My Dearest Nemesis — Characters & Cast

Protecting her autonomy and providing stability for her family, which matures into living authentically for her own joy.

Su-jeong starts as an armored, cynical workplace manager who uses confrontation as self-defense against vulnerability. Through navigating Ju-yeon's secret and witnessing his vulnerabilities, she lets down her guard, re-learns how to trust others, and balances her professional ambition with personal fulfillment.

Seeking love and acceptance from his grandmother, evolving into reclaiming his self-worth and creating a loving home with Su-jeong.

Constrained by chaebol duties and guilt over his parents' death, Ju-yeon initially lives a split existence. His reunion with Su-jeong empowers him to dismantle his emotional compartmentalization, stand up to his tyrannical grandmother, and take pride in who he is.

Living life on her own terms without societal judgment.

As the spirited owner of the neighborhood pub Sool-lo, Ha-jin serves as Su-jeong's confidante and anchor. Across the narrative, she confronts her own commitment hesitations when intertwined with Kim Shin-won, finding balance between independence and romantic intimacy.

Professional excellence and personal emotional peace.

The charismatic and poised Head of Design at Yongseong, Shin-won navigates office turbulence with tactful diplomacy. His understated romance with Ha-jin allows him to step out of his overly refined comfort zone and embrace passionate spontaneity.

Preserving the legacy and prestige of Yongseong Group at all costs.

A ruthless corporate matriarch who misdirected her grief over her deceased son into punishing and testing Ju-yeon. After facing Ju-yeon's decisive ultimatum and corporate truths, she breaks down, apologizes to her grandson, and yields control.