My Royal Nemesis is a South Korean fantasy romantic comedy series written by Kang Hyun-joo. The SBS TV series follows a legendary Joseon-era villainess who wakes up in the body of an aspiring actress in the modern world. She soon meets a cold and calculating heir, and despite their initial hate for each other, they begin to fall for each other. My Royal Nemesis stars Lim Ji-yeon, Heo Nam-jun, Jang Seung-jo, Kim Min-seok, Lee Se-hee, and Kim Hae-sook. So, if you loved the romantic story, time-travelling shenanigans, and entertaining characters in My Royal Nemesis, here are some similar shows you should check out next.
Mr. Queen (Netflix, Vix, & Rakuten Viki)
Mr. Queen is a South Korean historical romantic fantasy comedy series co-written by Park Gye-ok and Choi Ah-il. Based on the Chinese web series Go Princess Go, the TVN series follows a successful chef from the 21st century who finds himself transported into the body of a Queen in the Joseon period. Mr. Queen stars Shin Hye-sun, Kim Jung-hyun, Bae Jong-ok, Kim Tae-woo, Seol In-ah, and Na In-woo.
Alchemy of Souls (Netflix)
Alchemy of Souls is a South Korean period romantic fantasy series co-written by Hong Jung-eun and Hong Mi-ran. The TVN series follows a powerful sorceress who inhabits the body of a frail and blind woman to save herself. She soon meets a difficult young man from a prestigious family who wants her to teach him sorcery. Alchemy of Souls stars Lee Jae-wook, Jung So-min, Go Youn-jung, and Hwang Min-hyun.
The Judge from Hell (Hulu)
The Judge from Hell is a South Korean dark fantasy legal drama series written by Jo Yi-soo. The SBS TV series follows a devil as she inhabits the body of a judge to drag the criminals back to hell, but things take a turn when a brilliant detective begins investigating the cases connected to her. The Judge from Hell stars Park Shin-hye, Kim Jae-young, Kim In-kwon, Kim Ah-young, and Ha Kyung-min.
Perfect Crown (Hulu)
Perfect Crown is a South Korean romantic fantasy comedy series written by Yoo Ji-won. The MBC TV series is set in a 21st-century constitutional monarchy, and it follows a romantic relationship between a wealthy woman and a powerless royal man. Perfect Crown stars IU, Byeon Woo-seok, Noh Sang-hyun, and Gong Seung-yeon.
Queen and I (Tubi & The Roku Channel)
Queen and I is a South Korean romantic fantasy series written by Song Jae-jeong. The TVN series follows a scholar from the Joseon Dynasty on the verge of death who accidentally travels into the future, meets an aspiring actress, and soon falls for her. Queen and I stars Ji Hyun-woo, Yoo In-na, Kim Jin-woo, Ga Deuk-hee, Jin Ye-sol, and Um Hyo-sup.
The Story of Park’s Marriage Contract (Rakuten Viki)
The Story of Park’s Marriage Contract is a South Korean period romantic fantasy comedy-drama series written by Go Nam-jeong. Based on the Naver webtoon of the same name by Angelique and Kim Neo-ul, the MBC TV series follows a widowed Joseon noblewoman who’s kidnapped and tossed into a well, but instead of dying, she accidentally travels into the future to modern Seoul. After getting there, she meets a cold chaebol who looks just like her husband, and soon they enter into a contract marriage together. The Story of Park’s Marriage Contract stars Lee Se-young, Bae In-hyuk, Joo Hyun-young, Yoo Seon-ho, and Jo Bok-rae.
Live Up to Your Name (Tubi)
Live Up to Your Name is a South Korean historical time travel comedy-drama series written by Kim Eun-hee. The TVN series follows Heo Im, an acupuncturist who believes in treating everyone, whether they have the money to pay for it or not. When he accidentally travels into the future to modern South Korea and meets doctor Choi Yeon Kyung, he is impressed by her but disagrees with her ideology and methods. Live Up to Your Name stars Kim Nam-gil, Kim Ah-joong, Moon Ga-young, Kim Myung-gon, and Um Hyo-sup.
Rooftop Prince (Netflix, Rakuten Viki, & Kocowa)
Rooftop Prince is a South Korean time travel romantic comedy-drama series written by Lee Hee-myung. The SBS series follows Crown Prince Lee Gak, who travels 300 years into the future to the 21st century after the death of his wife. He soon meets a young woman who has a shocking resemblance to a dead princess. Rooftop Prince stars Park Yoo-chun, Han Ji-min, Jeong Yu-mi, Lee Tae-sung, and Jung Suk-won.
My Only Love Song (Netflix)
My Only Love Song is a historical romantic fantasy series written by Kim Soo-jin. The Netflix series follows Soo-jung, a conceited actress who believes money is power, and when things don’t go her way during the shooting of her new show, she runs away. Things take a turn when she accidentally travels back in time to the 6th-century and meets On-dal, a man who loves money even more than she does. My Only Love Song stars Lee Jong-hyun, Gong Seung-yeon, Lee Jae-jin, Jin Ye-ju, and Ahn Bo-hyun.
My Love from the Star (Netflix, Rakuten Viki, The Roku Channel, & Kocowa)
My Love from the Star is a South Korean fantasy romantic comedy series written by Park Ji-eun. The SBS TV series follows an alien who has been stranded on Earth for 400 years and takes on the persona of a cynical man. He soon meets a childish actress, and despite having a rocky beginning, they begin to warm up to each other. My Love from the Star’s cast includes Jun Ji-hyun, Kim Soo-hyun, Park Hae-jin, Yoo In-na, Shin Sung-rok, and Ahn Jae-hyun.