Will there be a My Royal Nemesis season 2? Everything We Know So Far
My Royal Nemesis, the SBS drama starring Lim Ji Yeon, Heo Nam Jun, and Jang Seung Jo, is one of the most-loved Korean dramas of 2026. The mini-series and its cast have dominated ranking charts ever since its premiere on May 8. The drama hit a double-digit nationwide viewership rating last week and dominated several weekly viewership and buzz charts.
With the finale airing on Saturday (June 20), followers of this historical fantasy romance drama are curious about the series renewal. If the global popularity of this drama continues, it could get renewed for another season. Fans can expect an update on My Royal Nemesis season from the production team in the upcoming weeks.
What is My Royal Nemesis About?
The fantasy romance drama tells the story of a struggling actress who gets possessed by a notorious villainess from the Joseon Era. It focuses on the relationship between this actress and a ruthless chaebol, known as the monster of capitalism. Director Han Tae Seop described the television drama as a light-hearted comedy that provides comfort and energy to its followers.
Actor Heo Nam Jun plays Cha Se Gye, the ruthless chaebol heir and the sole successor of the Cha Il Group. Actress Lim Ji Yeon portrays dual roles in the mini-series. She plays struggling actress Shin Seo Ri, who is possessed by Joseon Era’s notorious villainess Kang Dan Shim. Screenwriter Kang Hyun Joo wrote the script for this television drama.
Apart from Ji Yeon and Nam Jun, the mini-series features As You Stood By actor Jang Seung Jo in a lead role. Seung Jo appears in the mini-series as Choi Moon Do, Se Gye’s fifth cousin and the president of Cha Il Construction. He is an ambitious person with a good public image and interpersonal relationships.
The Young Lady and Gentleman actress Lee Se Hee appears in the fantasy romance drama as Yoon Ji Hyo. The character is described as a top star loved and admired by every man in the country. She always topped the most loved actors list until Seo Ri gained popularity. Korean drama enthusiasts can expect to watch a rivalry between Seo Ri and Ji Hyo.
The supporting cast includes Kim Min Seok, Chae Seo An, Yoon Joo Sang, Yoon Byung Hee, Jung Young Joo, Baek Eun Hye, and Baek Ji Won. Min Seok portrays Baek Kwang Nam, a job seeker who is also Seo Ri’s neighbor. Seo An features Mo Tae Hee, Mochang Group’s third daughter.
People in Korea can watch all the episodes of this mini-series on SBS TV or stream it online. K-drama fans from other countries, including the US, Canada, Australia, the UK, Mexico, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Finland, France, Greece, Greenland, Hong Kong, China, Japan, New Zealand, UAE, Singapore, Turkey, and South Africa, can watch the historical fantasy television drama on various online streaming platforms, such as Netflix.
