From Deadly Games to Rom-Com Spark: ‘Squid Game’ Star Lee Jung-jae Jumps into New Prime Video Series

Fans Rejoice as Lee Jung-jae Trades Survival Thrills for Romantic Comedy in ‘Nice to Not Meet You,’ Starring Opposite ‘The Glory’s Lim Ji-yeon in a Tale of Unexpected Chemistry in the Entertainment World.

Gurugram, Haryana, India: Get ready for a delightful surprise, fans! Just when we thought we’d seen Lee Jung-jae navigate the brutal, high-stakes world of Netflix’s Squid Game for three intense seasons, the celebrated star is making a charming pivot towards something wonderfully lighter. That’s right – he’s officially been cast to lead a brand-new romantic comedy series, ‘Nice to Not Meet You,’ for Prime Video, and he’ll be starring opposite the fantastic Lim Ji-yeon, known for her powerful role in The Glory!

This exciting new series promises to dive into the vibrant, sometimes chaotic, entertainment world. Lee Jung-jae is set to play Lim Hyeon-jun, an actor who’s adored as the beloved protagonist of a massive hit detective series, currently heading into its fifth season. Despite all that success, Hyeon-jun is yearning for a fresh start, desperately wanting to prove himself in more emotionally rich melodramas.

Enter Lim Ji-yeon’s character: a highly respected political journalist who suddenly finds herself sidelined from her usual beat and reassigned to the unpredictable entertainment desk. Talk about a curveball! As the synopsis teases, what starts as a “clash of personalities” between these two very different worlds will “unfold into a story full of charm, laughter, and unexpected chemistry.” Imagine the sparks flying when a serious journalist has to cover the very actor she might not even want to deal with!

This promising new show is being brought to life by Kim Ga-ram, the director behind hits like Good Partner and Nevertheless, and written by Jung Yeo-rang, the creative mind behind Doctor Cha. Co-producing this exciting venture are Studio Dragon and Studio&NEW. While Prime Video has snagged the international streaming rights, fans in South Korea will be able to catch it on the local network TVN.

‘Nice to Not Meet You’ will join a growing slate of exciting Korean series on Prime Video, including titles like Head Over Heels, GOOD BOY, and Divorce Insurance, signaling the platform’s strong commitment to bringing more K-content to global audiences.

This delightful new role for Lee Jung-jae comes right after his iconic run on Squid Game officially concluded this year, with the third and final season of the global survival drama having just landed on June 27. It’s clear that while the deadly games might be over for him, Lee Jung-jae is just getting started on a whole new, much cheerier, adventure!