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My Royal Nemesis

My Royal Nemesis
★ 8.7/10•2026•TV-14•Drama•Comedy•Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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The Villainess Meets a New World.

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.

Kang Hyun-joo · Writer

Han Tae-seob · Director

StatusEnded
LanguageKO
First Air DateMay 8, 2026

Episodes

Episode 1 - The Vixen and the BeastE172m

The Vixen and the Beast

Royal Concubine Kang Dan-sim is sentenced to death by poison. But when she wakes, she finds herself in a very different place: modern-day Korea.

May 8, 2026

Episode 2 - A Guide to Optimizing Your FateE272m

A Guide to Optimizing Your Fate

As Dan-sim tries to adapt to the new world, her strange ways attract the attention of chaebol heir Cha Se-gye — who approaches her with a proposal.

May 9, 2026

Episode 3 - A Whole New RealityE370m

A Whole New Reality

Se-gye finds he can't stop thinking about Shin Seo-ri — especially after a weird dream sparks some foreign emotions within him.

May 15, 2026

Episode 4 - Beyond UnderstandingE471m

Beyond Understanding

Dan-sim learns more about Seo-ri's past. As Se-gye and Seo-ri spend more time together, mixed signals push them to put their feelings to the test.

May 16, 2026

Episode 5 - Forbidden FruitE568m

Forbidden Fruit

Confused by Seo-ri's mind games, Se-gye pulls out all the stops to win her heart. Later, Seo-ri deals with a pesky co-star and politics on set.

May 22, 2026

Episode 6 - One Magical NightE667m

One Magical Night

Seo-ri and Se-gye fly out to Jeju, but an emergency leaves Se-gye rattled. Later, Seo-ri goes missing and a worried Se-gye heads out in search of her.

May 23, 2026

Episode 7 - The Dark Side of the MoonE767m

The Dark Side of the Moon

Seo-ri's feelings for Se-gye grow, but she starts having doubts when Mo Tae-hee stakes her claim on Se-gye as well. Suddenly, Se-gye runs into trouble.

May 29, 2026

Episode 8 - Screw This WorldE868m

Screw This World

Tae-hee announces her engagement to Se-gye to the press, angering Se-gye and fueling Seo-ri's jealousy. Choi Mun-do threatens Seo-ri with a demand.

May 30, 2026

Episode 9 - That's First Love for YouE966m

That's First Love for You

Se-gye confronts Seo-ri about her identity — who is Dan-sim? Forced to face her past, Seo-ri makes up her mind about her relationship with Se-gye.

Jun 5, 2026

Episode 10 - Hope, Despair, and LongingE1067m

Hope, Despair, and Longing

With the link between Seo-ri and Dan-sim revealed, Se-gye and Dan-sim make things official. A furious Mun-do goes to extreme lengths to take revenge.

Jun 6, 2026

Episode 11 - What Lies on the Hidden PathE1165m

What Lies on the Hidden Path

Dan-sim wakes to find herself back in the Joseon era. While she tries to return to the present, Se-gye deals with the fallout from Mun-do's scheming.

Jun 12, 2026

Episode 12 - Reclaiming Lost TimeE1272m

Reclaiming Lost Time

Dan-sim and Seo-ri's worlds start to collide. Se-gye takes Dan-sim to meet someone important to him, but she reveals that they're running out of time.

Jun 13, 2026

Episode 13 - Twist of FateE1377m

Twist of Fate

Seo-ri's grandmother's health takes a bad turn. Later, Dan-sim is presented with a difficult ultimatum — that puts her future with Se-gye on the line.

Jun 19, 2026

Episode 14 - My Royal NemesisE1474m

My Royal Nemesis

Dan-sim's choice sends her back to the Joseon era, leaving Se-gye heartbroken and alone in the modern world. Will fate allow them to reunite?

Jun 20, 2026

Actors

Im Ji-yeon

Im Ji-yeon

Shin Seo-ri / Kang Dan-sim

Heo Nam-jun

Heo Nam-jun

Cha Se-gye / Yi Hyeon

Jang Seung-jo

Jang Seung-jo

Choi Mun-do / King An-jeong

Kim Min-seok

Kim Min-seok

Bae Gwang-nam

Lee Se-hee

Lee Se-hee

Yoon Ji-hyo

Yoon Byung-hee

Yoon Byung-hee

Son Jae-han

Yun Ju-sang

Yun Ju-sang

Cha Dal-su

Chae Seo-an

Chae Seo-an

Mo Tae-hee

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