The upcoming tvN Monday-Tuesday drama Nice to Not Meet You is attracting viewers’ attention with a remarkable 18-year age gap between the lead actors: 53-year-old Lee Jung-jae and 35-year-old Lim Ji-yeon. Despite the age difference, the actors’ strong performances and well-crafted characters have led fans to exclaim that the “casting is crazy—in a good way.”
The drama premieres on November 3, 2025, and the production company released a comprehensive trailer on October 22 to kick off promotions.
Nice to Not Meet You tells the story of a top Korean actor who has lost his original passion for acting and a determined entertainment journalist whose paths cross in a web of conflict and comedy. Set against the whirlwind world of showbiz, the leads’ relationship offers laughs, tension, and heartwarming moments as their constant clashes unfold.
The series is directed by Kim Ga-ram, known for handling multiple genres in Good Partner and Nevertheless, and written by Jeong Yeo-rang, famous for Doctor Cha Jeong-sook. With seasoned actors like Lee Jung-jae, Lim Ji-yeon, Kim Ji-hoon, and Seo Ji-hye, the drama promises high production quality and compelling performances.
The trailer introduces Lee Jung-jae as Lim Hyun-joon, a superstar actor whose life changes after encountering a script titled Good Cop Kang Pil-gu by rookie writer Park Byung-gi. Taking on the role of Kang Pil-gu propels him to national and international fame, making him a celebrated “national actor.”
Lim Ji-yeon plays Wi Jung-shin, an ambitious entertainment reporter whose persistent questioning disrupts Lim Hyun-joon’s orderly life. From their first encounter, sparks fly—both irritation and attraction—as the two form a “delightfully antagonistic” relationship. Fans have laughed at scenes where the leads clash, capturing the “worst kind of bad luck” dynamic described by Lim Hyun-joon in the trailer.
The trailer also highlights Wi Jung-shin’s dedication as a reporter, capturing her energetic pursuit of scoops and willingness to take risks for exclusive stories. Her transition from political reporting to the entertainment beat hints at challenges ahead, setting the stage for her eventual entanglement with the superstar Lim Hyun-joon.
Lim Ji-yeon shared her motivation for taking the role, saying: “After doing several heavy projects, I wanted a refreshing role that challenges me both personally and professionally. Nice to Not Meet You offered that opportunity—a chance to portray growth through chaos. The characters’ hidden wounds and resilience will resonate with many viewers.”
She describes Wi Jung-shin as a “bulldozer” type character, pursuing her goals relentlessly, and notes that the role emphasizes the character’s growth as both a journalist and a person.
Nice to Not Meet You premieres on November 3, 2025, at 8:50 PM KST on tvN.
Sources: Netizenbuzz
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