# 9.5% and Climbing — My Royal Nemesis Is About to Hit Double Digits While Fifties Professionals Makes a Strong Entrance

URL: https://technosports.co.in/9-5-and-climbing-my-royal-nemesis/  
Published: 2026-05-23  
Updated: 2026-05-23  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

It’s a big weekend for Korean drama fans. On one hand, *My Royal Nemesis* just had its most explosive episode yet. On the other, a brand new action-comedy with a powerhouse trio of actors made its highly anticipated debut. Here’s the full ratings breakdown and everything you need to know about both shows.

## **My Royal Nemesis Hits 9.5% — A Massive Leap**

On May 22, SBS’s *My Royal Nemesis* soared to its highest viewership rating yet — an average nationwide rating of **9.5%**, marking an impressive jump of 3.5 percentage points from its previous all-time high of 6.0%.

That makes it the most-watched programme of any genre airing on Friday night — a remarkable achievement for a show that premiered just two weeks ago.

*My Royal Nemesis* rose to No. 1 on Netflix Korea’s “Today’s Top 10 Series” chart just two days after its premiere, and viewers have been particularly impressed by Lim Ji-yeon’s performance — praising how naturally she switches between historical-drama intensity, comedy, and emotional vulnerability.

![My Royal Nemesis](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/My-Royal-Nemesis-gfff.webp)

## **My Royal Nemesis — Overview**

| Detail | Info |
| --- | --- |
| **Network** | SBS / Netflix |
| **Airs** | Every Friday & Saturday at 9:50 PM KST |
| **Episodes** | 14 |
| **Run** | May 8 – June 20, 2026 |
| **Lead Cast** | Lim Ji-yeon, Heo Nam-jun, Jang Seung-jo |
| **Genre** | Romantic Comedy / Fantasy |
| **MyDramaList Rating** | 8.6 / 10 |
| **Latest Rating** | 9.5% nationwide |

## **What’s It About?**

*My Royal Nemesis* tells the story of a legendary Joseon villainess whose soul transmigrates into the body of a nameless actress — and her love-hate relationship with a ruthless modern tycoon. Think sharp political intrigue, fish-out-of-water comedy, and slow-burn romance all wrapped into one wildly entertaining package. [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/My_Royal_Nemesis)

## **Fifties Professionals — Overview**

| Detail | Info |
| --- | --- |
| **Network** | MBC / Viki / HBO Max |
| **Premiere Date** | May 22, 2026 |
| **Airs** | Every Friday & Saturday at 9:50 PM KST |
| **Episodes** | 12 |
| **Lead Cast** | Shin Ha-kyun, Oh Jung-se, Heo Sung-tae |
| **Genre** | Action Comedy / Mystery |
| **Premiere Rating** | 4.4% nationwide |

## **What’s It About?**

Starring Shin Ha-kyun (*The Auditors*), Oh Jung-se (*We Are All Trying Here*), and Heo Sung-tae (*Phantom Lawyer*) — our trio may look like ordinary ajusshis now, but in their prime, they each reached the very top of their respective fields.

Jung Ho-myung (Shin Ha-kyun) was once the No. 1 National Intelligence Service agent until he was framed during a mission. Now in his fifties, he runs a Chinese restaurant while secretly trying to clear his name. Meanwhile, North Korean spy Bong Jae-soon (Oh Jung-se) suffers from amnesia following a drowning accident a decade ago. After ten years of living in hiding on remote Yeongseon Island, unexpected events pull all three men back into the dangerous worlds they left behind. [Dramabeans](https://dramabeans.com/2026/04/shin-ha-kyun-oh-jung-se-heo-sung-tae-are-fifties-professionals/)

The series premiered to an average nationwide rating of 4.4% for its first episode — a solid debut for a new show facing stiff competition in the same time slot as *My Royal Nemesis*.

This is the kind of ensemble-driven [Korean action comedy](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Korean_drama) that Korean television does best — blending laughs with genuine stakes and veteran actors clearly having the time of their lives.

## **The Weekend Verdict**

Two very different shows. Both worth your time. *My Royal Nemesis* is on a rocket ship toward double digits and cementing itself as one of 2026’s standout romantic fantasy dramas. *Fifties Professionals* is the action-comedy dark horse of the season — and with Shin Ha-kyun, Oh Jung-se, and Heo Sung-tae together on screen, it has every ingredient to become a major hit.

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## **FAQs**

### **Q: Where can I watch *My Royal Nemesis* internationally?**

 A: *My Royal Nemesis* is available to stream on Netflix internationally, in addition to its broadcast run on SBS every Friday and Saturday. [MyDramaList](https://mydramalist.com/788412-brave-new-world)

### **Q: Where can I watch *Fifties Professionals* with English subtitles?**

 A: *Fifties Professionals* is available on TVING, Rakuten Viki, and HBO Max with subtitles.