Bon Appetit, Your Majesty Episode 10 Recap: Lee-Heon Kissed Ji-Young

In Bon Appetit, Your Majesty Episode 10, Lee Heon and Yeon Ji-young into their most turbulent moment yet. The story began with shocking news: Yeon Ji-young was tortured in prison and reported dead.

Hearing this, Lee Heon rushed to the prison, furious and desperate to save her. But Queen Dowager Jaheon stood in his way, accusing Yeon Ji-young of poisoning Prince Jinmyeong.

When Lee Heon defended her, the Queen turned suspicion on him. Enraged, he raised his sword, ready to strike.

Inside her cell, Yeon Ji-young regained consciousness. She begged him to stop, reminding him that violence would only prove her guilt. Her words were sharp and desperate: if he continued, not only she but everyone else would die.

The plea shook him, and finally, he lowered his weapon. Before leaving, he warned Queen Dowager Jaheon not to cross him again until the truth was revealed.

Later, Queen Dowager Inju stepped in. Unlike Jaheon, she freed Yeon Ji-young but gave her only three days to prove her innocence. With no time to waste, Yeon Ji-young returned to the royal kitchen. When Lee Heon saw her alive, he pulled her into an embrace. His joy was raw, and he confessed how much he missed her.

But the reunion carried its own danger. Rumors about their closeness were already swirling around the palace. Yeon Ji-young, fearing for his safety, pushed him away.

She scolded him for fueling gossip that could cost him dearly. Lee Heon ignored the warning and kissed her. With full conviction, he declared it was a kiss for the woman he loved the most.

Poison, Secrets, and a Ring

The political schemes deepened. It was revealed that the herbal medicine Oryeongji turned toxic when combined with ginseng. Prince Jinmyeong’s condition worsened, and Yeon Ji-young’s quick thinking saved him.

She prepared a nutritious meal that stabilized his health, proving her skills once again. Still, the palace was not safe. Kang Mok-ju’s involvement in the poisoning came to light, enraging Lee Heon. He confronted her with words that carried the weight of death itself.

The revelation that Oryeongji turns toxic with ginseng is brilliant writing. On the surface, it’s a plot point to clear Yeon Ji-young. But symbolically, it mirrors the palace itself: individual elements seem benign (like courtly manners), but combined with ambition (ginseng, a symbol of strength), they become deadly.

Yeon Ji-young’s knowledge of this doesn’t just prove she’s a good cook; it proves she understands the corrosive nature of the world she’s trapped in.

Amid the chaos, their relationship moved into dangerous territory. Alone together, Lee Heon asked if Yeon Ji-young still wanted to return to her world.

She admitted her heart was torn, even as her memories of their first meeting haunted her. He revealed he always sensed she wasn’t from his era, yet he still chose her.

Then came the proposal. Lee Heon slipped a ring onto her finger and made a promise simple yet striking. If she became his companion, he would make bibimbap for her every morning with his own hands. His words stripped away the throne, the schemes, and the poison. At that moment, he was not a king, just a man confessing love.

The kiss that followed carried both passion and risk. For Yeon Ji-young, the weight of the future still lingered. She wondered if Mangunrok, the mysterious path back to her own time, had finally appeared.

Yet she also questioned if she even wanted to leave. The pull between destiny and desire became sharper than ever.

Ending

Episode 10 balanced fierce palace politics with intimate, fragile moments. The tension between survival and romance ran through every scene.

The accusations, the prison rescue, and the discovery of poison set the stage for power struggles. But the proposal showed the personal stakes hiding beneath the crown.

Lee Heon’s reckless love could destroy him, yet his sincerity was impossible to deny. Yeon Ji-young’s warnings reflected her fear, but her quiet acceptance of his kiss betrayed her own feelings. Every step now threatens to topple the palace, and every rumor spreads like fire.

For viewers, the drama continues to blur the line between tragedy and love story. Episode 10 didn’t just move the story forward — it deepened the dilemma.

Should Yeon Ji-young fight for her survival in this world, or return to the time she left behind? And will Lee Heon’s devotion protect her, or doom them both?

Let’s Discuss!

 The final shot of Yeon Ji-young looking at her ring, wondering if the path home has appeared, is utterly chilling.

 

• What do you think she will choose? Is her growing love for Lee Heon stronger than the pull of her own time?

• How will Lee Heon’s public defiance cost him? The rumors are now weaponized.

• Share your favorite moment from the episode! Was it the prison confrontation, the kiss, or the proposal?

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