My Royal Nemesis () is an upcoming South Korean television series written by Kang Hyun-joo, directed by Han Tae-seop, and starring Lim Ji-yeon, Heo Nam-jun, Jang Seung-jo, and Lee Se-hee. The series tells the story of a legendary Joseon villainess whose soul transmigrates into the body of a nameless actress and her love-hate relationship with a ruthless modern tycoon. It is scheduled to premiere on SBS TV in May 2026, and will air every Friday and Saturday at 21:50 (KST).
Kang Dan-shim, a notorious villainess of the Joseon era, dies by poison. But when she opens her eyes, she finds herself in 2026 in South Korea â in the body of Shin Seo-ri, a nameless actress on a historical drama set. She later meets Cha Se-gye, a ruthless modern-day chaebol.
Han Tae-seop, who helmed Cheer Up (2022), was attached to direct, and the screenplay is written by Kang Hyun-joo. The production is handled by Studio S, Studio Dragon and Gill Pictures.
In June 2025, Lim Ji-yeon received an offer to play the role of Shin Seo-ri and was considering it. The next month, Heo Nam-jun was offered to play the male lead. Lim and Heo's appearances were officially confirmed by October 2025, and Lee Se-hee, Chae Seo-an, Kim Min-seok, and Jang Seung-jo were reportedly cast.
Principal photography began in the second half of 2025.
My Royal Nemesis was reportedly scheduled to premiere on SBS TV in the first half of 2026, airing on a FridayâÂÂSaturday timeslot. The series' special teaser was unveiled at the 2025 SBS Drama Awards and confirmed for a May 2026 release.