-eun-woo-cast-in-bon-appetit-your-majesty-spinoff-series"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "K-pop idol Cha Eun-woo, best known as a member of the popular boy group ASTRO, has been cast for a spinoff series of the hit drama Bon Appétit, Your Majesty. Unfortunately, the original actors Lim Yoon-a and Lee Chae-min will not be reprising their roles in the new installment, set within the same universe but with a distinct title and storyline. The Hankook Ilbo reported that Cha will take on the male lead, replacing Lee, who gained nationwide popularity in South Korea and beyond. While Bon Appétit, Your Majesty aired in 2025, the spinoff is currently in the development stage, with talks ongoing to air it on tvN. The original series followed a successful chef as she traveled through time and interacted with a tyrant king who had an exceptional taste in food. Lim and Lee's performances led to the drama receiving a nationwide viewership rating of 17.1 percent on Nielsen Korea and achieving chart success on Netflix.",
  "summary": "K-pop boy group ASTRO member and actor Cha Eun-woo is joining a spinoff of the popular series \"Bon Appétit, Your Majesty.\" Lim Yoon-a and Lee Chae-min, who starred in the original series, will not return for the spinoff, which is set in the same universe. According to sources contacted by The Hankook Ilbo Tuesday, Cha has been cast as the male lead. He replaces Lee, who starred in the original…",
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        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Cha Eun-woo cast in 'Bon Appétit, Your Majesty' spinoff",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/cha-eun-woo-cast-in-bon-appetit-your-majesty-spinoff",
        "published": "2026-08-11T07:52:03.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}