KOREA: As reported by PINKVILLA, Love Your Enemy is an upcoming South Korean drama starring Ju Ji Hoon and Jung Yu Mi in the lead roles.
Directed by Park Joon Hwa, known for hits like Alchemy of Souls and What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim, and written by Im Ye Jin, the series promises a compelling narrative of rivalry, redemption, and romance.
Release Details
- Premiere Date: Nov 23, 2024
- Air Time: Saturdays and Sundays at 21:10 KST
- Episodes: 12 (approx. 1 hour and 10 minutes each)
- Where to Watch: Airing on tvN in South Korea and internationally on Disney+ with English subtitles.
Plot Overview
The story follows Seok Ji Won and Yoon Ji Won, lifelong rivals with the same name and birthday. Their enmity, rooted in childhood, resurfaces when their paths cross again after 18 years, but this time, a complex romance unfolds.
- Seok Ji Won: An accomplished executive director of Seokban Construction and chairman of Dokmok High School. Gifted in academics and sports, he returns to his hometown as a successful leader, only to face his old nemesis.
- Yoon Ji Won: A passionate physical education teacher known for her fierce personality and sense of justice, nicknamed “Mad Dog” in her youth. Her reunion with Seok Ji Won reignites their rivalry and unresolved emotions, leading to a journey filled with humour, tension, and love.
Cast
- Ju Ji Hoon: Renowned for Kingdom and Jirisan, he also stars in the 2024 K-drama Light Shop.
- Jung Yu Mi: Known for The Crucible, Train to Busan, and My Dear Desperado.
The series also features Kim Jung Young, Kim Gab Soo, Jeon Hye Jin, Lee Byung Joon, and others, forming a strong supporting cast.
Genre: Drama exploring themes of betrayal, love, and emotional growth, with elements of humour and heartfelt connections.