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My Royal Nemesis’ Sets May 8 Premiere on SBS and Netflix After New Teaser

The series leans into playful, chemistry-first comedy built for global weekend streaming.

Overview

  • A new teaser spotlights a street “flower duel” after a comic run-in between Lim Ji Yeon and Heo Nam Jun, signaling a lively rom-com tone.
  • The show premieres May 8 on SBS at 9:50 p.m. KST with same-day Netflix availability, with 14 roughly 70-minute episodes airing Fridays and Saturdays through June 20.
  • The premise centers on a Joseon-era villainess whose spirit possesses a modern actress and upends a ruthless chaebol heir’s life in contemporary Seoul.
  • Director Han Tae Seop called Lim Ji Yeon his top choice and praised her on-screen chemistry with Heo Nam Jun, pointing to a mix of light laughs and emotional beats.
  • Studio Dragon and Gill Pictures produce for SBS, continuing the Korean model of domestic broadcast paired with global Netflix release.