Bon Appétit, Your Majesty Stars Im Yoon-ah And Lee Chae-min’s 11-Year Age Gap Divides Viewers!

Im Yoon-ah and Lee Chae-min share an 11-year age gap, which has ignited heated debate online.

Fans eagerly waited for the release of Im Yoon-ah and Lee Chae-min’s K-drama Bon Appétit, Your Majesty, and its first few episodes have left them excited. The show gained high viewership ratings and instantly became a fan favourite overnight. Viewers were in awe of the actors’ performances and the storyline. However, not all feedback was positive. Some viewers raised concerns about the significant age difference between the lead actors. For more information, read on.

Im Yoon-ah And Lee Chae-min’s Age Gap Sparks Heated Discussion

Age gaps have long been a topic of discussion in the entertainment world. In the past, older male leads paired with younger female actors created a stir. And now, audiences are noticing and pointing out the female lead actor’s age compared to the male lead actor’s age. Similarly, Bon Appétit, Your Majesty, has found itself at the centre of this debate.

Popular K-pop idol and actor Im Yoon-ah and rising star Lee Chae-min share an 11-year age gap, which has ignited heated debate online. While some viewers find the age difference bothersome, others praise the duo’s chemistry. They stated that their chemistry on-screen feels natural and engaging. Their dynamic has won over many fans and fans add that the age gap adds depth to the story.

people on tiktok being pissed about the age gap between yoona and chaemin but they would not gaf if the ml would be older than the fl….

— sway☆ (@hajoonist_) August 25, 2025

One user wrote, “It’s not like she’s 35, and he’s a minor. The BAYM age gap isn’t an issue to me. The show is too good for such a thing to even matter.”

Another user wrote, “Why are people pissed? They suit the character. I’m glad lee chae min plays the king because the previous guy wouldn’t have suited the role as much as Chae min.”

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They point to the actors’ strong performances, which make the relationship believable despite the years between them. On the other hand, some people feel that it’s imbalanced.

For the unversed, earlier reports surfaced that Park Sung-hoon, known for his role in The Glory, was initially considered for Lee Chae-min’s role. However, due to an unrelated controversy, he stepped away from the project.

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First Published: August 28, 2025 2:27 PM