Is My Dearest Nemesis the new Lovely Runner? New tvN drama starring Moon Ga Young and Choi Hyun Wook sparks online frenzy
tvN's new K-drama My Dearest Nemesis has ignited a social media frenzy, drawing comparisons to network's 2024 hit Lovely Runner. In just two weeks of its premiere, the Moon Ga Young and Choi Hyun Wook starrer has managed to woo viewers, thanks to its refreshing plot.
My Dearest Nemesis has become K-drama fans' latest obsession, igniting a frenzy similar to the 2024 hit series Lovely Runner. Backed by tvN, both dramas tick all the boxes for a quintessential rom-com, thus drawing comparisons from drama heads. After just two weeks on air, My Dearest Nemesis, starring Moon Ga Young and Choi Hyun Wook, is predicted to become tvN's next big success story, helping the network recover from the recent flop When the Stars Gossip, which cost it a whopping 50 billion won (approximately 34.8 million USD).
My Dearest Nemesis shatters Lovely Runner records
According to a Kbizoom report, My Dearest Nemesis has shattered records for tvN, garnering over 62 million views on the network's social media platforms for its drama cuts. This milestone marks a first for a Monday-Tuesday tvN drama, with the new drama surpassing Byeon Woo Seok and Kim Hye Yoon starrer Lovely Runner in this aspect, despite its recent premiere.
What makes My Dearest Nemesis a must-watch?
My Dearest Nemesis plays on every cliche K-drama trope ever, but with a fresh spin, sparking curiosity among fans. It puts a twist on the classic "first love" storyline, where the teenage male lead falls for an older female lead while pretending to be her "oppa" in an online game.
The show also weaves a fresh narrative with intriguing characters. The male lead is a chaebol heir, but with a quirky love for choco milk. The female lead, meanwhile, is a confident and independent breath of fresh air.
My Dearest Nemesis author gives the drama a thumbs up!
The drama is based on a webtoon of the same name. Not only fans, but Moon Ga Young and Choi Hyun Wook starrer has also managed to win over Yang Hye Jin, the author of the webtoon.
Speaking of the drama adaptation, she shared, "While watching the premiere, I couldn¡¯t help but scream out loud because they recreated the emotions and scenes from the original so perfectly. The way they captured ¡®My Dearest Nemesis¡¯¡¯s unique charm was spot on, and I completely lost track of time watching.¡±
She further commented, ¡°From Episode 2 onward, it¡¯s fascinating to see Soo-jung and Ju-yeon in their 30s, experiencing a parallel-world version of their past. As a viewer, it¡¯s incredibly engaging and fun. I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to the director, writer, entire production team, and actors for bringing Soo-jung and Ju-yeon to life. I¡¯ll be tuning in until the final episode with excitement!¡±
More about My Dearest Nemesis
An office romance blossoms between Baek Soo Jung (Moon Ga Young), a team leader haunted by the painful memories of her first love, and Ban Joo Yeon (Choi Hyun Wook), a wealthy chaebol hiding his secret "Black Dragon" persona as an online gaming enthusiast. The two have a complicated history, having met as online gaming friends in their youth, only to part ways on bad terms. Years later, destiny brings them together again in the workplace.
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