Nice to Not Meet You Lee Jung-jae, Lim Ji-yeon, Kim Ji-hoon and Seo Ji-hye announce the birth of a comedy with a different tone.
The new tvN Monday-Tuesday drama Nice to Not Meet You, directed by Kim Ga-ram, written by Jung Yeo-rang and planned and produced by Studio Dragon, Studio&New and Artist Company, scheduled to premiere on Nov. 3 (Mon), released on the 31st the viewing points directly revealed by Lee Jung-jae, Lim Ji-yeon, Kim Ji-hoon and Seo Ji-hye. The actors' justified confidence makes the first broadcast, three days away, even more anticipated.
Nice to Not Meet You is a drama about a national actor who has lost his original passion and an entertainment reporter who is obsessed with realizing justice, featuring disses, fact bombardments and bias busting. In the spectacular entertainment industry where one outrageous incident after another occurs, the enemy chemistry between a top star and an entertainment reporter tangled by an annoying past link offers empathy and fluttering feelings amid unusual laughter. Director Kim Ga-ram, who has worked across genres such as Good Partner and I Know But, and writer Jung Yeo-rang, who caused a sensation with Doctor Cha, have joined forces to deliver a different kind of fun. Attention is especially focused on the synergy that trusted actors Lee Jung-jae, Lim Ji-yeon, Kim Ji-hoon and Seo Ji-hye will create.
First, Lee Jung-jae plays Im Hyun-jun, who became a detective specialist national actor thanks to Chaekhan Detective Kang Pil-gu, showcasing delightful and seasoned comic acting and proving his worth. Lee Jung-jae, explaining his reason for choosing the project, said, "Having done many weighty works, I wanted to try a light and lively project," raising expectations for his cheerful transformation. He added, "Nice to Not Meet You feels like a work that fits well with the year-end. I hope you enjoy it," also encouraging viewers to watch.
As Ji-sung Wi, a rookie entertainment reporter who has fallen from ace status, she is expected to add a lovable and comic performance as a new career character. Lim Ji-yeon said, "One of the viewing points is Lee Jung-jae's comedic acting, which we haven't seen in a long time," adding, "For viewers who remember his charismatic presence, I think this will bring a fresh pleasure." She concluded, "This is a drama guaranteed to be fun. You won't regret watching it," raising expectations.
Kim Ji-hoon, who plays Lee Jae-hyung, who starts a new life as the president of Sports Eunseong after being a baseball star loved by the entire nation, displays his sweet charm without reserve. Describing Nice to Not Meet You as a lighthearted and harmless drama, Kim Ji-hoon said, "There are so many comic scenes that I wonder if there has been such a comic drama recently. Especially in the early episodes, there are many tangled and pleasant episodes between Im Hyun-jun and Wi Ji-sung, so you can enjoy it without burden," he explained. He added, "It's been a while since I've taken on a gentle and kind role, and I hope those who have waited to see this side of me will watch with anticipation. When the broadcast starts, I think it will be over before you know it," stimulating viewers' expectations.
Seo Ji-hye plays Yoon Hwa-young, an unprecedentedly young director general of the entertainment division, a career woman who combines beauty and ability and exudes cool yet soft charisma. Seo Ji-hye expressed her affection, saying, "Nice to Not Meet You is a delightfully happy drama. It's a work that contains charms that feel familiar yet new. I hope viewers feel happy and warm throughout watching it." Finally, she added, "I'm really excited and happy to greet audiences with a drama after a long time. Please give Nice to Not Meet You lots of interest and love, and enjoy watching it," asking for anticipation.
Meanwhile, the new tvN Monday-Tuesday drama Nice to Not Meet You will premiere on Nov. 3 (Mon) at 8:50 p.m.
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