Premiering today, May 8, the new SBS Friday-Saturday drama 'My Royal Nemesis' (written by Kang Hyun-ju, directed by Han Tae-seop) tells the story of an intense romantic comedy between Shin Seo-ri (played by Lim Ji-yeon), an unknown actress possessed by the soul of a Joseon-era villainess, and Cha Se-gye (played by Heo Nam-jun), a ruthless chaebol heir.
Ahead of the highly anticipated premiere, newly released stills capture the moment Shin Seo-ri enters her first-ever audition, only to be met with the visible bewilderment of Cha Se-gye. The premise itself—a notorious villainess who once ruled the Joseon Dynasty now navigating the life of a 21st-century struggling actress—is intriguing enough, but it raises the question of why a third-generation chaebol like Cha Se-gye would even be at the audition site.
In particular, the sight of the usually unflappable "ruthless chaebol" Cha Se-gye wide-eyed and visibly shaken upon spotting Shin Seo-ri is sure to bring laughter. Given their fierce battle of nerves during their first encounter in the previously released teaser, fans are eager to see what kind of explosive situation will unfold now that they have met in the unlikely setting of an audition room. 'My Royal Nemesis' promises to deliver a fresh dose of dopamine to viewers through the unpredictable connection between these two characters across time and space.
The chaotic modern-day adaptation journey of a "Joseon villainess" begins today, May 8, at 9:50 PM on the new SBS Friday-Saturday drama 'My Royal Nemesis'.
(SBS Entertainment News | Kang Sun-ae)