1
This review may contain spoilers
A Gentle Slow-Burn Romance That Won My Heart
I just finished watching all 16 episodes of Nice to Not Meet You, and I must say—it was a truly satisfying rom-com experience.
This Korean romantic comedy stars my favorite actor Lee Jung-jae alongside Lim Ji-yeon. The story revolves around a top-class TV actor and a political reporter whose relationship begins with clashes, misunderstandings, and friction, slowly evolving into affection and love.
It’s a slow-burn romance—there are no steamy kisses or over-the-top romantic scenes. Instead, the drama focuses on subtle emotions, meaningful interactions, and quiet moments. The few romantic scenes we do get are simple yet lovely. The drama within a drama ( Kang Pil Gu ) was just amazing. I loved it so much. It was making drama more interesting. The hug scene in the last episode was especially adorable, and the final few minutes of the drama were undoubtedly the best part.
Many viewers criticized the drama due to Lee Jung-jae’s age and the noticeable age gap between the leads. Personally, I didn’t mind it at all. After a long time, seeing Lee Jung-jae return to K-drama as a romantic lead felt refreshing and nostalgic. As a rom-com lover, I truly appreciated his performance. The chemistry between the leads worked well despite the age difference.
Yes, some people found the story boring or slow, but for me, it was calm, mature, and emotionally satisfying. I loved the entire cast, the chemistry, the storyline, and especially the background music and OST, which beautifully complemented the mood of the drama.
Overall, I really enjoyed this drama. For me, it stands out as one of the best rom-com K-dramas of 2025. If you enjoy soft romances, mature love stories, and slow-burn narratives, this one is definitely worth watching 💕😍
This Korean romantic comedy stars my favorite actor Lee Jung-jae alongside Lim Ji-yeon. The story revolves around a top-class TV actor and a political reporter whose relationship begins with clashes, misunderstandings, and friction, slowly evolving into affection and love.
It’s a slow-burn romance—there are no steamy kisses or over-the-top romantic scenes. Instead, the drama focuses on subtle emotions, meaningful interactions, and quiet moments. The few romantic scenes we do get are simple yet lovely. The drama within a drama ( Kang Pil Gu ) was just amazing. I loved it so much. It was making drama more interesting. The hug scene in the last episode was especially adorable, and the final few minutes of the drama were undoubtedly the best part.
Many viewers criticized the drama due to Lee Jung-jae’s age and the noticeable age gap between the leads. Personally, I didn’t mind it at all. After a long time, seeing Lee Jung-jae return to K-drama as a romantic lead felt refreshing and nostalgic. As a rom-com lover, I truly appreciated his performance. The chemistry between the leads worked well despite the age difference.
Yes, some people found the story boring or slow, but for me, it was calm, mature, and emotionally satisfying. I loved the entire cast, the chemistry, the storyline, and especially the background music and OST, which beautifully complemented the mood of the drama.
Overall, I really enjoyed this drama. For me, it stands out as one of the best rom-com K-dramas of 2025. If you enjoy soft romances, mature love stories, and slow-burn narratives, this one is definitely worth watching 💕😍
Was this review helpful to you?
