"My Royal Nemesis" Lim Ji-yeon and Lee Se-hee faced off fiercely.
SBS Friday-Saturday drama "My Royal Nemesis" (directed by Han Tae-seop, written by Kang Hyun-joo) rose to No. 1 on the Netflix non-English TV show global chart (FlixPatrol, as of May 10) in its first week of broadcast, after topping the "Today's Korea TOP10 series," and then climbed to No. 1 on the weekly Netflix "Global Top 10 Non-English Shows" viewing rankings (Toodoom, May 4–May 10) in its first week of broadcast, drawing attention. In particular, it reached No. 1 on Netflix's "Global Top 10 Non-English Shows" faster than any SBS drama in history, setting a new fastest record.
The My Royal Nemesis side previewed a head-to-head clash between the rivals Seori and Yoon Ji-hyo (played by Lee Se-hee) ahead of episode 3.
Earlier, in episode 1 the two engaged in an intense battle of wills at the audition for the world's newly launching brand "Dynasty"'s "looking for a queen." In particular, the scene where Seori, who spoke up confidently without shrinking back from top star Ji-hyo, dissed Ji-hyo's desire to become a "virtuous wife and wise mother" and declared she would remain single, delivered a thrilling catharsis.
Among the released stills are Seori, Ji-hyo and the agency CEO Hong Booseon (played by Baik Jiwon) in a deadly-eyed standoff. The three glaring at each other as if fighting 2-to-1 piques interest, and Seori's clenched face and one red-swollen cheek draw the eye. Unlike Booseon, who grips Seori's wrist tightly with both hands, Seori ignores it and glares fiercely at the two, showing the unyielding villainess aura.
In another still, Seori and Ji-hyo engage in a full-blown physical fight that draws attention. Seori's even redder cheek suggests a storm has already passed. Seori raises one hand and stares at Ji-hyo, who is about to slap her, with the fierce eyes of a wild beast. Seori's unblinking wait for the next slap and overwhelming aura convey the dignity of a villainess who once ruled Joseon, making viewers flinch. The vivid expression of Ji-hyo appearing terrified by Seori's momentum raises curiosity about the outcome of the rival clash, while interest grows in why the two collided so violently.
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