Love Your Enemy () is a 2024 South Korean romantic comedy television series written by , directed by , and starring Ju Ji-hoon and Jung Yu-mi. The series follows a passionate love story between a man and a woman who have same name, face painful separation due to family feuds and fateful twists. It aired on tvN from November 23 to December 29, 2024, every Saturday and Sunday at 21:20 (KST). It is also available for streaming on Viki and Disney+ in selected regions.
Synopsis
Seok Ji-won and Yoon Ji-won are two individuals who were born on the same day, share the same name, and come from families that have been enemies for generations. Their lives have been intertwined since birth, but their relationship has been defined by rivalry rather than affection. After high school, they drift apart and unexpectedly reunite 18 years later at their alma mater. Seok Ji-won returns as the school's new chairman while Yoon Ji-won works there as a physical education teacher. Their long-standing animosity resurfaces, forcing them to confront old resentments, unresolved emotions, and the complicated legacy of their shared past, even as sparks of attraction begin to reemerge.
Cast and characters
Main
Executive Director of Seokban Construction and the new chairman of Dokmok High School. He left his hometown and school due to family circumstances, but returned to his hometown as the chairman of the foundation, and met Yoon Ji-won again who is his great rival.
Physical education teacher and member of Creative Experience department at Dokmok High School. Ji-woon was nicknamed "Dokmok High School Crazy Dog" when she was a student, which awakened after she reunited with Seok Ji-won.
A former national star and high school swimmer and current physical education teacher intern. He is called a weirdo due to his bright and innocent personality and receives intensive management from Yoon Ji-won.
Math teacher and member of College Admission Department at Dokmok High School, who is also a childhood friend of Yoon Ji-won and Seok Ji-won. She grew up watching them fight daily, but has a secret that she cannot tell.
Yoon Ji-won's grandfather and former chairman of Dokmok High School.
Supporting
Seok Ji-won's family
Seok Ji-won's father who runs a prominent construction company and prepares to enter politics, but his resentment deepens as his business becomes difficult due to Yoon's family.
Seok Ji-won's mother who has money and fame but thinks life is boring, hoping that her son can bring in a good daughter-in-law.
Seok Kyung-tae's mother and Seok Ji-won's grandmother.
Teachers of Dokmok High School
Director at Dokmok High School Administration Office.
Math teacher and member of Creative Experience Department at Dokmok High School, and Yoon Ji-won's best friend. She seems like an unstoppable individual who falls in love easily, seeks a passionate relationship, and breaks up quickly â but is deeply concerned and cherishes her best friend.
School doctor and member of Creative Experience Department at Dokmok High School, and has a warm yet calm personality. He takes great care of his students and fellow teachers and considers himself a strong supporter at school.
Korean-language teacher and head of College Admission Department at Deokmok High School.
Chemistry teacher and head of Creative Experience Department at Deokmok High School.
Vice-principal at Dokmok High School who is aiming for the principal's position.
Korean-language teacher and member of College Admission Department.
Students in Yoon Ji-won's class
- Choi Yoon-ji as Go Hae-soo
Class president of class 2âÂÂ1
- Jo Beom-gyu as Eom Ki-seok
An all-rounder student who is good at everything except studying.
Hae-soo's best friend.
A student who transfers into Yoon Ji-won's class.
Others
Seok Ji-won's secretary.
Yoon Ji-won and Seok Ji-won's childhood friend who is close to the latter. He is the most leadership and cheerful person among his peers.
Special appearances
Managing Director of Seokban Construction, who views Seok Ji-won as a thorn in his side.
He is one year behind Yoon Ji-won and Seok Ji-won in high school.
Production
Development
Love Your Enemy was developed under the working title Love on a Single Log Bridge, produced by Studio Dragon and Blitzway Studio, helmed by , and penned by .
On April 26, 2024, it was reported that the first script-reading had ended.
Casting
Ju Ji-hoon and Jung Yu-mi were reportedly cast to appear as lead actors for the series in January and February 2024, respectively. Lee Si-woo was reportedly cast as another lead in June 2024.
Ju and Jung were confirmed to star in the series in August 2024.
Filming
Principal photography began in May 2024.
Release
According to News Tomato report, tvN officials stated that Love Your Enemy was set to air on their channel in December 2024. tvN announced that the series will be broadcast on November 23 instead. It is also available to stream on Viki and Disney+ in selected regions.
Viewership
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