Controversial K-Drama Turns Public Outrage And Disgust Into Praise With Just One Episode
The newly released K-Drama Nice to Not Meet You has managed to completely flip public opinion after its premiere.
Despite weeks of criticism over the significant age gaps among its cast members, the series has opened to surprisingly positive reviews from viewers.
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Written by Cha Jung Sook, the show stars Lee Jung Jae and Lim Ji Yeon in the lead roles and features Oh Yeon Seo as Lee Jung Jae’s first love. When the casting was first announced, it drew heavy backlash — particularly because of the 15-year age difference between Lee Jung Jae and Oh Yeon Seo, and the noticeable age gap between the two leads.
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Many viewers doubted whether the show would succeed, labeling it as tone-deaf before it even aired. However, after the first episode aired, the tide quickly turned.
아 임지연 꾸짖을갈 연기 존나 찰져서 저항없이 터짐 pic.twitter.com/5GCxvH934R
— 취향 (@loverdramas) October 28, 2025
A viral post about the premiere has exploded online, with viewers praising the show for its unexpected comedic energy and chemistry between the cast.
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Don’t miss #LeeJungJae and #LimJiYeon in #NiceToNotMeetYou, coming this November 3 on Prime Video! pic.twitter.com/oBmcE3mdEQ
— Prime Video Philippines (@primevideoph) October 17, 2025
What many assumed would be a dated, awkward romance turned out to be a fast-paced and genuinely funny comedy that exceeded expectations.
- “It’s freaking hilarious. Funniest comedy I’ve seen all year, seriously.”
- “Despite the age gap, every scene seems super funny and engaging. The comedy’s a lot stronger than I expected, and each actor fits their role perfectly. So, I hope the romance kind of comes and goes. It’s really just a pure comedy drama.”
- “LMAO, is Lee Jung Jae giving an otter in that scene or what? He’s gliding all over the place.”
- “His pants literally ripped, and you could see his underwear looool.”
- “People were roasting it like crazy before it aired, so I was curious how it’d turn out. But it actually seems fun.”
What started as one of the most criticized K-Dramas of the year is now shaping up to be one of its most unexpectedly entertaining hits.
