Nice to Not Meet You is a delightful Korean rom-com with a meta twist, as it takes us straight into the entertainment industry by intertwining the lives of a typecast actor and a tough yet vulnerable journalist.
Lim Hyun-joon (Lee Jung-jae) is a veteran actor best known for repeatedly playing the same relentless detective. Tired of being boxed into that role, he longs to prove that he can shine in romantic or melodramatic parts. Wi Jeong-sin (Lim Ji-yeon) is an award-winning political journalist who, after a major scandal, is reassigned to the entertainment beat… exactly where she crosses paths with Hyun-joon.
This drama presents a fresh premise that blends a critique of the celebrity world with the classic rom-com trope of clashing personalities. Lee Jung-jae surprises in a lighter, more comedic register, revealing an unusual yet charismatic side of himself. The series offers tender moments, meta humor, and gentle social commentary on how the industry shapes public images and egos.
The chemistry between the leads didn’t fully click for me; there were moments when they seemed uncomfortable with each other. I also feel the drama would have benefited from fewer episodes, as some scenes and situations drag on longer than necessary.
For me, Nice to Not Meet You is more of a comedy than a romance , a romantic comedy with a satirical soul.
Lim Hyun-joon (Lee Jung-jae) is a veteran actor best known for repeatedly playing the same relentless detective. Tired of being boxed into that role, he longs to prove that he can shine in romantic or melodramatic parts. Wi Jeong-sin (Lim Ji-yeon) is an award-winning political journalist who, after a major scandal, is reassigned to the entertainment beat… exactly where she crosses paths with Hyun-joon.
This drama presents a fresh premise that blends a critique of the celebrity world with the classic rom-com trope of clashing personalities. Lee Jung-jae surprises in a lighter, more comedic register, revealing an unusual yet charismatic side of himself. The series offers tender moments, meta humor, and gentle social commentary on how the industry shapes public images and egos.
The chemistry between the leads didn’t fully click for me; there were moments when they seemed uncomfortable with each other. I also feel the drama would have benefited from fewer episodes, as some scenes and situations drag on longer than necessary.
For me, Nice to Not Meet You is more of a comedy than a romance , a romantic comedy with a satirical soul.
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