If you’ve been following My Royal Nemesis on SBS, you already know the show has been building to something. And now, after that long-awaited first kiss, the drama has officially shifted gears — and the newly released stills from the upcoming episode prove that things are about to get delightfully intense.
What Is My Royal Nemesis About?
For anyone just catching up, here’s the setup that makes this drama so irresistibly fun:
My Royal Nemesis is a romantic comedy starring Lim Ji Yeon as Shin Seo Ri, a struggling actress who is suddenly possessed by the spirit of a notorious villainess from the Joseon era. Heo Nam Jun stars as Cha Se Gye, a ruthless chaebol heir who is known as a “monster created by capitalism.”
A spirit-possessed actress and a coldly ambitious chaebol heir — it’s the kind of pairing that only Korean romantic comedies can make feel both completely absurd and entirely believable at the same time.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Title | My Royal Nemesis |
| Network | SBS |
| Lead Cast | Lim Ji Yeon, Heo Nam Jun |
| Genre | Romantic Comedy / Fantasy |
| Next Episode | May 29 at 9:50 PM KST |
| Key Moment | First kiss already happened — pursuit phase begins |
What Happens After the Kiss? (New Stills Breakdown)
This is where it gets good. On the previous episode, Cha Se Gye and Shin Seo Ri finally shared their first kiss. Now, having confirmed Shin Seo Ri’s feelings, Cha Se Gye is determined to pursue her even more openly and aggressively — his fond smile as he looks at her reveals just how much he cares. \
The contrast between the two characters is what makes the new stills so entertaining. In contrast to Cha Se Gye’s relaxed smiles, Shin Seo Ri can’t help getting nervous and flustered when his displays of affection make her heart skip a beat.
This is classic K-drama energy done right — the composed pursuer versus the flustered one who can’t quite accept her own feelings. It’s a dynamic audiences never seem to tire of, and My Royal Nemesis is executing it with real charm.
In the newly released stills, Cha Se Gye holds Shin Seo Ri close as they gaze into each other’s eyes, with his eyes dripping with affection and his arms wrapped tightly around her waist, while Shin Seo Ri appears visibly flustered by his bold advances. soompi
The chemistry between Lim Ji Yeon and Heo Nam Jun has been one of the show’s quiet strengths from the start. Lim Ji Yeon, known for bringing emotional intensity to her roles, is particularly fun to watch in full flustered-romantic-lead mode. For more K-drama coverage, visit TechnoSports.
Why You Should Be Watching This
The Joseon-era spirit possession premise gives the show a creative comedic layer that most straightforward rom-coms don’t have. Watching a modern woman navigating 21st-century romance while occasionally channeling the personality of an ancient villainess is genuinely funny — and the chemistry between the leads makes the romantic beats land with real weight.
The next episode airs May 29 at 9:50 PM KST on SBS.
FAQs
Q: What is My Royal Nemesis about on SBS? It’s a romantic comedy about a struggling actress possessed by a Joseon-era villainess spirit who falls into a turbulent romance with a ruthless chaebol heir, starring Lim Ji Yeon and Heo Nam Jun.
Q: What happened in the latest episode of My Royal Nemesis? The lead couple shared their first kiss, and upcoming episode stills show Cha Se Gye boldly pursuing Shin Seo Ri while she struggles to hide how flustered his affection makes her feel.
