My Royal Nemesis Episode 9 Review: Romance deepens between Se-gye and Seo-ri as buried feelings from a past life finally surface. The episode balances tender moments with light comedy. On the other hand, the antagonist Moon-do grows increasingly desperate as his grip over Se-gye begins to slip.
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My Royal Nemesis Netflix Cast
Lim Ji-yeon, Heo Nam-jun, Jang Seung-jo
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My Royal Nemesis Kdrama Director
Han Tae-seop
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My Royal Nemesis Series Screenwriter
Kang Hyun-joo
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Original Title
멋진 신세계
My Royal Nemesis Episode 9 Review
Does Se-gye confront Seo-ri?
Seo-ri firmly tells Se-gye that what he’s saying does not make sense and is nothing but a dream he saw. He also relents in the end that yes, it was indeed a dream, and it does not hold any meaning. In his last dream, we also see Seo-ri trying to ask Se-gye what was happening with them. Se-gye just tells her to do as the king directs.
What happens in the event?
In the event, Seo-ri tries to avoid Se-gye in the beginning, but then talks to him. Tae-hee comes here to stake her claim on Se-gye. On the other hand, Se-gye’s grandfather also comes, and we see a hilarious situation form here. However, Moon-do sees Se-gye becoming more involved with his grandfather and becomes very angry from afar.
Were there any other romantic moments in this episode?
There were many romantic moments in this episode. We also saw the jealous side of Se-gye, who decides to change the script because he didn’t want an intimate scene between Seo-ri and the actor of the show. However, this works in Seo-ri’s favour because she gets all the spotlight and becomes the main highlight. Se-gye also comes to meet her, and again, we see them being very affectionate to each other. However, when they later go on a date, Se-gye starts to bleed. Here we get to know that Se-gye would have to go through a dental surgery. Seo-ri stays by his side, and they discuss the dreams yet again.
Does Se-gye tell Seo-ri what his past self felt towards her?
Se-gye finally discloses that his past self was very much in love with Seo-ri. This also makes her realise that Se-gye was the Crown Prince in his previous life. His confession also unsettles but moves Seo-ri. She again gets an example of his love when she goes to the museum and finds a portrait of her past self by the Crown Prince. He even wrote a poem which was inscribed there.
What happened to Se-gye in the past?
Se-gye was banished in his past life. We also see that Seo-ri tried to run away with Se-gye but was stopped by Moon-do, who told her to survive. He also handed the dagger that Se-gye gave her to her as a token of her loyalty towards him.
Did Moon-do manage to banish Se-gye in this life as well?
No, something very surprising happens towards the end, where we see that Moon-do might be losing in this life. He becomes so desperate that he tries to threaten Se-gye into doing his bidding. However, as Se-gye and Seo-ri’s love is stronger than what Moon-do thinks. Hence, things do not go as he planned.
What worked and what did not work?
This episode stood out because it didn’t take the predictable route of Se-gye suddenly blaming Seo-ri or forcing unnecessary drama between them. There was no forced heartbreak arc or a stretch where Se-gye loses trust in her. At the same time, it was satisfying to see that the villain didn’t just get away with everything.