"Lim Ji-yeon's comedic performance is surprising." Praise in dozens of languages for 'My Royal Nemesis'... Netflix Global No. 1 [K-EYES]

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SBS drama "My Royal Nemesis" (English title: My Royal Nemesis) reached No. 1 in the global non-English TV category on Netflix just four days after its release, drawing strong reactions from viewers worldwide. Based on viewership data from the 4th–10, the series recorded 3.9 million views, entered the top 10 in 84 countries, and claimed the No. 1 spot in 24 countries including South Korea, Singapore, Bolivia, Brazil, and Colombia. In the overall TV category, it rose to No. 2 globally. Ratings are also climbing sharply. Starting at 4.1% for the first episode, the series surged to 5.4% for the second and 6.9% for the third, setting a new record-high rating with each broadcast.

The drama is a fantasy romantic comedy in which the spirit of Kang Dan-sim (played by Lim Ji-yeon), known as the worst villain in Joseon history, possesses the body of Shin Seo-ri, an unknown actress in the modern era, and becomes entangled with Cha Jae-se, a chaebol known as a "capitalist monster" (played by Heo Nam-jun).

What global viewers noticed first was Lim Ji-yeon's overwhelmingly powerful comedic performance. On Reddit's K-drama board, comments poured in such as "The best first episode ever," "I didn't know Lim Ji-yeon could act so comedically," and "Lim Ji-yeon is a perfect actress who excels in any genre."

On IMDB, 10-point reviews followed, describing the series as "a perfect combination of comedy and romance" and "a show that instantly lifts your mood after a stressful day." One Reddit user said, "I almost spat out my rice during the flower fight scene. It was so unexpected." Another user praised, "It's a time-travel drama, but elevating clichés into meta-gags is genius."

In particular, fans worldwide cheered, declaring that a successor to the 2021 tvN drama "Queen for Seven Days" had emerged. The series shares similar settings with that popular time-slip romantic comedy, in which a modern person possesses the body of a Joseon king. TikTok comment sections were filled with reactions like "Feels like Queen for Seven Days Season 2" and "It's like combining Queen for Seven Days with Prince in the Castle." On Reddit, comments continued with "I was looking for a drama like Queen for Seven Days, and I finally found it" and "A romantic comedy where two villains are the protagonists—I'm completely hooked." @zzirangegirl commented, "It's funny that she time-traveled to the 21st century and became a Joseon meme, but I thought she was going to die when I saw her sighing after seeing her face."

The most common reaction was the sweet regret of "I regret starting to watch." Comments such as "Don't start watching now; you'll have to wait a week," and "Why did I start watching a drama that's still airing? I haven't learned my lesson yet" went viral with hundreds of likes. @beyly_kim's comment, "Why didn't I wait until all episodes were released? I never learn my lesson," received 1,166 likes, while @cukupppp_cukupAPAAAA's comment, "Warning: Do not start," garnered 608 likes. The comment section, filled with responses in dozens of languages including Japanese, Indonesian, Spanish, Russian, and Arabic, created a global festival atmosphere in itself.

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