My Dearest Nemesis Ending Explained: This kdrama 그놈은 흑염룡 is a 12-episode romantic comedy directed by Lee Soo-hyun and featured Moon Ga-young, Choi Hyun-wook, Im Se-mi and Kwak Si-yang. Based on a hit manhwa, the drama centers on Baek Su-jeong, a hard worker who develops an unforgettable online bond with Ban Joo-yeon — which, of course all falls apart when they meet in real life. Fate throws them together sixteen years later in a workplace, and they’ll need to work through not only workplace drama, but also unresolved feelings and the palpable chemistry that persists between them.
This My Dear Nemesis series is a perfect mix for anyone who enjoys a noona romance with a romantic comedy aspect, It will keep you entertained with more than just the noona and her pookie male whose qualities bring too much laughter into the mix not to love it. Now, let’s unpack the ending and address the big questions:
My Dearest Nemesis Ending Explained
Did Su-Jeong Go to America?
In My Dearest Nemesis series final episodes, Su-jeong receives a chance to work in the U.S. — a choice that could change everything. After their relationship is revealed to the public, many believe she ought to accept the proposition and flee the backlash. Even Joo-yeon himself brings it up, telling her it’s a great opportunity. His words feel like an emotional farewell, but in truth, he’s thinking of pursuing her.
But Su-jeong doesn’t play along. She knows him too well to think that, deep down, he wants to be trapped in the corporate machine — he just did his best to earn his grandmother’s affection. She isn’t ready to just up and leave the company: instead of rejecting the offer outright, she spends time considering it before informing Joo-yeon that she has no intention of leaving unless it can’t function fairly in the years to come. This is a big deal for her because, finally, she is putting herself ahead of the needs of her family and doing what works for her instead of working herself to death for them.
A cute moment follows when she visits her mother’s memorial, so Joo-yeon visits his parents’ grave, too. The two arrive at the same destination, so it’s a poignant moment in which they really recognize their history together and the way they’ve touched each other’s lives.
What Happens to Ha-Jin and Sin-Won?
The second-lead couple Seo Ha-jin and Kim Sin-won, go through many ups and downs. Ha-jin, scarred from old relationships, had kept her walls up, while the carefree Sin-won found himself unexpectedly serious about her.
In the end, Sin-won drunkenly confesses his love for Ha-jin over the phone. To his surprise, she returns the “I love you.” This is a crucial moment in their relationship. For Ha-jin, it’s a moment of vulnerability — she admits that she has fallen for him in spite of her fears.
Later, Sin-won tells her that he’s okay with her testing him in case she ever feels insecure, reaffirming his sincerity to make everything right. In this way, their relationship progresses in a spirit of trust, and they even joke about getting married ahead of the main couple, signaling a great future ahead together.
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Did Grandmother Finally Realise Her Mistake?
Joo-yeon’s grandmother has long been a cold, calculating person, and we know that business comes before emotional concerns. She thought love was something that made people weak, and this was why she never was kind to Joo-yeon — she in fact, accused him of killing his own parents.
But in the finale, her secretary calls her out for this, reminding her that strength isn’t weakness; it’s love — love is what gave Joo-yeon his strength. This compels her to rethink her actions, and for the first time, she musters the recognition of her past errors. Later, she apologises to him, saying she took out her sadness on him, and it was unfair.
She’s still a hard woman, but this moment represents a change in their relationship. It doesn’t change the past, but it frees Joo-yeon from a constant quest for her approval.
How Does My Dearest Nemesis End?
Su-jeong and Joo-yeon get their happy ending at last. She gets promoted to district chief, demonstrating that hard work pays off. At the same time, her father, who had unbeknownst to her been investing in Yongsung stocks, has become financially stable, making Su-jeong able to live her life more freely. Her younger brother followed his dream of becoming a firefighter, which she was also proud of.
Joo-yeon’s grandmother, despite all her protestations, eventually embraces Su-jeong, acknowledging that she is better than what their family deserves. It’s the moment of recognition that Su-jeong deserves on her own merit, not due to her longstanding relationship with Joo-yeon.
Although Su-jeong never lands on a particular hobby, she figures out that the time spent with Joo-yeon is the most valuable. A love story that begins with misunderstandings and rivalry becomes a mature, fulfilling relationship.
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