Did you know the sophisticated, gourmet-loving King Yi Heon from Bon Appétit, Your Majesty learned his fancy food skills from watching YouTube? Yep, it’s true!
Before Lee Chae Min stepped into the royal robes of a King with an extraordinary palate, he had to figure out how to look convincing while savoring palace feasts. With only a few days to prepare for this big role, he turned to the internet for his acting lessons!
The Viral Research Method
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Forget stuffy textbooks! Lee Chae Min’s research involved diving deep into the world of Mukbangs (online eating broadcasts) and food animations.
“I mainly watched videos where people react strongly and deliciously to food”, he shared.
He wasn’t just watching what they ate, but how they ate. He studied the expressive facial reactions, the sounds, and the pure joy that famous mukbang stars bring to their viewers.
The goal? To make the King’s reaction to a five-star dish look so real, viewers would practically taste it themselves!
The Mirror Practice
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It wasn’t enough to just watch. To nail the part, Lee Chae Min used his own mirror as his personal acting coach.
He practiced the King’s signature “food face”—that look of intense satisfaction and royal approval—until it was perfect. This dedication shows just how seriously he takes even the silliest details of his performance.
A King’s Favorite Set Snack
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While his character tasted everything from exotic teas to rare palace desserts, what did Lee Chae Min secretly love eating when the cameras stopped rolling?
He admitted his favorite dish on set was the Beef Bourguignonne made with short ribs. And proving that even Kings have a sweet tooth, he confessed to sneaking some of the colorful macarons used as props, even though he usually doesn’t crave sweets!
Connecting with the King in Manila
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All that dedication and charisma—the kind he poured into his roles and his hosting gigs—are now being brought straight to his Filipino fans! Lee Chae Min is finally heading to Manila for his highly-anticipated fan meeting, “Chaem-into You”. This is your chance to see the star up close, hear his stories, and witness the charm that turned an aspiring teacher into a sought-after King. Get ready to share some genuine smiles and unforgettable memories with the star who worked hard to get where he is today.
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Your chance to attend 2025 LEE CHAE MIN FANMEETING TOUR ‘Chaem-into you’ in MANILA this November 23 at the New Frontier Theater is still possible!
Don’t just stare, be there! Grab your tickets now at TicketNet outlets and ticketnet.com.ph
This fan meeting is the perfect chance to see the charming star who learned to rule the screen one delicious bite at a time!
