Shocking finale buzz: SBS’s Friday–Saturday drama My Royal Nemesis ended to rave reviews, and an interview where director Han Tae-seop openly floated both a spinoff and a potential Season 2 has gone viral among K-drama fans.
In a wrap-up interview for My Royal Nemesis on the 30th, Han was asked about the chances of a Joseon-era spinoff or a second season and gave a candid answer.
He shared, "When fans jokingly asked us to make a spinoff called 'My Old Nemesis' (a play on words), I thought it was hilarious," adding, "It made me truly grateful to see how deeply viewers care about our characters."
As for Season 2, he teased, "If I had to imagine something off the cuff right now, what if the two leads had a body change?" He added, "If Lim Ji-yeon and Heo Nam-jun were given a chance to swap roles and play each other’s characters, it would turn into an acting festival — insanely fun to watch," sending fans into a frenzy.
Netizens reacted, saying, "We’re not joking — we mean it," "We definitely want to revisit Lee Hyeon and Dan-sim’s story," and "Spinoff or Season 2, please just make it happen," showing explosive support.
Earlier, in the finale of My Royal Nemesis, Shin Seo-ri (played by Lim Ji-yeon) and Cha Segye (played by Heo Nam-jun) overcame a tragic past life to complete their heartfelt romance, while their Joseon-era counterparts Kang Dan-sim (Lim Ji-yeon) and Lee Hyeon (Heo Nam-jun) chose a new path, closing on a resonant happy ending.
All eyes are now on whether My Royal Nemesis, powered by massive public love, can return to living rooms with a bold new story — just as fans hope and the director imagines.