tvN’s next drama Monday to Tuesday Nice to not meet you is attracting viewers’ attention with a notable 18-year age difference between the lead actors: 53-year-old Lee Jung-jae and 35-year-old Lim Ji-yeon. Despite the age difference, the actors’ strong performances and well-crafted characters have fans exclaiming that “the casting is crazy, in a good way.”
The drama will premiere on November 3, 2025, and the production company released a full trailer on October 22 to kick off the promotions.
Nice to not meet you tells the story of a great Korean actor who has lost his original passion for acting and a determined entertainment journalist whose paths cross in a web of conflict and comedy. Set in the whirlwind world of show business, the protagonists’ relationship offers laughter, tension and touching moments as their ongoing clashes unfold.
The series is directed by Kim Ga-ram, who is known for handling multiple genres Good partner AND Howeverand written by Jeong Yeo-rang, famous for Doctor Cha Jeong-sook. Featuring experienced actors such as Lee Jung-jae, Lim Ji-yeon, Kim Ji-hoon and Seo Ji-hye, the drama promises high production quality and compelling performances.
The trailer features Lee Jung-jae as Lim Hyun-joon, a superstar actor whose life changes after encountering a script titled Good Cop Kang Pil-gu by debut writer Park Byung-gi. Taking on the role of Kang Pil-gu brought him national and international fame, making him a celebrated “national actor.”
Lim Ji-yeon plays Wi Jung-shin, an ambitious entertainment reporter whose persistent questions disrupt Lim Hyun-joon’s orderly life. From their first meeting, sparks fly – both irritation and attraction – as the two form a “delightfully antagonistic” relation. Fans laughed at the scenes where the protagonists clash, capturing the “the worst kind of bad luck” dynamic described by Lim Hyun-joon in the trailer.
The trailer also highlights Wi Jung-shin’s dedication as a reporter, capturing his energetic pursuit of scoops and willingness to take risks for exclusive stories. Her transition from political journalism to the world of entertainment hints at the challenges ahead, setting the stage for her eventual involvement with superstar Lim Hyun-joon.
Lim Ji-yeon shared her motivation for accepting the role, saying: “After completing several heavy projects, I wanted a refreshing role that challenged me on both a personal and professional level. Nice to not meet you it offered that opportunity: an opportunity to represent growth through chaos. The hidden wounds and resilience of the characters will resonate with many viewers.
He describes Wi Jung-shin as a “bulldozer”-type character, who pursues his goals relentlessly, and notes that the role emphasizes the character’s growth both as a journalist and as a person.
Nice to not meet you will premiere on November 3, 2025 at 8:50 PM KST on tvN.
Sources: Netizenbuzz
