The entertainment world is about to get a dazzling shake-up this November with tvN’s newest Monday-Tuesday drama, Nice to not Meet You.
The series has already set caught interest with the release of two eye-catching posters: one featuring Lee Jung Jae as the unforgettable Kang Pil-goo, and another teasing the magnetic group dynamic of Lim Ji Yeon, Kim Ji Hoon, and Seo Ji Hye. Together, the images paint a vibrant picture of what promises to be a bold and witty ride through the scandal-ridden halls of showbiz.
Nice to not Meet You is the clashing yet strangely compelling relationship between Lim Hyun-joon (Lee Jung-jae), a national actor celebrated for his iconic role but secretly suffocating under its shadow, and Wi Jeong-shin (Lim Ji-yeon), a sharp-witted reporter whose dogged pursuit of justice constantly puts her at odds with powerful figures. What unfolds between them is more than just a romantic comedy—it’s a fiery duel of words, values, and stubborn pride set against the never-ending carousel of celebrity scandals.
The posters only stoked curiosity further. The striking “Kang Pil-goo Poster” shows Lee Jung-jae’s character, handcuffed and radiating charisma, with the line: “You don’t rewrite people. But I rewrite them.” The imagery hints at Lim Hyun-joon’s ongoing battle to break free from his legendary character Kang Pil-goo, whose fame has both elevated and trapped him.
Meanwhile, the group poster titled “Escape from Kang Pil-goo” hilariously portrays Hyun-joon hiding behind sunglasses as if desperate to distance himself from his own creation, cheekily proclaiming, “I’m not Kang Pil-goo. I don’t know you!”
The tension builds further with the introduction of the other leads, each armed with their own brand of charm and firepower. Lim Ji Yeon’s Wi Jeong-shin, once an ace in political reporting and winner of the youngest journalist award, is forced into the entertainment department after a corruption scandal derails her career. Stripped of her old glory, she navigates her new world with biting sarcasm and an unshakable sense of justice, a mix that ensures hilarity and sparks whenever she collides with Hyun-joon.
Kim Ji Hoon steps in as Lee Jae-hyung, a former baseball star turned CEO of Sports Eunseong. Warm-hearted and affable with everyone but surprisingly direct with the one woman who captures his heart, Jae-hyung’s story takes a turn when Jeong-shin unexpectedly stirs up feelings he thought were long buried. Adding yet another layer of intrigue is Seo Ji Hye as Yoon Hwa-young, the youngest-ever head of the entertainment department—and Jae-hyung’s ex-lover. With razor-sharp words that can cut straight to the bone and a cool charisma that commands attention, Hwa-young complicates every dynamic she steps into, especially with her professional and personal ties to the main trio.
Behind the camera, the drama boasts a powerhouse creative team. Director Kim Ga-ram, who previously showed deft control over multiple genres with Good Partner and Nevertheless, joins forces with writer Jeong Yeo-rang, whose work on Doctor Cha turned into a cultural phenomenon. Their collaboration sets the stage for a production that blends laugh-out-loud comedy, heartwarming moments, and biting social commentary in equal measure.
The stakes are especially high with Lee Jung-jae front and center. Fresh off his global triumph with Squid Game, audiences worldwide are eager to see how he reinvents himself on the small screen. His portrayal of Lim Hyun-joon—a man caught between the fame he once craved and the artistic freedom he now desperately seeks—offers a fascinating meta-commentary on stardom, typecasting, and the masks actors wear both on and off the stage.
If the teasers are any indication, Nice to not Meet You won’t just serve up the usual tropes of romantic comedy but will add an extra bite of satire. It promises sharp “fact bombs,” sizzling banter, and a tug-of-war between truth and image, all wrapped in the glamorous yet chaotic world of entertainment reporting. With Lee Jung-jae’s larger-than-life presence, Lim Ji-yeon’s fearless spark, Kim Ji-hoon’s warmth, and Seo Ji-hye’s icy elegance, viewers can look forward to a drama that’s as cuttingly witty as it is emotionally resonant.
As November approaches, the anticipation only grows louder. Will Lim Hyun-joon finally escape the shadow of Kang Pil-goo? How will Wi Jeong-shin balance her thirst for justice with the messy realities of celebrity culture? And what unexpected fireworks will erupt when love, rivalry, and ambition collide? One thing’s for sure: tvN’s Nice to not Meet You is set to be a must-watch spectacle that delivers both laughs and heart in abundance.
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