Actor Lim Ji-yeon as Shin Seo-ri in SBS's romantic comedy series, ″My Royal Nemesis″ [SBS]
In the first episode of SBS’s rom-com “My Royal Nemesis,” the female protagonist declares, “I will swear off marriage in this lifetime, devote myself to learning and rise to the very top, in whatever path I choose.”
Lim Ji-yeon’s character Seo-ri — formerly Dan-shim, a royal concubine from the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) who finds herself inhabiting the body of an unknown actor in modern-day Seoul after her death — delivers the snarky line in response to a rival actor who says that her dream is to become a devoted wife and mother.
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Call it a basic feminist remark or an obvious punchline to the ironic situation, but the statement seems to have struck a chord with the audience. The clip of the speech, depicting Lim’s wide-eyed, smug performance, went viral on social media, with viewers commenting that they could empathize with Seo-ri's outburst regarding the expectations still placed on women.
