Lee Jung Jae, Lim Ji Yeon, Kim Ji Hoon and Seo Ji Hye are gearing up for a delightfully sassy and swoon-worthy transformation in tvN’s upcoming drama Nice to Not Meet You.
The new Monday-Tuesday series follows a fallen national actor and a disgraced elite journalist as they confront their prejudices and experience mutual growth. Tied together by a hilariously rocky connection, the top star and entertainment reporter navigate a chaotic industry full of nonstop scandals, sparking laughs, empathy, and unexpected romance.
Lee Jung Jae—who skyrocketed to global fame with Squid Game—and Lim Ji Yeon—known for The Glory and The Tale of Lady Ok—are teaming up for the first time, creating instant buzz. Behind the scenes, the powerhouse pairing of director Kim Ga Ram (Good Partner, Nevertheless) and writer Jung Yeo Rang (Doctor Cha) adds to the high expectations.
Excitement hit a new high as table read photos were released, revealing a room full of upbeat energy and chemistry. The session even featured a surprise special appearance by Oh Yeon Seo, adding to the star-studded buzz.
Lee Jung Jae takes on the role of Im Hyun Joon, a beloved national actor best known for playing cops, now dreaming of mastering the romance genre. Marking his return to the small screen after six years, he won over the room with his spot-on comedic timing and multidimensional portrayal—earning immediate praise for his performance.
Lim Ji Yeon plays Wi Jung Shin, a political desk prodigy turned entertainment reporter after getting entangled in a major corruption case. A former recipient of the youngest-ever journalism award, she suddenly finds herself demoted—and her bumpy adjustment period promises big laughs.
Kim Ji Hoon steps in as Lee Jae Hyung, a former baseball player turned CEO of the sports outlet Sports Eunsung. He’s sweet to everyone, but laser-focused when it comes to love—and meeting Wi Jung Shin begins to shift his world. Seo Ji Hye takes on the role of Yoon Hwa Young, the youngest entertainment editor at Sports Eunsung and Lee Jae Hyung’s ex. With razor-sharp wit and verbal takedowns, she’s the one person who can knock Wi Jung Shin flat.
tvN’s new romantic comedy Nice to Not Meet You is slated to premiere in late 2025.
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