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The Best Episodes of My Royal Nemesis

Every episode of My Royal Nemesis ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of My Royal Nemesis!

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A Joseon-era villain doomed to die opens her eyes in modern-day Seoul — where a ruthless chaebol heir may be her last chance to rewrite her fate.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    My Royal Nemesis Season 1 Episode 9 - That's First Love for You
    9.5/10(2 votes)

    #1 - That's First Love for You

    S1:E9

    Se-gye confronts Seo-ri about her identity — who is Dan-sim? Forced to face her past, Seo-ri makes up her mind about her relationship with Se-gye.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. My Royal Nemesis Season 1 Episode 10 - Hope, Despair, and Longing
    9.5/10(2 votes)

    #2 - Hope, Despair, and Longing

    S1:E10

    With the link between Seo-ri and Dan-sim revealed, Se-gye and Dan-sim make things official. A furious Mun-do goes to extreme lengths to take revenge.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. My Royal Nemesis Season 1 Episode 11 - What Lies on the Hidden Path
    9.5/10(2 votes)

    #3 - What Lies on the Hidden Path

    S1:E11

    Dan-sim wakes to find herself back in the Joseon era. While she tries to return to the present, Se-gye deals with the fallout from Mun-do's scheming.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. My Royal Nemesis Season 1 Episode 12 - Reclaiming Lost Time
    9.5/10(2 votes)

    #4 - Reclaiming Lost Time

    S1:E12

    Dan-sim and Seo-ri's worlds start to collide. Se-gye takes Dan-sim to meet someone important to him, but she reveals that they're running out of time.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. My Royal Nemesis Season 1 Episode 13 - Twist of Fate
    9.5/10(2 votes)

    #5 - Twist of Fate

    S1:E13

    Seo-ri's grandmother's health takes a bad turn. Later, Dan-sim is presented with a difficult ultimatum — that puts her future with Se-gye on the line.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. My Royal Nemesis Season 1 Episode 14 - My Royal Nemesis
    9.5/10(2 votes)

    #6 - My Royal Nemesis

    S1:E14

    Dan-sim's choice sends her back to the Joseon era, leaving Se-gye heartbroken and alone in the modern world. Will fate allow them to reunite?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. My Royal Nemesis Season 1 Episode 1 - The Vixen and the Beast
    9.0/10(3 votes)

    #7 - The Vixen and the Beast

    S1:E1

    Royal Concubine Kang Dan-sim is sentenced to death by poison. But when she wakes, she finds herself in a very different place: modern-day Korea.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. My Royal Nemesis Season 1 Episode 4 - Beyond Understanding
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - Beyond Understanding

    S1:E4

    Dan-sim learns more about Seo-ri's past. As Se-gye and Seo-ri spend more time together, mixed signals push them to put their feelings to the test.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. My Royal Nemesis Season 1 Episode 6 - One Magical Night
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #9 - One Magical Night

    S1:E6

    Seo-ri and Se-gye fly out to Jeju, but an emergency leaves Se-gye rattled. Later, Seo-ri goes missing and a worried Se-gye heads out in search of her.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. My Royal Nemesis Season 1 Episode 7 - The Dark Side of the Moon
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #10 - The Dark Side of the Moon

    S1:E7

    Seo-ri's feelings for Se-gye grow, but she starts having doubts when Mo Tae-hee stakes her claim on Se-gye as well. Suddenly, Se-gye runs into trouble.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. My Royal Nemesis Season 1 Episode 8 - Screw This World
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #11 - Screw This World

    S1:E8

    Tae-hee announces her engagement to Se-gye to the press, angering Se-gye and fueling Seo-ri's jealousy. Choi Mun-do threatens Seo-ri with a demand.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. My Royal Nemesis Season 1 Episode 2 - A Guide to Optimizing Your Fate
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #12 - A Guide to Optimizing Your Fate

    S1:E2

    As Dan-sim tries to adapt to the new world, her strange ways attract the attention of chaebol heir Cha Se-gye — who approaches her with a proposal.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. My Royal Nemesis Season 1 Episode 3 - A Whole New Reality
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #13 - A Whole New Reality

    S1:E3

    Se-gye finds he can't stop thinking about Shin Seo-ri — especially after a weird dream sparks some foreign emotions within him.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. My Royal Nemesis Season 1 Episode 5 - Forbidden Fruit
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #14 - Forbidden Fruit

    S1:E5

    Confused by Seo-ri's mind games, Se-gye pulls out all the stops to win her heart. Later, Seo-ri deals with a pesky co-star and politics on set.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"That's First Love for You" is the best rated episode of "My Royal Nemesis". It scored 9.5/10 based on 2 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 6/5/2026. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Hope, Despair, and Longing".