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News18
02-08-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Lee Jung Jae And Lim Ji Yeon Team Up For Romantic Comedy Nice To Not Meet You
In Nice to Not Meet You, Lee Jung Jae will be starring as Im Hyun Joon, a skilled and seasoned actor in search of romantic roles. Squid Game actor Lee Jung Jae is all set to star in the upcoming rom-com series Nice to Not Meet You. With Squid Game 's famed protagonist Lee Jung Jae and The Glory's villain Lim Ji Yeon, audiences will be treated to an interesting story roundup. Taking to social media, TVN shared a picture of the stars during the script reading session. Alongside Lee Jung Jae and Lim Ji Yeon, the pictures revealed that Kim Ji-hoon and Seo Ji-hye will also be in other prominent roles. What is The Story About? In this brand-new rom-com, Lee Jung Jae will be starring as Im Hyun Joon, a skilled and seasoned actor in search of romantic roles but who keeps getting typecast as detective and investigator characters. Things will take a turn when he crosses paths with Wi Jung Shin (played by Lim Ji Yeon), an award-winning political journalist who gets reassigned to the entertainment desk after getting involved in a corruption scandal. On the other hand, Kim Ji Hoon will be playing the role of a former baseball player-turned-sports magazine owner, Lee Jae Hyung, who has eyes on only one woman until he meets Wi Jung Shin. Seo Ji Hye is all set to embody Yoon Hwa Young, who works at the magazine as its entertainment lead and Lee Jae Hyung's ex-lover. The official synopsis states, 'What begins as a clash of personalities unfolds into a story full of charm, laughter, and unexpected chemistry." It is safe to say that fans will witness a unique rom-com full of romance, chaos, and unexpected twists. Other Casts of Nice to Not Meet You Besides the leading cast, Nice to Not Meet You is set to feature a versatile lineup of actors, including Oh Yeon Seo, Choi Gwi Hwa, Jeon Seong Woo, Kim Jae Chul, Na Young Hee, Jun Soo Kyung, Kim Hyun Jin, Jin Ho Eun, Kim Bup Rae, and Jo Hee Bong. When And Where to Watch Nice to Not Meet You? Nice to Not Meet You will be joining Prime Video's growing Korean Originals lineup, alongside titles like Good Boy and Head Over Heels. Although no official release date has been announced yet, Prime Video is set to roll out the series globally across more than 240 countries with weekly episode drops. First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Pink Villa
01-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Nice to Not Meet You: Squid Game's Lee Jung Jae locks next project with The Glory's Lim Ji Yeon, all we know so far
Nice to Not Meet You brings the rom-com charm back to our screens. In newly released script reading session photos, the Prime Video K-drama aims for a never-before-seen pairing. With Squid Game viral-famed protagonist Lee Jung Jae and The Glory's villain Lim Ji Yeon, viewers will be treated to an interesting story roundup this time around. It is known that Kim Ji Hoon and Seo Ji Hye will take on other important roles in the story. According to the script read images shared on August 1, the show known as Petty Love will previously be called Nice to Not Meet You in English. The literal Korean translation is closer to Annoying Love and perfectly describes the storyline that will set this rom-com apart from its counterparts. Nice to Not Meet You storyline Lee Jung Jae will return to the small screens after about 6 years, marking his first since the viral fame of Squid Game. Excitement is high about what kind of role he will portray, and we seem to have all the details. He will star as Im Hyun Joon, a skilled and seasoned actor who is looking for romantic roles to lighten his life, but keeps getting stereotypical characters of detectives and investigators. He will cross paths with Lim Ji Yeon 's Wi Jung Shin, an award-winning political journalist who gets banished to the entertainment desk of her news agency after getting involved in a corruption scandal. Kim Ji Hoon will turn into a former baseball player-turned-sports magazine owner, Lee Jae Hyung, who has eyes on only one woman until he meets Wi Jung Shin. Seo Ji Hye is all set to embody Yoon Hwa Young, who works at the magazine as its entertainment lead and is Lee Jae Hyung's ex-lover. Other appearances in the K-drama include Oh Yeon Seo, Choi Gwi Hwa, Jeon Seong Woo, Kim Jae Chul, Na Young Hee, Jun Soo Kyung, Kim Hyun Jin, Jin Ho Eun, Kim Bup Rae, and Jo Hee Bong. It is known that Nice to Not Meet You will premiere in the second half of 2025, raising anticipation about the kind of story that awaits the viewers.
Pink Villa
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
The Glory's Lim Ji Yeon reported to bag her next big villain role as a possessed actress in Wonderful New World
Lim Ji Yeon has captivated audiences with her impressive acting skills and versatility in roles such as those in The Glory (2022) and The Tale of Lady Ok (2024-25). With fans eagerly awaiting her next project, a June 17 report by K-media outlet Daily Sports revealed that she is set to take on a role in a new project that blends genres from both her previous works. Read to know about her role in Wonderful New World. Lim Ji Yeon's next big villain role after The Glory Lim Ji Yeon might be seen impressing viewers once again as a bold, villainous character and attaining similar acclaims like her role in The Glory. Owing to her laudable performance in the drama starring opposite Song Hye Kyo, fans can't wait to see Lim Ji Yeon in another such impactful role. In the upcoming fantasy romantic comedy series, Wonderful New World, the actress is set to star as Shin Seo Ri, a struggling actress who becomes possessed by the spirit of Hee Bin, a notorious Joseon-era villainess. Centuries after her execution by poisoning, the infamous figure who once sent shockwaves throughout a kingdom, finds herself revived in the body of the actress. With her sharp tongue and fierce charisma, Hee Bin sets out to conquer the 21st century. While Lim Ji Yeon's agency hasn't officially confirmed her involvement in the drama, sources within the industry suggest that she's been cast in the role. More about Wonderful New World The drama tells the story of a wild love-hate romance between Hee Bin in the body of Shin Seo Ri and Cha Se Gye, a cold-hearted modern chaebol. The actor to play Cha Se Gye is yet to be finalized. Directed by Han Tae Seop, Wonderful New World is expected to start filming in the second half of this year and air in early 2026. He is known for his work on shows like Stove League and Cheer Up. About Lim Ji Yeon's acting career Lim Ji Yeon launched her career with the 2011 film Disaster Movie and her standout performances include the chilling Park Yeon Jin in The Glory and dual roles in The Tale of Lady Ok. After wrapping up Impudent Love, set to air on tvN later this year, Wonderful New World will mark her next major project.
