- By Srishti Pandey
- Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:41 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
My Dearest Nemesis (tvN's new Kdrama) has kicked off with an entertaining first episode, quickly capturing viewers’ hearts with its humour and on-screen chemistry. Starring Moon Ga Young and Choi Hyun Wook, the drama is based on a popular webtoon and tells the story of Baek Su Jeong and Ban Ju Yeon, who meet through an online game in their school days and reunite years later as boss and employee.
From the very first episode, fans have been hooked by the drama’s lighthearted and comedic tone. Many viewers found themselves laughing uncontrollably as Baek Su Jeong, played by Moon Ga Young, scolded her brother for gaming all night, only to become addicted to the same game herself. The moment she realized that her in-game crush, Black Dragon (Ju Yeon), was actually a middle schooler left her in tears, adding to the hilarity of the episode.
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The premiere episode of My Dearest Nemesis recorded a nationwide average viewership rating of 3.5 per cent, according to Nielsen Korea. Fans praised the show for embracing classic rom-com tropes and delivering a storyline that perfectly suits its lead actors. Some initially had concerns about the casting, but after watching the first episode, many agreed that Moon Ga Young and Choi Hyun Wook were the perfect fit for their roles.
One of the most talked-about aspects of the episode was the sizzling chemistry between Moon Ga Young and Choi Hyun Wook. From playful tension to unexpected moments of closeness, the duo had fans swooning. Social media was flooded with reactions, with viewers expressing their excitement for the upcoming episodes.
"The first episode was super fun! The drama is truly delivering the comedy—I enjoyed every second of it and can't wait to watch more," a fan wrote. Another commented, " My Dearest Nemesis is exactly the kind of rom-com I needed! The chemistry is already insane."