My Dearest Nemesis

Having now seen both, I prefer the current Kdrama featuring Choi Hyun-wook as the emotionally shut-down chaebol presumed heir to his Grandmaother's dept. Store empire and Moon Ga-young as the prickly, self-realized senior planning executive. Both are charming and their chemistry develops in a unique arc involving an epic first-love snafu that leaves both wounded, wary and hating their crush. Back when, she was an 19 y/o gamer "Strawberry" and he was a15 y/o master-gamer "Black Dragon." After their disastrous first IRL meeting, they never meet again until he arrives as the new Director (after she had gotten the last of many directors fired for bad behavior). They circle each other as adversaries, oblivious to their shared awful past. And she is difficult, prickly and judgey but capable. She rises to the management challenge he faces as a matter of professional pride. While they work together, they grow to trust & appreciate one another believably.

Each character has a well-developed arc and it never feels fake or forced to me.

A second couple, of older, more experienced and more wary lovers, know the true identities of the two but have no idea how to let them know who is who and as they fall in love. This couple is a lovely counterpoint to the other.

The chaebol's grandmother, a seriously flawed and aggrieved mother, blames her grandson for her son's death and clamps down on him.

Will they or won't they? Will he reveal himself and live his authentic life? It's great fun, doesn't drag in the middle that I noticed. Many funny moments. Choi really is a terrific leading man.

Unlike WWWSK, where the FL is a treacley-sweet perfect helpmate to Park Seo-joon's stiff chaebol, PSJ did too good a job of making himself self-involved and insufferable as a character attribute.

My Dearest Nemesis is one of those cute, harmless shows with quirky moments that are sure to make you smile.

The enemies-to-lovers dynamic is pretty standard, but that's exactly what gives this show its charm. It's not breaking any boundaries, but it's got that fun, lighthearted vibe where you don't have to think too hard.

There are moments that are honestly adorable, and I'll admit I laughed more than I expected. But let's be real-sometimes it's a bit too silly. The slow-motion scenes and drawn-out standoffs between the characters may leave you wondering if you're watching a rom-com or a parody. Still, it's all in good fun.

The characters are charming enough, and while it's not the deepest or most groundbreaking K-drama out there, it's definitely a decent watch if you're in the mood for something that won't take itself too seriously.

It's one of those shows where you're not going to feel like you've wasted your time, but you probably won't be talking about it for days after either. Perfect for a casual binge when you need something light and easy to watch.

Despite the talent of the lead actors (who have proven to be amazing in other shows) this drama is an unfortunate disappointment, entirely due to the writing. The lack of chemistry between them is palpable, but it's hardly their fault when they're given such insufferable characters to work with. The female lead is clearly intended to embody an "independent woman," but the writer's interpretation of independence is painfully misguided. Instead of crafting a strong, self-sufficient character, they've given us someone who is loud, rude, inconsiderate, and thoroughly unpleasant. Meanwhile, the male lead is reduced to a clueless pushover, with even his personal interests-such as attending rock concerts-portrayed as something shameful.

The story itself is juvenile, riddled with shallow conflicts and exaggerated misunderstandings that make it difficult to take seriously. There's no depth, no meaningful development, just a frustrating series of interactions that fail to engage or evoke any real emotion. Given the quality of the script, it's no surprise that the performances suffer, as even the most talented actors can only do so much with weak material.

What's most baffling is the high rating this drama has somehow managed to maintain. It's as if viewers are grading based on potential rather than execution. Unfortunately, potential alone isn't enough. This could have been a compelling and heartfelt story with the right writing, but instead, it's a tedious and frustrating watch.

I was so curious about this sublime drama. First of'll the lead is so impeccable for each other it's like a dream couple. The theme of the plot is superb and it's so hysterical and astounding. I just optically canvassed the first episode and so relished it. Veto Ju-yeon and Baek Su-jeong their bond will be incredible they'll shine with their personalities. The Sixteen years later, plot was genuinely impressive the segment will be impacted by the way it's commenced so resplendent. Thanks a lot. The second episode treaser is also so exciting and very interesting. I'm also hoping that there'll be a happy ending.

Mon Ga-young plays Baek Su-jeong who is the leader of the planning team, she is focused and lets her opinions be known earning her the nickname of director killer. After getting her previous director fired the new one Ban Joo-Yeon played by Choi Hyun-Wook immediately takes a disliking to her. What neither of them realise is that the deep distrust of the opposite sex they have can be linked back to an earlier meeting of theirs. Ga-young is always entertaining and the rest of the cast do a sterling job and we also have a second couple. I have given an 8 but probably closer to a 7.5 as although it is lightly amusing and a sweet story it never drew me in that much over the 12 episodes.