Shocking TV crossover: SBS drama My Royal Nemesis standout Heo Nam-jun is set to guest on tvN’s hit variety You Quiz on the Block (hereafter “You Quiz”) on June 24, keeping his character Cha Segye’s buzz going strong.
On June 10, the “You Quiz” team announced Heo Nam-jun’s appearance via its official social media. Producers teased, “Following Jensen Huang, Heo Nam-jun is coming to ‘You Quiz’! Cha Segye is so pretty. Approved!” and shared behind-the-scenes photos from the taping.
In the released images, Heo Nam-jun smiles while chatting with comedian Yoo Jae-suk. Dressed in a sharp suit, Heo’s warm visuals and soft demeanor instantly draw attention.
The playful “so pretty, approved” line riffs on a popular catchphrase from Heo’s current role as Cha Segye in My Royal Nemesis. Fans are loving the clever nod to the drama’s viral dialogue.
Heo Nam-jun plays lead character Cha Segye in the series. On screen, Cha Segye is a notorious chaebol dubbed a “capitalist monster,” pairing up in a rom-com dynamic with Shin Seori, portrayed by Im Ji-yeon.
My Royal Nemesis follows the story of Shin Seori, a struggling actress who turns wicked after being possessed by the soul of an infamous Joseon-era villainess, and her entanglement with chaebol Cha Segye. The drama has grown by word of mouth and is cruising with strong ratings, recording a 10.4% nationwide household share per Nielsen Korea.
Meanwhile, Heo Nam-jun’s “You Quiz” episode is slated to air on June 24.