Is “My Dearest Nemesis” K-Drama Worth Watching?

So, you’re scrolling through your watchlist, staring at My Dearest Nemesis, wondering, Is this going to wreck my emotions in the best way possible? Let me make it easy for you—yes, yes it will. And if you’re anything like me, you’ll be spiraling into this world before you even realize what’s happening.

But let’s be honest, K-dramas aren’t just about romance—they’re about the emotional whiplash they give us. The kind that leaves you lying in bed at 2 AM, staring at the ceiling, questioning why you got sucked into this K-drama.

My Dearest Nemesis lures you in with its playful setup and then bam—suddenly, you’re emotionally invested, sleep-deprived, and aggressively texting your bestie about that one scene.

Webtoon Origins: When Fate Has A Sense Of Humor

Some K-dramas just hit different when they’re adapted from webtoons, and My Dearest Nemesis is one of them. This gem is based on He’s a Black Dragon by Yang Hye Jin, and it takes enemies-to-lovers to a whole new level of painfully entertaining.

Picture this: Baek Su Jeong, a high schooler, falls for a mysterious gamer named Black Dragon. She’s convinced he’s the mature, broody type—maybe even a little dangerous in that “I-have-deep-emotional-wounds” kind of way. But then, boom. Plot twist of the century.

Black Dragon? Just a 15-year-old middle school kid.

She’s got the job, the ambition, the confidence—but that memory? Oh, it still lingers in the back of her mind like an embarrassing middle school haircut.

Sixteen years later, Su Jeong has done everything in her power to move on. She’s got the job, the ambition, the confidence—but that memory? Oh, it still lingers in the back of her mind like an embarrassing middle school haircut.

She thinks she’s safe. She thinks life has finally given her a break.

And then… bam. In walks Ban Ju Yeon, living, breathing proof that the universe has a twisted sense of humor. Then fate—or maybe just pure bad luck—throws Ban Ju Yeon, a.k.a. Black Dragon, back into her life. Except now, he’s her boss.

And he’s definitely not a middle schooler anymore.

Enemies-To-Lovers Showdown: Banter, Tension, And Just Kiss Already!

You know that feeling when two characters can’t decide if they want to fight each other or kiss?

That’s My Dearest Nemesis in a nutshell.

Su Jeong is doing everything she can to pretend the past never happened, while Ju Yeon? Oh, he’s having the time of his life reminding her of it. Every. Chance. He. Gets.

The tension? Delicious. The bickering? Top-tier. The slow-burn romance that makes you want to throw your phone across the room? Flawless.

And don’t even get me started on the workplace drama. You ever tried to act completely unbothered while your extremely attractive, extremely smug boss—who just so happens to know your most humiliating teenage secret—is staring you down in a boardroom?

Yeah. Su Jeong is out here fighting for her life. Because nothing says corporate professionalism like trying to keep your cool while your childhood gaming nemesis-turned-boss finds new ways to get under your skin.

Sizzling Leads Who Make Every Scene A Battlefield

Moon Ga-young and Choi Hyun-wook didn’t just understand the assignment—they rewrote the textbook on K-drama chemistry.

The way they look at each other? It’s like a masterclass in how to make viewers collectively lose their minds.

Moon Ga-young plays Baek Su Jeong like the queen of controlled chaos—strong, ambitious, but also one bad day away from completely losing it because of Ju Yeon.

Meanwhile, Choi Hyun-wook?

He makes Ban Ju Yeon infuriatingly charming. The man is equal parts smug and swoon-worthy, and honestly, I don’t know whether to root for him or throw something at the screen.

Their chemistry? Off the charts. The kind that makes you pause, rewind, and rewatch just to analyze every micro-expression.

K-Drama Tropes Done To Perfection (And Why We Love Them)

This drama doesn’t just check off all the classic K-drama tropes—it owns them:

• Enemies-to-lovers? Naturally.
• A grudge that’s been simmering for over a decade? Oh, absolutely.
• Workplace power struggles wrapped in unresolved tension? 100%.
• A slow-burn romance that will make you emotionally unwell? Prepare yourself.

And the best part? It never feels forced. The build-up is just that good.

Cultural Nuances That Add Extra Flavor

If you love dramas that mix romance with real cultural nuances, My Dearest Nemesis brings it all. One thing that makes My Dearest Nemesis stand out is how it weaves in Korean cultural nuances that non-Korean viewers might not be familiar with.

Take Korean corporate hierarchy, for example—it’s not just about job titles, but about power, respect, and unspoken social rules.

The way she has to navigate this while also dealing with unresolved romantic tension? A whole new level of stress.

Ju Yeon might technically be Su Jeong’s boss, but in Korea, the balance of authority goes deeper than that. The way she has to navigate this while also dealing with unresolved romantic tension? A whole new level of stress.

There are rules. Unspoken rules. And Ju Yeon? Well, let’s just say he knows exactly how to blur them.

And let’s not forget hwe-shik, Korea’s infamous office drinking culture.—which means we’re guaranteed at least one soju-fueled confession scene.

In Korean workplaces, after-hours drinking isn’t just for fun—it’s often a way to bond, relieve stress, and sometimes even get people to say what they really mean. (Which, in K-dramas, usually means one thing: drunken confessions that change everything.)

Expect at least one soju-fueled emotional moment that will leave you screaming at your screen.

The Good, The Hilarious, And The Slightly Frustrating

Look, I love this drama—obviously. But let’s be real, no show is perfect.

My Dearest Nemesis nails the enemies-to-lovers dynamic, but sometimes the pacing feels like a love-hate relationship of its own. One episode, everything’s moving at lightning speed.

The next? We’re stuck in a staring contest that lasts a bit too long.

Also, let’s talk about the second leads. Because, frankly, they deserved more screen time. The chemistry between our main couple is electric, but every now and then, the side characters feel like they got left behind in the scriptwriting room.

More of their stories would’ve made the emotional stakes even juicier!

So, is it still worth watching? Absolutely.

My Dearest Nemesis delivers exactly what it promises—romantic chaos, top-tier banter, and enough dramatic tension to keep you screaming at your screen.

Even with the occasional pacing hiccup and a few underdeveloped side plots, My Dearest Nemesis delivers exactly what it promises—romantic chaos, top-tier banter, and enough dramatic tension to keep you screaming at your screen.

Or are you bracing yourself for the emotional rollercoaster that’s about to take over your life?

If you enjoyed watching What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim?, Business Proposal, or Touch Your Heart, then My Dearest Nemesis will definitely be your next obsession. The office romance, sizzling banter, and slow-burn tension will have you hooked from the first episode.

Either way, grab some snacks, cancel your plans, and maybe have a therapist on standby—because My Dearest Nemesis is about to drag you into a world of tension, romance, and just the right amount of pain.

Or are you already deep in the binge, screaming into your pillow?

Either way, let’s talk about it in the comments—because I need to discuss every single moment of this show with someone.