Seoul, Aug. 1 -- Acclaimed 'Squid Game' actor Lee Jung-jae is poised to make a tonal pivot from high-stakes survival drama to breezy romantic comedy, as he joins 'The Glory' star Lim Ji-yeon in the forthcoming Prime Video series 'Nice to Not Meet You'.
Set against the glitzy yet chaotic backdrop of the entertainment industry, the series charts an unlikely romance between two polar opposites: a once-typecast actor desperate to rebrand himself and a seasoned political journalist abruptly demoted to celebrity coverage.
Per the synopsis: "What begins as a clash of personalities unfolds into a story full of charm, laughter, and unexpected chemistry."
Lee's character, Lim Hyeon-jun, is the beloved protagonist of a hit detective series headed ...