tvN's new Monday-Tuesday drama "Nice to Not Meet You" is making big waves on the internet with its radical casting move. The romantic comedy brings together 53-year-old Lee Jung-jae and 35-year-old Lim Ji-yeon, an 18-year age difference that has elicited both shock and awe from viewers.

As reported by KBZoom, the production team characterized the project as a "refreshing and emotionally complex story about unlikely friendships that explores them through comedy, candor, and development." Regardless of the unusual match, initial responses to teasers have been positive, as fans labeled the chemistry "unexpectedly perfect."

The melodrama, directed by Kim Ga-ram (Good Partner, Nevertheless) and penned by Jeong Yeo-rang (Doctor Cha Jeong-sook), follows a former star actor and a determined entertainment journalist whose lives intersect in a whirlwind of professional stress and romantic tension.

The October 22 trailer introduces Lee Jung-jae as Lim Hyun-joon, a celebrity actor who recalls the joy of acting when he plays a life-altering role. Lim Ji-yeon plays his co-star Wi Jung-shin, a tenacious reporter whose brashness infuriates and intrigues him.

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In introducing the character, Lim Ji-yeon explained in an interview, "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."

The actress then explained Wi Jung-shin to be a "bulldozer type" who bulldozes forward relentlessly, and said that the role brings out "both her ambition and her vulnerability."

This teaser has stirred passionate reactions from fans who commended the synergy between the acting leads despite their difference in age. A viral response on KBZoom stated, "The chemistry is wild — this casting is crazy in the best way.

As the drama begins in the high-energy world of entertainment reporting, "Nice to Not Meet You" vows to combine biting wit with emotional character development. With seasoned actor Lee Jung-jae returning to TV and Lim Ji-yeon demonstrating her versatility, anticipation remains high.

"Nice to Not Meet You" airs on November 3, 2025, at 8:50 p.m. KST on tvN.

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