tvN is about to shake up your screens with the sizzling new rom-com Nice to Not Meet You! Starring Lee Jung-jae and Im Ji-yeon, this drama is bursting with charm, chaos, and chemistry—your next K-drama obsession is here.
The buzz is real: Nice to Not Meet You (formerly Petty Love) just dropped script reading stills featuring Lee Jung-jae and Im Ji-yeon. Known for their intense past roles, they’re flipping the script in this playful romantic comedy. Soompi 2025
Lee plays Im Hyun-joon, a famous actor stuck in police roles. Despite his fame, he longs to become a melodrama king. Watching him stumble through rom-com territory? Hilarious and heartwarming!
Im Ji-yeon plays Wie Jung-shin, a brilliant political journalist who falls from grace due to scandal. Now in entertainment reporting, she’s hilariously out of place—and perfectly primed to clash (and spark!) with Hyun-joon.
Kim Ji-hoon plays swoon-worthy CEO and ex-athlete Lee Jae-hyung. Add in Seo Ji-hye as the sharp, secretive head of the entertainment desk and you’ve got tension, intrigue, and romance brewing beneath the surface. HanCinema 2025
Expect appearances from Na Young-hee, Kim Hyun-jin, Jeon Soo-kyung, Kim Jae-chul, and more. Every character adds flavor—family feuds, past lovers, and juicy power plays await.
Oh Yeon-seo drops in as Hyun-joon’s glamorous ex. Plus, Choi Gwi-ha and Jeon Sung-woo add spice as his trusty manager and a snarky drama writer, respectively. The meta-comedy is on point.
The drama dives into media rivalries and entertainment company backstabbing. Kim Beop-rae and Jo Hee-bong round out the executive world with grit and drama.
Whether it’s brotherly love, old flames reigniting, or scandalous secrets, Nice to Not Meet You blends the serious and silly in all the right ways.
Directed by Kim Ga-ram (Nevertheless, Good Partner) and penned by Jung Yeo-rang (Doctor Cha), this duo knows how to deliver hits that tug your heart and tickle your funny bone.
Set to air in tvN’s coveted Monday-Tuesday slot, this drama is already one of the most anticipated releases of the year. Buckle up for a bumpy—and utterly delightful—ride.
Lee Jung-jae and Im Ji-yeon have never looked so perfectly mismatched. Their comedic timing is razor-sharp, and the awkward romance? Unmissable.
Role | Actor | Notes |
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Im Hyun-joon | Lee Jung-jae | Actor stuck in detective roles |
Wie Jung-shin | Im Ji-yeon | Fallen journalist turned K-Ent rookie |
Lee Jae-hyung | Kim Ji-hoon | CEO & romanticist |
Yoon Hwa-young | Seo Ji-hye | Entertainment department head |
Q1. When will Nice to Not Meet You air?
A. Late 2025 in tvN’s Monday-Tuesday slot.
Q2. Where can I watch it?
A. It will be available on tvN and streamed via Disney+.
Q3. Is this Lee Jung-jae’s first rom-com?
A. It’s a rare comedic turn for him—don’t miss it!
“It’s the kind of role Lee Jung-jae fans have been waiting decades to see. Comedy meets gravitas in the best way.” — Drama Critic Yoon Mi-rae