With a premiere in May and episodes scheduled until June, My Royal Nemesis promises to keep fans following the story for several weeks.
How many episodes does My Royal Nemesis have?
The first season of My Royal Nemesis will have 14 episodes in total. Netflix confirmed that the drama will follow a weekly release model, releasing two episodes per week.
The chapters arrive every Friday and Saturday, following the original broadcast schedule of SBS, the South Korean network responsible for production.
This format has become a trend among the most popular k-dramas in recent years, especially in series released simultaneously on Korean television and international streaming.
In addition to increasing audience anticipation, the weekly release also helps keep the drama in the spotlight on social media and Netflix rankings.
Complete episode schedule for My Royal Nemesis
Netflix has officially confirmed all dates for the first season.
May episodes
Episode 1 — May 8
Episode 2 — May 9
Episode 3 — May 15
Episode 4 — May 16
Episode 5 — May 22
Episode 6 — May 23
Episode 7 — May 29
Episode 8 — May 30
June episodes
Episode 9 — June 5
Episode 10 — June 6
Episode 11 — June 12
Episode 12 — June 13
Episode 13 — June 19
Episode 14 — June 20
The final episode arrives on Netflix on June 20, officially ending the first season of the drama.
What is the story of My Royal Nemesis?
The plot follows Kang Dan-sim, an extremely ambitious woman from the Joseon Dynasty who ends up condemned to death after being accused of poisoning.
But the story takes an unexpected turn when her soul awakens centuries later in the body of Shin Seo-ri, an unknown actress in modern Korea.
From that moment on, the drama mixes past and present in a narrative marked by cultural shock, humor, romance and power disputes.
Accustomed to the rigid environment of the royal court, Dan-sim must learn to deal with a world dominated by celebrities, money, social media and large corporations.
The contrast between the two eras becomes one of the main differentials of the production.
Romance and rivalry move the drama
One of the central points of the story is the relationship between Kang Dan-sim and Cha Se-gye, played by Heo Nam-jun.
He is a cold, arrogant and extremely calculating chaebol heir. The first meeting between the two already happens in a confrontational atmosphere, initiating a classic enemies-to-lovers dynamic.
This type of romance, very popular among k-drama fans, bets on characters who start as rivals before developing feelings throughout their relationship.
The constant provocations, emotional conflicts and romantic tension promise to move the story through to the final episodes.
Who is in the cast of My Royal Nemesis?
The drama brings together quite well-known names from the k-drama universe.
Lim Ji-yeon
Lim Ji-yeon plays both Kang Dan-sim and Shin Seo-ri, taking on one of the most complex roles in the production.
The actress gained international prominence after playing villain Park Yeon-jin in The Glory, one of the biggest Korean successes.
