Lee Jung Jae is set to charm viewers once again — this time as a beloved national actor navigating fame, identity, and hidden struggles — in tvN’s new Monday-Tuesday drama Nice to Meet You, premiering on November 3rd.
The drama unveiled its first stills of Lee Jung Jae, revealing his transformation into Lim Hyun-joon, a top actor adored by the nation. Nice to Meet You follows the story of a celebrated star who has lost touch with his original passion and an entertainment reporter driven by justice. The two become entangled in a sharp, truth-filled battle within the dazzling yet ruthless world of entertainment — a place where scandals erupt daily and reputations shift in an instant.
The drama comes from a powerhouse creative duo: director Kim Ga-ram, known for stylish and emotionally layered works like Good Partner and Nevertheless, and writer Jeong Yeo-rang, who previously penned Doctor Cha. The cast lineup also includes Lim Ji Yeon, Kim Ji Hoon, and Seo Ji Hye, promising strong chemistry and dynamic storytelling.
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In the newly released stills, Lee Jung Jae perfectly embodies Lim Hyun-joon, who shot to stardom after starring in the hit series Nice Detective Kang Pil-goo. As the nation’s favorite on-screen detective, Lim Hyun-joon basks in public adoration — confidently smiling on red carpets and holding trophies with ease. Yet beneath the glitz, he struggles with a deep desire to reinvent himself as a melodrama actor, breaking away from the shadow of his long-running detective role. The question lingers: can he truly escape his own success and rediscover his artistic identity?
According to the production team, Lee Jung-jae’s performance in Nice to Meet You is one to watch closely. “You can look forward to Lee Jung-jae’s flawless portrayal of national actor Lim Hyun-joon — a role only he could perfect,” they said. “From the intense detective action in the drama-within-a-drama ‘Nice Detective Kang Pil-goo’ to Lim Hyun-joon’s witty and charismatic off-screen persona, Lee Jung-jae’s passionate and multifaceted acting will deliver both laughter and depth.”
Featuring a satirical look at celebrity culture, sharp dialogue, and emotional undercurrents, Nice to Meet You is shaping up to be a refreshing and sophisticated addition to tvN’s lineup — and a new showcase of Lee Jung-jae’s magnetic range as both a comedic and dramatic performer.
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