Is “My Dearest Nemesis” A Romance?

I know what you’re thinking. Am I really about to lose sleep over another K-drama romance? Let me answer that with a loud, dramatic, absolutely YES. But let’s be clear—this isn’t your standard, soft-focus, butterflies-in-the-stomach kind of love story.

Oh no. This is romance in its most chaotic, petty, heart-wrenching form.

My Dearest Nemesis doesn’t just serve romance—it weaponizes it. It gives you enemies who bicker like their lives depend on it, chemistry so thick you could cut it with a knife, and a love story wrapped in workplace tension, revenge plots, and enough slow-burn agony to make you scream at your TV multiple times. And yes, I am completely in too deep.

I tried to pace myself. I really did. But here I am, emotionally wrecked and rehashing scenes in my mind like my survival depends on it.

Enemies-To-Lovers? Or Just Two Stubborn People In Denial?

If you love your romance with a side of petty revenge, lingering stares, and enough tension to power a small city, this one’s for you.

Baek Su Jeong and Ban Ju Yeon go way back.

And trust me, if I had a past as cringeworthy as theirs, I’d probably flee the country instead of risk running into him again. But not in the cute, childhood-sweethearts way.

More like the “I once thought you were my online soulmate and then you HUMILIATED ME” kind of way.

Fast forward 16 years, and karma decides to spice things up—because now, Ju Yeon is her boss.

Fast forward 16 years, and karma decides to spice things up—because now, Ju Yeon is her boss.

The workplace tension? Unmatched.

I was gripping my pillow like a lifeline, whispering, Stay strong. They’ll figure it out … eventually.

Meanwhile, I was over here, fully spiraling, throwing dramatic sighs into the void. The enemies-to-lovers slow burn? So deliciously unbearable.

You’ll be yelling at your screen, begging them to just admit they’re obsessed with each other already.

Office Drama, Power Moves, And Romantic Chaos

Here’s the thing: romance is already an emotional minefield.

But when you add workplace power struggles and long-buried embarrassment? It becomes a full-blown disaster that I cannot look away from. But throw in Korean workplace hierarchy, and suddenly, the stakes are higher than my caffeine addiction.

Su Jeong is just trying to survive her career, but Ju Yeon? Oh, he seems to be having a great time getting under her skin.

But beneath the sarcasm and boardroom battles, you just know there’s something more.

The stolen glances. The “accidental” late-night office run-ins. The undeniable, undeniably frustrating magnetic pull that keeps them circling each other like planets doomed to collide.

From Petty Insults To Heartfelt Confessions—The Emotional Whiplash

Look, I came for the bickering.

I thought I’d be casually entertained.

Instead, I was yelling into my blanket at 2 AM, fully convinced that my emotional well-being now hinges on these two sorting out their mess.

At this point, I may as well submit my resignation letter to real life and commit to this drama full-time. I told myself I was just here for the drama, but suddenly, I was emotionally compromised and questioning every decision that led me to this level of emotional distress. I live for the banter.

But then—BAM!—out of nowhere, this show hits you with these quiet, heart-shattering moments that make you realize just how deep their feelings run.

But then—BAM!—out of nowhere, this show hits you with these quiet, heart-shattering moments that make you realize just how deep their feelings run.

Ju Yeon, beneath his smug smirks and CEO power plays? I should hate him. I really should.

But every time he lets his guard down for half a second, I’m suddenly ready to throw all my logic out the window and start rooting for him.

He’s got layers.

Su Jeong, with all her strength and sharp comebacks? She’s carrying more emotional baggage than an international flight.

And when those walls finally start to come down?

Absolute. K-drama. Gold.

Is It Love? Or Just Emotional Warfare Disguised As Romance?

If you like your romance messy, electric, and laced with past regrets, My Dearest Nemesis is going to ruin you in the best way possible.

It’s love. It’s war. It’s two people trying so hard to pretend they’re not hopelessly, utterly drawn to each other.

So, are you watching yet?

Because I need emotional support. And possibly an intervention. And snacks.

Preferably something crunchy to distract me from the emotional trauma I just endured.

Or are you already emotionally spiraling? Because I am still recovering, and I need someone to tell me I’m not the only one emotionally wrecked by this show.

If you enjoyed What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim?, Business Proposal, or Touch Your Heart, then My Dearest Nemesis will be right up your alley. It has all the workplace tension, slow-burn frustration, and sizzling chemistry that make these dramas so addictive.

Comment below—let’s suffer together.