Shocking—an unexpected common thread among the cast of the hit SBS drama My Royal Nemesis is blowing up online. Stars Lim Ji-yeon, Heo Nam-jun, Jang Seung-jo, Kim Min-seok, and Kim Hae-sook have all previously played characters who went to prison or stood trial in past projects.
Online communities are resurfacing the cast’s eye-catching filmography. Lim Ji-yeon’s character in Netflix’s The Glory was jailed for her cruel deeds—especially her chilling “weather forecast” scene behind bars, which remains one of the show’s most iconic moments and is still widely discussed by fans.
Other resumes are drawing attention too. Heo Nam-jun faced the scales of justice for murder in ENA’s Your Honor, while Jang Seung-jo donned prison blues in KBS2’s Nothing Uncovered over charges including a hit-and-run and disposing of a body. Kim Min-seok delivered a convincing performance in SBS’s Innocent Defendant as a character arrested and indicted for violating traffic laws and obstructing official duties.
After noticing this quirky overlap of “lockups and lawsuits,” netizens reacted with hot takes like, "Do you need a criminal record to get cast?", "This actor shared universe is wild", and "Is this a drama you can only join after going to court?"
Meanwhile, the buzzworthy series My Royal Nemesis—now spawning endless memes thanks to this unusual connection—airs every Friday and Saturday at 9:50 p.m.