Record-Breaking Korean Drama Hits 62.5M Views in Just 2 Episodes—Gen Z Can’t Get Enough

tvN’s latest Monday-Tuesday drama, My Dearest Nemesis, has cemented its status as the hottest drama of early 2025, shattering online engagement records in just two episodes.

According to tvN, the drama’s pre-release materials—including content across YouTube, TikTok, Naver TV, Instagram, and Facebook—have amassed over 62.6 million views as of February 16. This figure significantly surpasses the 58.8 million views achieved by last year’s viral hit Lovely Runner (starring Byeon Woo-seok and Kim Hye-yoon).

The record-breaking numbers place My Dearest Nemesis not only at the top among all Monday-Tuesday dramas since tvN began tracking online buzz (The Uncanny Counter 2) but also at No. 2 overall—including weekend dramas, which traditionally have a broader audience.

Directed by Lee Soo-hyun and written by Kim Soo-yeon, My Dearest Nemesis tells the story of two former online gaming lovers who, after a dramatic fallout, unexpectedly reunite in the workplace. The romance unfolds between Baek Soo-jung (Moon Ga-young), a sharp-tongued team leader known for her “executive killer” reputation, and Ban Joo-yeon (Choi Hyun-wook), a third-generation chaebol hiding his die-hard gamer past. Their fiery chemistry has drawn praise from viewers.

The drama’s ratings have also been promising. The February 17 premiere recorded a 3.5% nationwide rating, while the second episode peaked at 4.4%, securing the No. 1 spot across cable and general programming in its time slot. This continues tvN’s Monday-Tuesday drama dominance following The Queen Who Crowns, marking seven consecutive weeks at No. 1.

Online, the show is generating massive traction. A scene featuring the lead actors as wuxia-style game avatars racked up 650K views on X (formerly Twitter), while their real-life encounter scene surpassed 400K views, further fueling the drama’s viral momentum.

Viewers Can’t Get Enough

Fans are flooding social media and online forums with enthusiastic reactions:

💬 “It’s so cheesy, but I LOVE it!”

💬 “Finally, a Monday-Tuesday drama worth watching!”

💬 “Can’t wait for the next episode—Monday has never been this exciting.”

The drama’s detailed directing and character development have also received praise:

💬 “Choi Hyun-wook is so convincing as a chaebol, it’s unreal.”

💬 “Moon Ga-young and Choi Hyun-wook’s chemistry is 🔥.”

💬 “The characters are so perfectly cast—it’s cringey in the best way.”

💬 “This retro-inspired direction is pure genius 😂.”

💬 “Loved the webtoon, and this adaptation is spot on!”

As tvN’s flagship rom-com of 2025, My Dearest Nemesis cleverly blends the world of online gaming with an office romance, striking a chord with younger audiences. With Love Song for Illusion proving that engagement can outweigh traditional ratings, My Dearest Nemesis is poised to become a new cultural phenomenon—especially among MZ viewers familiar with gaming culture.

The drama airs every Monday and Tuesday at 8:50 PM KST on tvN.