The romantic fantasy K-drama My Royal Nemesis is about to hit its halfway point. Episode 7 will be available for streaming on Netflix this coming Friday, May 29, 2026. Fans have been watching the tense romance between a Joseon-era villainess and a cold modern CEO. The next episode promises to raise the stakes as secrets begin to come to light.
Exact Release Time For Episode 7 On Netflix
My Royal Nemesis Episode 7 will be released on May 29 at 11 a.m. ET (Eastern Time) on Netflix. For viewers in different parts of the world, the release times are as follows:
- United States (ET): 11:00 AM on Friday, May 29
- United Kingdom: 4:00 PM (GMT/BST) on Friday, May 29
- India: 8:30 PM (IST) on Friday, May 29
- Australia: 1:00 AM (AEST) on Saturday, May 30
- South Korea (local time): 9:50 PM (KST) on Friday, May 29 on SBS TV
The show follows a weekly release pattern, dropping two new episodes every Friday and Saturday. Episode 8 will follow on Saturday, May 30 at the same time. English subtitles are usually available the moment the episodes go live on Netflix, so international viewers can watch without delay.
What To Expect In The Mid-Season Episodes
As the story reaches its middle point, the relationship between Shin Seo-ri and Cha Se-gye is growing more complicated. After their first kiss on the beach in a previous episode, the emotional tension is building. However, danger is also increasing around them. Hidden secrets from the past and rising threats within the Chail Group are putting pressure on their fragile connection.
The series blends a unique fantasy setup: a feared villain from the Joseon era who was doomed to die suddenly wakes up in modern-day Seoul inside the body of an unknown actress. She must now navigate the ruthless world of a wealthy family’s business empire while trying to change her fate. Episode 7 will show how she handles both the modern threats and the lingering memories of her past life.
Netflix Subscription Needed To Watch
To watch My Royal Nemesis Episode 7, you need an active Netflix subscription. The platform offers different plans for viewers in the US:
- Standard with Ads: $8.99 per month
- Standard (Ad-Free): $19.99 per month
- Premium (Ad-Free): $26.99 per month
The series is a Netflix Original for international audiences. It also airs on SBS TV in South Korea every Friday and Saturday at 9:50 PM local time.
Complete Release Schedule For Remaining Episodes
My Royal Nemesis will have a total of 14 episodes. The show started on May 8, 2026 and will continue until mid-June. Here is the full schedule for the upcoming episodes:
- Episode 7: Friday, May 29, 2026
- Episode 8: Saturday, May 30, 2026
- Episode 9: Friday, June 5, 2026
- Episode 10: Saturday, June 6, 2026
- Episode 11: Friday, June 12, 2026
- Episode 12: Saturday, June 13, 2026
- Episode 13: Friday, June 19, 2026
- Episode 14 (Finale): Saturday, June 20, 2026
Each episode runs for approximately 60 to 70 minutes.
Main Cast Of My Royal Nemesis
The show features a strong lead cast. Lim Ji-yeon (known for The Glory and Lies Hidden in My Garden) plays the dual role of Shin Seo-ri and the Joseon-era Kang Dan-sim. Heo Nam-jun (from The Interest of Love and The Escape of the Seven) plays the male lead Cha Se-gye, the cold heir to a major corporation.
The supporting cast includes:
- Jang Seung-jo as Choi Mun-do
- Kim Min-seok as Baek Gwang-nam
- Lee Se-hee as Yun Ji-hyo
- Kim Hae-sook as Nam Ok-sun
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Why Viewers Are Excited For Episode 7
Fans have been actively discussing the show on social media. Many are eager to see how the fantasy romance develops now that the characters have acknowledged their feelings. The unique plot of a Joseon villainess adjusting to modern life has drawn positive reactions from viewers who enjoy both historical and contemporary K-drama elements.
The show is written by Kang Hyun-joo and directed by Han Tae-seop. Its mix of comedy, fantasy, and corporate revenge has kept audiences watching week after week. Episode 7 marks the beginning of the second half of the series, where major plot twists and character backstories are expected to be revealed.
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