The tvN romantic comedy Nice to Not Meet You concluded its 16-episode run in late 2025, delivering a complete and hopeful ending for its main couple. The series, starring Lee Jung-jae and Lim Ji-yeon, tells the story of an actor tired of his famous detective role and a serious journalist forced to cover celebrity news. The show aired its final episodes, 15 and 16, on December 29 and 30, 2025. For international viewers, the entire series is available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
The Final Showdown and a Bittersweet Separation
The finale focused on the successful plan by Im Hyeon-jun (Lee Jung-jae) and Wi Jeong-sin (Lim Ji-yeon) to expose the corrupt chairman, Lee Dae-ho. During a live television interview, Hyeon-jun unexpectedly shifted the conversation to accuse the chairman. Jeong-sin then joined him on air to present a detailed report on the corruption. This coordinated move led to Chairman Lee’s arrest.
However, the public’s attention quickly turned from the corruption case to the romantic relationship between the actor and the journalist. This intense scrutiny hurt Hyeon-jun’s career, causing him to lose major advertising deals. Feeling responsible and wanting the truth to remain the central story, Jeong-sin made a difficult choice. She accepted a dangerous, long-term reporting assignment in Syria. Her sudden announcement during a date led to a painful argument with Hyeon-jun, who felt hurt and blindsided. Despite the emotional clash, he later apologized and promised to wait for her.
Before leaving, Jeong-sin published a final article that cleared Hyeon-jun’s name and restored his public image. While she was away, Hyeon-jun’s career recovered and grew. He completed his long-running detective series, which achieved its highest ratings, and he even landed a role in a Hollywood project.
The Emotional Reunion and a Hopeful Future
The story jumped forward in time to show Jeong-sin working in Syria, where she was injured in an incident that left her unable to communicate. After recovering and finally seeing Hyeon-jun’s many missed messages, she contacted him to say she was returning to Korea. Their reunion took place at N Seoul Tower, the location linked to their first planned meeting through a social app.
“Seeing each other, overcome with emotion, Jung-sin runs into Hyun-jun’s arms, expressing how much she missed him. Hyun-jun admits he had missed her just as deeply.”
The couple officially rekindled their relationship. In the final moments of the series, they are shown attending a movie screening. The film they are watching is a romantic comedy titled Nice to Not Meet You, written by Hyeon-jun’s director friend and inspired by the couple’s own unusual love story. Recognized by the audience in the theater, they share a public moment together, signaling a happy and united future.
What Happened to the Supporting Characters?
The series also wrapped up the stories of its strong supporting cast. Colleagues Yun Hwa-young (Seo Ji-hye) and Ju Jae-hyeong (Kim Ji-hoon) reconciled their past. Jae-hyeong discovered he was the father of Hwa-young’s son, and the two eventually got married, with Jae-hyeong officially registering as the child’s father.
Hyeon-jun’s younger half-brother, Lim Seon-woo, who had secretly pursued acting instead of a medical career, decided to return to his original path and became a hospital intern. Global superstar and Hyeon-jun’s ex, Kwon Se-na, retired from the film industry to pursue a career in fashion.
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Is There Going to Be a Season 2 of Nice to Not Meet You?
As of the series’ conclusion, there is no plan for a second season. The production has not announced any continuation, and the story was structured as a complete, self-contained narrative. All major plotlines, especially the central romance between Hyeon-jun and Jeong-sin, reached a clear and satisfying conclusion with their engagement. Unlike some streaming shows designed for multiple seasons, most traditional Korean dramas like this one tell a single story from beginning to end.
Where to Watch Nice to Not Meet You
The drama originally aired on the Korean cable channel tvN. For global audiences, the full series is available to stream exclusively on Amazon Prime Video. This includes viewers in the USA, UK, Canada, Australia, and India.
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