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"My Dearest Nemesis" is a charming K-drama that flows effortlessly, offering a lighthearted and easy watch. While it incorporates classic rom-com themes like Cinderella, enemies-to-lovers dynamics, and chaebol tropes, its standout charm lies in its unique subplots, weaving together elements of noona, office, and video game romance. The short format complements the pacing beautifully, further elevated by commendable performances, wonderful chemistry between both the primary and secondary couples, and visually stunning cinematography. The balance of humor and drama is just right—perfectly in line with what you'd expect from a webtoon adaptation.

My personal love & standout feature was the maturity of the characters. Both the main and second leads approach their personal and relationship challenges in a realistic and relatable way, making them endearing even knowing that this a fictional setup in K-dramaland. Especially the female characters, I like how they are projected with a backbone and the fact that the office politics/gossip they are subjected to is well showcased and handled. Kudos to the writers.

Though it is not groundbreaking, this series offers an enjoyable and feel-good experience from beginning to end. It’s perfect for a binge at least one-time.