In My Dearest Nemesis episode 1, Baek Soo-jung (Moon Ga-young) and Ban Joo-yeon (Choi Hyun-wook) crossed paths again under unusual circumstances. Ban Joo-yeon was rushing to meet Jeong Hyo-sun (Ban Hyo-Jung) when he got into a car accident. The victim? Baek Soo-jung.
Instead of apologizing, Ban Joo-yeon handed her a lawyer’s business card. “I’m in a hurry. Contact my lawyer,” he said.
Baek Soo-jung was furious. Tearing up the card, she snapped, “Where are you going? If you cause an accident, the least you can do is say, ‘I’m sorry’ or ‘Are you okay?’” She accused him of trying to escape responsibility. Ban Joo-yeon, unfazed, insisted that she looked fine and tried to leave. Baek Soo-jung wasn’t done. She climbed into the backseat of his car, refusing to let him go.
From Online Rivals to Workplace Tension
Years ago, Baek Soo-jung and Ban Joo-yeon met in an online game. She played as a healer, while Black Flame Dragon—Ban Joo-yeon’s character—protected her. They became close, chatting often. When Black Flame Dragon asked her ideal type, she answered, “Someone older than me.” But when they finally met in real life, she was shocked.
Ban Joo-yeon looked much younger than she expected. Feeling betrayed, she cut ties with him, dismissing him as an immature high schooler with an overactive imagination. Years later, she became the headquarters killer, a feared team leader in the strategic planning department of Yongseong Department Store.
Ban Joo-yeon, now the new department head, was tasked with boosting profits. Neither of them expected to meet again—until the accident.
A Tense Encounter at the Funeral Hall
Forced to bring Baek Soo-jung with him, Ban Joo-yeon arrived at his destination—a hospital funeral hall. Before entering, he glanced at her. “Have we met before?” he asked. Baek Soo-jung glared.
“Are you seriously trying to hit on me right now?” she shot back. “Are you crazy?” The next day, she learned that a new department chief had arrived. Curious, she went to see who it was. When she walked in, Ban Joo-yeon was changing clothes. A dragon tattoo covered his back. The moment she saw his face, she realized—he was the man from the accident. Ban Joo-yeon quickly covered her mouth. “We never met yesterday,” he warned.
An Unexpected Romance Unfolds
As tensions rise, their complicated history begins to resurface. Baek Soo-Jung, still haunted by her past, finds herself face-to-face with Ban Joo-yeon, a third-generation chaebol who refuses to let go of his Black Flame Dragon persona. What started as an online friendship turned rivalry is now a battle of power, pride, and unresolved emotions. My Dearest Nemesis airs every Monday and Tuesday at 8:50 PM KST. Don’t miss our My Dearest Nemesis episode 1 recap to get a comprehensive overview of this exciting premiere.
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