It’s the drama everyone’s been waiting to judge and “My Ugly Love” wasted no time making headlines. The new tvN series starring Lee Jung-jae and Lim Ji-yeon premiered with a nationwide rating of 5.5%, according to Nielsen Korea, landing comfortably in the mid-5% range. While slightly below the opening of its predecessor New CEO Project (5.9%), the emotional tone and star power already have fans hooked.
The drama follows national actor Lim Hyun-joon (Lee Jung-jae), a man who’s lost touch with his passion, and entertainment reporter Wi Jeong-shin (Lim Ji-yeon), a woman driven by justice and unafraid to challenge power. As their worlds collide, the story dives into fame, vulnerability, and redemption themes that resonate deeply in Korea’s high-pressure entertainment world.
Early reactions online show a mix of admiration and curiosity: some praise its raw emotion and cinematic tone, while others are waiting to see if the chemistry between the leads can carry the story forward. Either way, “My Ugly Love” has already done what every K-drama dreams of — it made people feel something worth talking about.
