"Tastefully Yours" SHOCKS Everyone! The Reason Behind Its Record-Breaking Success Will Surprise You!

lewishooper1
Jun 5
3 min read

Could THIS be the reason? Tastefully Yours unexpectedly crushes the competition! Let's discover why this hot, trending drama is taking over!

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Tastefully Yours has come a long way since its release on OTT platforms. During its initial release, it held a disappointing one percent of viewership (1.6% according to Nielsen Korea); however, that was not going to be for long. The drama has now risen to the top and is now dominating global OTT rankings. So what is happening? Why the sudden change?

This culinary drama has now overtaken other much-loved trending dramas such as tvN's Resident Playbook and JTBC's Heavenly Ever After. It reached viewership ratings of 3.1% in Seoul and 3.3% nationwide. The Dojeon team thinks that is pretty impressive!

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Top tier cast

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Another reason why this drama has gained its rightful place at the top of the viewership charts is due to its top-tier cast. Go Min Si can bring her emotional depths and versatility when it comes to playing various roles, and Kang Ha Neul is a well-established actor who is often highly sought after by casting directors for K-dramas.

Song Ji Hyo is also a beloved household name actress, and after her leading role in the show Running Man, she became a favorite to star in this drama. Cha Joo Young, known for her impactful and captivating roles in acclaimed dramas such as The Glory and The Spies Who Loved Me, Cha Joo Young has demonstrated a powerful on-screen presence.

Lee Ki Taek is an actor gaining increasing recognition, and his developing talent suggests a potential for significant leading roles in the future. While Kim Yu Hwan, a potentially newer face to some, has made appearances in dramas like Bad Prosecutor and has upcoming projects, indicating a growing presence in the industry. His inclusion in a cast brings a fresh and dynamic element to a production.

Interest in Korean food

Global interest in Korean food in recent years has also been said to boost the show's ratings. This is due to traditional Korean cuisine being at the heart of the show, with entertainment and strong storytelling throughout in order to make it more engaging for the viewer.

Similar things happened with Extraordinary Attorney Woo, where gimbap took on a global food trend after the show's release, since it was prominent and featured heavily throughout the drama.

Fan reactions

We previously wrote about fans of the show loving the chemistry between Kang Ha Neul and Go Min Si, due to the unspoken edge-of-your-seat tension between them, however, that's not all! Their dynamic journey from opposition to affection serves as a metaphor for growth, healing, and emotional nourishment.

This culinary love story did not follow the social norms of the typical Cinderella love story, and in fact, adapted its unique style to take this drama to the next level, which made it easy to watch!

Our Thoughts

Kang Ha Neul provides a great sense of humor and adds comic relief. In addition, Go Min Si also plays her role really well too, delivering countless laughs to viewers of the show. However, the top scene stealers have to be awarded to Yoo Su Bin and Kim Shin Rok who give off great chemistry throughout the show. The two complimentary characters add a layer of nerdy charm and look back moments that we can really relate to! We're curious if the show will lead to a further season!?