Fake Dates, First Loves & A Secret Room Reveal!

If you thought My Dearest Nemesis couldn’t get any juicier, Episode 3 just proved us all wrong. We’re talking fake dating blunders, repressed childhood trauma, sneaky gamer alliances, and a secret room revelation that changes everything. Let’s dive into the chaos!

We pick up right where we left off—Su-jeong in danger, Ju-yeon going full knight-in-shining-armor mode, and the ultimate bombshell: “She’s my babe.”

…Except Ju-yeon immediately backtracks, claiming he was talking to the sleazy chaebol guy. (Sir, we all know that’s a lie.)

Su-jeong, unbothered, is more concerned about one very important thing—food. (Honestly, relatable.) She rants about being hungry, and Ju-yeon, in his grumpy but secretly soft way, takes her to a café. But instead of enjoying the moment, he gets distracted by her adorable fascination with a stuffed toy giveaway. (Yes, he totally makes a mental note of her “good taste.”)

Back home, Su-jeong casually rewires her own electricity like it’s no big deal. (Because, oh yeah, she has an electrician’s license to help her dad. Is there anything this woman can’t do?)

Meanwhile, over at the restaurant, Shin-won is giving social media marketing lessons to our badass chef Ha-jin (aka Ultimate Pro). Things take a spicy turn when their hands touch, and boom—unexpected tension.

Ha-jin doesn’t do the whole "will-they-won’t-they" thing. She just kisses him. And next thing we know, they’ve taken things all the way. (Honestly, love the confidence.)

The next morning, she drops him off at the market but shuts down any idea of him meeting her parents. Turns out, her parents already think she’s a failure for quitting her job and divorcing her cheating first love after ten years. Now, she’s struggling to keep her restaurant afloat. (Someone protect this woman.)

At work, Ju-yeon is crankier than ever, nitpicking at Su-jeong for not dry-cleaning the dress he lent her. (Why are you mad when you literally told her to keep it??) But despite his complaints, he secretly liked how it looked on her.(Sir, your feelings are showing.)

At their next business trip, the two actually agree on a strategy for the first time, leaving their team in complete shock. (Character growth?? Already??)

Their teamwork is put to the test when they encounter a fussy customer throwing a tantrum over broken sunglasses.Ju-yeon is ready to shut him down, but Su-jeong, ever the social genius, turns the situation around effortlessly.

And then comes the twist—the “angry customer” is actually Ju-yeon’s favorite rock singer. (Plot twist!). Su-jeong, realizing Ju-yeon is too embarrassed to ask for an autograph, pretends to be a fan for him.

It’s a tiny gesture, but Ju-yeon is touched. He finally decides to stop trying to fire her (victory!), and she even admits he’s a good director.

We’re slowly leaving enemies territory, people.

That night, Ju-yeon finds Su-jeong working late and rudely tells her to go home. But before she leaves, he tells her to keep the dress because "it’s pretty." (Translation: You looked good in it, and I will never recover.)

Meanwhile, Shin-won is a lovestruck mess, pondering over fate after his night with Ha-jin. He asks Ju-yeon about destiny, which immediately sends our dear chaebol heir into a mental spiral about his past heartbreak as Black Dragon.

(Sir, are you sure you’re over Strawberry? Because your emotional breakdown says otherwise.)

The next day, Ju-yeon unknowingly sets himself up for disaster when he accidentally sends an extravagant thank-you gift to Ha-jin—aka his "sister" in the gaming world.

Su-jeong, arriving at Ha-jin’s restaurant, immediately loses her mind.

“YOU’VE BEEN IN TOUCH THIS WHOLE TIME?!”

Yep. Turns out, Ju-yeon and Ha-jin have been gaming buddies all along, and Su-jeong is fuming.

And just when things couldn’t get more chaotic, she accidentally grabs his wrist in an elevator, sending him into full panic mode. (Sir, why are you acting like she just proposed?)

The awkward tension hits its peak when they stumble upon a limited-edition pink toy. Ju-yeon immediately runs home like his life depends on it.

A heartbreaking flashback shows a young Ju-yeon, crushed after Su-jeong rejected him, only to return home to his furious grandmother. She, blaming his childhood hobbies for his father’s death, burned all his toys—including one his parents had given him.

This explains… so much.

Present-day Ju-yeon, relieved to find his last remaining toy, heads back to the office, only to overhear his team mocking whoever lost a toy. Feeling betrayed, he lashes out at Su-jeong, accusing her of being a hypocrite for telling him not to be ashamed of his hobbies.

And then… he demands she return the dress.

(Well. This is a disaster.)

Back at home, Ju-yeon’s biggest comfort arrives—his new rave light. (This man is truly a closeted nerd and I love it.) But it short-circuits, forcing him to seek out the best hardware store for a fix.

…And, of course, the most reliable store happens to be owned by Su-jeong’s father. (You literally can’t make this up.)

Ju-yeon, hoping to stay anonymous, watches from the garage while Su-jeong unknowingly enters his secret den.

As she steps inside, her eyes land on something shocking—an autograph.

At that exact moment, Ju-yeon spots her on the CCTV.

Panic mode: ACTIVATED.

He sprints to stop her, but it’s too late.

Su-jeong opens the door and steps into Ju-yeon’s secret world.

Otaku Secrets, Arcade Wars & A Game-Changing Cliffhanger

Just when we thought My Dearest Nemesis couldn’t get any better, Episode 4 hits us with tragic backstories, unexpected soft moments, fierce arcade battles, and a jaw-dropping final scene that changes everything. If you weren’t already obsessed, buckle up—because this ride just got wilder.

Episode 4 opens with a heartbreaking flashback—a young Ju-yeon, excited to attend his favorite anime event, riding in the car with his parents. But then—tragedy strikes. A truck accident kills them both, and his ruthless grandmother blames him entirely.

“You have no right to mourn them,” she tells him.

Excuse me, ma’am??

A young Ju-yeon internalizes the guilt, believing that if he had just stayed home, his parents would still be alive. Desperate to make it up to his grandmother, he buries his true self, trying to mold himself into the “perfect” heir—one who doesn’t make mistakes.

No wonder he’s so repressed.

Back in the present, Su-jeong stumbles into Ju-yeon’s secret otaku lair and he immediately scrambles to cover his tracks. (Sir, the damage is already done.)

Desperate, he tries to convince her that the room belongs to his “nephew.”

…Su-jeong isn’t buying it for a single second.

Instead of mocking him, though, she just laughs, completely unbothered.

“I like knowing this side of you.”

For a guy who’s spent his life hiding his passions, this completely throws him off. To make things even more awkward, she trips—falling right into his arms. Cue both of them flustered beyond belief.

To recover, he lets her fix his broken plug, and when she admits she accidentally sold the dress he gifted her, he casually tells her to keep it anyway. (Oh, he is SO whipped.)

Su-jeong’s dad gets injured, and Ju-yeon—who still insists he’s totally not nice—drives her to the hospital himself.Not only that, but he pays the medical bills and moves Mr. Baek to a VIP room.

(Not caring, huh? Keep telling yourself that, Ju-yeon.)

Later, Su-jeong catches him watching her quietly as she tears up, missing her mother. And despite everything, she still takes the time to send him a thank-you text.

Ladies and gentlemen, this is how slow-burn romance is done.

Meanwhile, Su-bin (Su-jeong’s little brother) enters the chat, bringing his usual chaotic energy.

Su-bin: “Are you dating your boss?”
Su-jeong: [gagging] “EW. He’s your age.”
Su-bin: “No one my age would date you.”

(Sir, who asked??)

Little does Su-jeong know, Ju-yeon is out buying gifts for her dad—including the exact stuffed toy she admired at the café.

And get this? It’s the same toy his parents once gifted him before they passed. 😭 My heart cannot handle this.

Later, Ju-yeon lends Su-jeong his car when hers breaks down (rich guy perks), and they share another soft bonding moment over gaming. When she admits she used to play but quit after being scammed, he casually suggests she should get back into it.

(Imagine her face when she eventually finds out he’s Black Dragon. 👀)

But hands down, the FUNNIEST part of the episode?

Ju-yeon forgets an important document before a meeting and needs Su-jeong to log into his computer.

The password?

“Orewa Akuma Da.” (Dragon Ball Z theme song lyrics.)

Instead of whispering it discreetly, he panics and YELLS IT LOUD ENOUGH FOR THE ENTIRE OFFICE TO HEAR.

**Su-jeong: **🤣 “Did you just scream an anime password at me?”
Ju-yeon: [internally combusting]

I’m crying.

While Ju-yeon is out here embarrassing himself, Shin-won (our lovable playboy designer) is having a crisis of his own.

He asks Ha-jin (Ultimate Pro) out, thinking she’ll fall for him like everyone else.

…And she flat-out rejects him.

Shin-won: 🤯 “People… say no to me?”

(Yes, sir. Welcome to reality.)

Meanwhile, Su-jeong randomly gifts Ju-yeon a chocolate milk, and he actually drinks it—which, for this emotionally constipated man, is a HUGE deal.

And THEN she laughs to herself remembering his password meltdown, while her brother calls her a weirdo.

(Ma’am, you’re blushing. Just admit you like him.)

Ju-yeon, still riding on his “I’m totally not soft” train, decides to cheer Su-jeong up for her hard work.

Does he buy her a gift? No.
A raise? Also no.
He takes her to an arcade.

(Peak K-drama love language.)

What starts as a friendly trip quickly turns into war. These two are SO competitive that they nearly break the machines.

Winner takes all, baby.

As they head out, Ha-jin casually calls Su-jeong with the biggest bombshell yet.

Ha-jin: “Black Dragon is here.”
Su-jeong: 😨 shook
Ju-yeon: 🤨 “Who’s Black Dragon?”

…OH NO.

Ju-yeon is literally standing next to her, completely unaware that she’s about to find out the truth.

DID SOMEONE ORDER MAXIMUM DRAMA??

DramaZen's Opinion

The Slow-Burn is BURNING!

I don’t know what kind of magic My Dearest Nemesis is working, but Episodes 3 & 4 have me screaming, laughing, and clutching my heart all at once.

Episode 3 gave us secret otaku dens, unexpected soft moments, and Ju-yeon buying Su-jeong a stuffed toy in the most heartbreakingly adorable way possible. Meanwhile, Shin-won and Ha-jin are bringing the heat (who saw that coming?!), and Su-jeong is slowly realizing that maybe—just maybe—her boss isn’t the worst.

Then Episode 4 hits, and we get a deep dive into Ju-yeon’s tragic past, the most ridiculous anime password reveal in K-drama history, and an arcade date that nearly broke the machines. (Seriously, why are these two so competitive??)

And that cliffhanger??? Su-jeong is this close to realizing Ju-yeon is Black Dragon, and he’s standing right next to her, completely clueless. I need Episode 5 immediately.

🔥 Verdict? This slow-burn romance is cooking at MAX HEAT.
💯 Rating: 12/10 for otaku secrets, gaming betrayals, and chaotic flirtation.
📌 Favorite Moment: Ju-yeon screaming his anime password in the middle of the office. ICONIC.

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