More disappointed cos of such a talented cast
I absolutely loved the ML and FL in their other works, which made me watch this series. This made me more disappointed in this series. Honestly, I was only able to finish the series cos the FL looks so lovely.. ML was maybe not suitable for this role cos he never gave a a chaebol vibe (even tho he is a excellent actor). The most important part was there is NO CHEMISTRY between the two, only a couple of sparks in scenes towards the end.The second leads had much more chemistry and charm in my opinion.The story being generic and bland didn't help at all..no suspenseful arc or anything which added a good tension in the story. OST, Cinematography etc were insignificant.
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Cute and light
This was a cute one! The overall theme of being true to yourself and not being afraid to enjoy what you love was really good. The story was fun and ended strong, despite slowing down a lot during the last few episodes (I had to take a break before I wanted to see how it ended).Was this review helpful to you?
Nerdy chaebol ML falls for feisty director killer FL.
My Dearest Nemesis is a charming, light office romcom with a great cast and consistent humor—especially if you're a little nerdy like Ban Ju Yeon. The acting is strong across the board, and it has just enough heart to keep you invested.That said, the show really overemphasizes that Su Jeong has never made her life about herself, and it offers no satisfying payoff to that arc. She’s hardworking and loyal (which is great), but they go out of their way to point out she has no real hobbies or inner spark outside of work or her relationship—and then... leave it at that? It would've meant so much to see her discover a little joy just for herself.
Still, a fun watch if you like flirty rivals-to-lovers and quirky ML energy—but probably not one I’ll remember in a few years.
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I LOVE THIS DRAMA SO MUCH
Edit after watching ep 5: THIS DRAMA IS INCREDIBLE, I AM OBSESSED!!! This has the potential to be one of my fav dramas of all time, do not miss out on watching this! The banter, the chaos, the tension: this drama has it all!I am absolutely loving this so far! The actors are incredible, their chemistry is undeniable. I love rivalry and banter and fierce leads and this drama is delivering! The characters are quirky and complex, and I cannot wait to see them develop further!
This drama is one I've been anticipating for a while, and it has yet to disdapoint me so far--here's to hoping it won't disappoint at all. I'll eagerly be awaiting the next episodes for more hilarious moments! I'm sure this drama will be brilliant <3
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No expectations
I was excited about this drama, but it didn't meet my expectations. The story was predictable with common secret office romance, enemies to lovers things. Despite the actors' best efforts, the story had no much potential. I kept watching for the second couple - they were interesting and to check the grandma's reactions to her grandson's love for cartoons, anime and video games. I wish the writers had done something new and different. If you're looking for a light-hearted watch to kill some time, this drama might be worth checking out. Just don't expect too much from the main plot.Was this review helpful to you?
The Quintessential Office Romcom
“My Dearest Nemesis” is the quintessential rom-com. With vibes that resemble shows such as “What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim?” and “Business Proposal”, it delivers a show that checks all the boxes for a good ole fashioned Korean office romance.Pros:
• The chemistry of our leads is great. Whether it’s when they’re arguing like crazy rivals at the beginning or making you grin ear to ear with their abundance of sweet moments later, you will get your fill of this awesome couple. Both are flawed in realistic ways and their character development is simply beautiful.
• The second couple! The secondary romance was amazing. I could have watched a show of just them. I loved their subplots.
• The romcom elements. Like I said, this checks all the boxes. It’s funny, romantic, and yet deep at the same time. Very engaging and well done.
Cons:
• I can’t be the only done with mean chaebol families, right? Will this trope never die? While they give her a redemption arc at the very very end, the grandma’s character was almost so bad it was unrealistic. Her coldness was mind boggling.
• Lacked originality and wow factor. “My Dearest Nemesis” doesn’t deliver us anything we haven’t seen before. It feels like countless other romcoms I’ve seen, but it fails to deliver an impact that sets it apart from any of them. I disengaged at points (not enough to quit but still) due to this reality.
Overall? It’s a cozy watch, and it’s a great romcom. Sit back, press play, and enjoy it for what it is. It’s a comfort show for sure.
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A little tale of love
Another nemesis to the love story got a fairytale ending.After a tumultuous ride for twelve episodes, Su Jeong and Ju Yeon got their happy ending.
The narrative has been strong since the inception. Though makers selected the most cliche niche of Korean dramas, they never stick to the formula. Every twist brought a surprise element alive. Even the graphs of Su Jeong and Ju Yeon met a new twist with their progression and development. Their interaction was never monotonous.
The story maintains an arc throughout the tale. Instead of presenting a regular sad masochistic ML, they gave a sad man who is cowering behind his life. Though FL is older to him, the age gap is not an issue here. Also, the journey of Ha Jin did not reflect much on breaking stereotypes. It is okay to live freely more than often.
This is not just a love tale, but a soft ride of self evolution and conquering personal demons.
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Begin of 9.5 stars - end 7.5*
Great beginning. I wanted to see more and more. Funny, dinamics rhytms... I was sad that I cannot watch all the series, episodes after episodes but only 2 a week.Choi Huyn Wook has personality and acted well in both side lifes characters. Meanwhile Mun Ka Young as a little justicer, is a "little pepper" character.
First part better than second half.
The fact that couples, that of the main actors as well as their friends, break up and then get back together several times in the long run is tiring.
The grandmother who behaves like such a bastard with this poor grandson has made me sincerely hate her.
Then I wonder what kind of people are all those who suddenly change their opinion listening to gossip and have nothing to do but gossip at work and who spread videos and photos. What bad people!
Sometimes the music is too exuberant for the situation.
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Light and cute at times.
The show is entertaining, but there's nothing that makes it stand in the ocean of romcoms.Positives: the show is simple, short and light, so if you are looking for an easy show with some funny moments and jokes , this one is perfect. I liked most of the casting, the music was pretty good and it's nice that they featured a real band, the second leads had a good story line and there was no unnecessary love triangle plot line.
Now on the negatives: this one is probably my least liked romcom. I said most of the casting was good, it's my first time seeing the ML but I got too distracted with his airy way of talking, don't know whose decision it was. Too many clichés and no innovation on them, I thought the premise of the ML being a geek would be handled better, but it was used only to show him being cheesy. The grandma was shown as a complete POS for 11 episodes to suddenly get a redemption arc at a segment of the last episode.
My score doesn't mean the show is bad, because if it were, I wouldn't have finished it. It's just very bland. I guess it was hard to flesh it a bit more with only 12 episodes.
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Starts as a silly rom com and ends in equality of genders and clear communication
I disliked the start of this drama, it was a very silly frilly rom com for youngsters.I like that the FL was a functional strong adult and I like the ML bc of Twinkling Watermellon, so I kept watching and I am glad.
The drama made a U-turn into amazing social commentary.
Eventually, it became a testimony of CLEAR COMMUNICATION, TEAM WORK, AND EQUALITY OF GENDERS, and there were many episodes in that mode
In fact, this drama is a pioneer and a peek into the future where genders are equal
How ML and FL resolved issues, separately and as a team, was great .
Two functional productive adults in great love.
The drama also addressed social stigmas, bullying and how to resolve that.
SO IF YOU THINK THIS DRAMA WAS BORING and something like Dynamite Kiss or Cam this Love Be Translated are "interesting", then we have nothing else to talk about. Do not even bother writing to me :)
=== Disclaimer ====
I wrote this review on Jan 17, 2026 bc so many ppl quoted my review earlier. They are clearly some kind of paid troll if they are making up stuff like that.
Perhaps I should have not written this review now bc someone quoting a non-exhisting review is a sure sign of a (paid) troll.
I still decided to now write this review bc I think it is important.
On April 14, 2026, I moved the disclaimer to the bottom of the review.
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5 Stars ... would recommend
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A love story between a headstrong eldest one in the family who is expected to be the pillar of the family often letting go of her intrests and comfort (I am sure many of us can relate to this) and a young rich chaebol who is expected to be perfect as per the social norms. The trope is often heard of but the show potrays the vulnerabilities and weakness of the characters and how they overcome that in a light way. It is not heavy as I mentioned earlier it is a light hearted romcom. Though people have criticized the age difference between the leads it is not that they are decades apart 😂 they are only 4-5 years apart and the dynamics is well established. The leads acting is okish not that phenomenal. The story is like an average one we have seen similar kdramas and is very predictable. The OST and cinematography is fine.
My dearest nemesis is good one time watch romcom.
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