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Manila Bulletin devider Entertainment devider Hallyuwood devider Lee Jung-jae, Lim Ji-yeon to star in Prime Video's romantic comedy 'Nice to Not Meet You'

Lee Jung-jae, Lim Ji-yeon to star in Prime Video's romantic comedy 'Nice to Not Meet You'

Published Aug 2, 2025 10:55 am
"Nice to Not Meet You" stars Lee Jung-jae and Lim Ji-yeon (Prime Video)
"Nice to Not Meet You" stars Lee Jung-jae and Lim Ji-yeon (Prime Video)

The series will premiere on Prime Video in Philippines and in more than 240 countries and territories

“Squid Game” star Lee Jung-jae and “The Glory” acclaimed actress Lim Ji-yeon will be starring in Prime Video’s Korean romantic comedy “Nice to Not Meet You.”  The cast also includes Seo Ji-hye, Kim Ji-hoon and Oh Yeon-seo. 

The series will debut on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories, with new episodes released weekly.

"Nice to Not Meet You" table read (Prime Video)
"Nice to Not Meet You" table read (Prime Video)
"Nice to Not Meet You" table read (Prime Video)
"Nice to Not Meet You" stars Lee Jung-jae, Lim Ji-yeon, Seo Ji-hye and Kim Ji-hoon (Prime Video)
"Nice to Not Meet You" table read (Prime Video)

Blending a witty behind-the-scenes look at the entertainment world with heartfelt romance, “Nice to Not Meet You” follows the unlikely connection between Lim Hyeon-jun (Lee Jung-jae), a typecast actor yearning for a fresh start in melodramas, and Wi Jeong-sin (Lim Ji-yeon), a decorated political journalist suddenly reassigned to the entertainment desk.

What begins as a clash of personalities unfolds into a story full of charm, laughter, and unexpected chemistry.

In the series, Lee Jung-jae, riding a wave of global popularity following “Squid Game,” portrays Hyeon-jun, a seasoned actor stuck in the role of Kang Pil-gu—the beloved protagonist of a hit detective series now heading into its fifth season. While his career is thriving, he dreams of breaking free from the mold and proving himself in a more emotionally rich role.

Lim Ji-yeon is Wi Jeong-sin, a hard-hitting journalist whose award-winning political coverage is abruptly sidelined. 

Transferred to entertainment reporting mid-investigation, Jeong-sin must navigate a world she never intended to join—only to find herself drawn into the orbit of the very actor she’s reluctant to cover. 

The series is directed by Kim Ga-ram (“Good Partner,” “Nevertheless”) and written by Jung Yeo-rang (“Doctor Cha”). 

“Nice to Not Meet” joins thousands of other shows and films available on the Prime Video catalogue, including “Head Over Heels,” “Good Boy,” “The Divorce Insurance,” “Newtopia,” “Spice Up Our Love,” “No Gain No Love,” and anime hits such as “Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX,” “Jujutsu Kaisen 0,” “Rurouni Kenshin,” in addition to critically acclaimed Amazon Originals like “Fallout,” “The Summer I Turned Pretty,” “Heads of State,” “G20,” “Another Simple Favor,” “You’re Cordially Invited,” “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power,” “Reacher,” and “The Boys.”

"Nice to Not Meet You" table read (Prime Video)
"Nice to Not Meet You" table read (Prime Video)
"Nice to Not Meet You" table read (Prime Video)
"Nice to Not Meet You" table read (Prime Video)
"Nice to Not Meet You" table read (Prime Video)
"Nice to Not Meet You" table read (Prime Video)
"Nice to Not Meet You" table read (Prime Video)
"Nice to Not Meet You" table read (Prime Video)
"Nice to Not Meet You" table read (Prime Video)
"Nice to Not Meet You" table read (Prime Video)
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