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A brand new weekly K-drama from SBS is coming to Netflix on May 8, 2026: My Royal Nemesis. The series stars Im Ji Yeon, Han Nam Jun, Jang Seung Jo, and Lee Se Hee. Here’s everything we know about My Royal Nemesis on Netflix.
My Royal Nemesis is an upcoming licensed South Korean Netflix Original fantasy rom-com series directed by Han Tae Seob and written by Kang Hyun Joo. The series is produced by Studio Dragon and Gill Pictures, and will be broadcast on the South Korean network SBS TV.
When is the My Royal Nemesis Netflix release date?
Netflix has confirmed that My Royal Nemesis will be available on the streaming service on May 8, 2026. There will be a total of 14 episodes, with brand new episodes available every Friday and Saturday until the series finale on June 20, 2026.
The series will be broadcast on South Korea’s SBS network and will be available to stream on Netflix the same day.
Each episode will have an approximate runtime of 70 minutes.
What is the plot of My Royal Nemesis?
The synopsis has been sourced from MyDramaList:
“A romance comedy centered on a love-hate relationship between Sin Seo Ri, a legendary villainess from Joseon, and Cha Se Gye, a ruthless modern-day chaebol. Sin Seo Ri, a nameless actress who becomes possessed by the spirit of a notorious Joseon-era femme fatale, gains a vicious personality. Once a royal concubine of the highest rank who was called a national seductress and sentenced to death by poison, her soul is transported to the 21st century, where she begins a new life. “
We also have a synopsis from Netflix:
“A Joseon-era villain doomed to die opens her eyes in modern-day Seoul — where a ruthless chaebol heir may be her last chance to rewrite her fate.”
Who are the cast members of My Royal Nemesis?
Im Ji Yeon plays Sin Seo Ri and Kang Dan Sim. The actress is best known for starring in Netflix’s highly successful K-drama The Glory as antagonist Park Yeon Jin. She also played the lead role of “Seoul” in the Korean adaptation of Money Heist. Outside of Netflix, she played lead roles in K-dramas such as The Tale of Lady Ok, The Killing Vote, Lies Hidden in My Garden, and House of Lies.
Picture (L to R): Im Ji Yeon in The Glory, Money Heist, and The Tale Lady of OK.
Heo Nam Jun plays Cha Se Gye. The actor has played a lead role in Netflix K-dramas, including The Dream Life of Mr. Kim and When the Phone Rings. His other appearances on Netflix have been in supporting roles in dramas such as When the Stars Gossip and Sweet Home. He also played a supporting role in the Netflix film Night in Paradise.
Picture (L to R): Heo Name Jun in When the Phone Rings, When the Stars Gossip, and A Hundred Memories
Jang Seung Jo plays Choi Mun Do. The actor has starred in Netflix’s As You Stoody By, The Frog, and Chocolate. Outside of Netflix has played lead roles in dramas such as The Good Detective, Nothing Uncovered, and Money Flower.
Picture (L to R): Jang Seung Jo in As You Stood By, The Good Detective, and Money Flower
Lee Se Hee plays Yun Ji Hyo. The actress also starred in The Dream Life of Mr. Kim and played a lead role in A Virtuous Business. She also starred in a supporting role in the second season of Hospital Playlist. The actress has had leading roles in Bad Prosecutor, Young Lady and Gentleman, and Sandwich Theory.
Picture (L to R): Lee Se Hee in A Virtuous Business, Bad Prosecutor, and Young Lady and Gentleman
The supporting cast has been confirmed as:
- Kim Min Seok as Baek Gwang Nam (Seo Ri’s manager).
- Chae Seo An as Mo Tae Hui.
- Baek Ji Won as Hong Bu Seon.
- Jang Ha Eun as Na Yeon.
- Jung Young Joo as Cha Ju Ran (Ju Mi’s sister).
- Baek Eun Hye as Cha Ju Mi (Se Gye’s aunt).
- Yoon Joo Sang as Cha Dal Su.
- Yoon Byung Hee as Son Jae Han.
- Park Jin U as Koo Chong Mu.
- Oh Min Ae as Geum Bo Sal.
Guest roles for the season have been confirmed as:
- Kim Hae Sook as Nam Ok Sun.
- Park So Hyeon.
- Yoo Seung A.
Are you looking forward to watching My Royal Nemesis on Netflix? Let us know in the comments below!
