Nice to Not Meet You Episode 7 recap: Small tensions turn into big troubles

With Squid Game actor Lee Jung-jae, tvN released the new K-drama Nice to Not Meet You in November 2025. It serves as a rom-com, following the story of how a well-known actor and a determined reporter collide.

At the heart of the story is Lim Hyun-joon, who has been in the entertainment industry for years and is known for playing detective roles in most of his projects. And despite the success and fame, Hyun-joon wants something else that would make him feel better.

As seen in the K-drama, Hyun-jun has been planning to take up a role that's completely different from a detective. This means he wants to shift from action to a more light or emotional character in his next project.

And then he meets Wi Jeong-sin, who happens to be a sharp reporter, known for her political coverage. Soon, her career takes a hit when Jeong-sin gets involved in solving a corruption case, and it ultimately results in her being reassigned to the entertainment section.

This is how they met each other, and the drama begins. A few episodes are out, with episode 7 being the latest installment. A detailed recap is right below.

Nice to Not Meet You episode 7 recap: Hwa-young confronts Jae-hyung for prioritizing Jeong-sin

Episode 7 of Nice to Not Meet You begins with Hwa-young accusing Jae-hyung of giving too much time to Jeong-sin, who is nothing but a reporter. Hwa-young's blood boils when she sees them together, even if it's just about work.

And amid the tension between Hwa-young and Jae-hyung, Hwa-young forcibly kisses him. It's a birthday gift for him from Hwa-young, but little did she know that an employee at the office had also witnessed the uncomfortable kiss, which can become a big topic of discussion for everyone.

Meanwhile, the public controversy surrounding Jung-ho, the veteran actor at the center of a scandal, takes a sharp turn. He insists that the young woman he was seen with believed to be a secret lover, is actually his biological daughter. Feeling slandered, he vows to sue the editor who published the rumor.

Later in the episode of Nice ot Meet You, Jeong-in gets too drunk after the party, so Jae-hyung decides to drop her home. While he’s with her, Hyun-jun calls and is shocked when a man answers her phone.

The next morning, Jeong-in realises the situation at work has blown up, especially because Jung-ho seems determined to protect his image using his political connections. Wanting answers, she goes to his house and waits the entire night just to confront him.

When he finally agrees to see her, she doesn’t beg. Instead, she warns him that continuing the lawsuit could backfire on him. He proves to be fearless and someone who won't give up easily, even if it means taking notable risks in his career.

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Nice to Not Meet You episode 7: Jeong-in and Hyun-jun finally got a chance to talk

Jeong-in gets completely drunk after the party, leaving Jae-hyung no choice but to take her home safely. While he’s with her, Hyun-jun calls and becomes stunned when a man answers her phone instead of her.

The next morning, she realizes that things at work have gotten much worse. The scandal surrounding Jung-ho is growing, and she suspects he’s using his political reach to control the narrative and avoid any further damage to his image.

Knowing she can’t fix anything by sitting back, Jeong-in goes straight to Jung-ho’s home and waits outside all night just to confront him. When she finally faces him, she doesn’t ask for forgiveness or try to smooth things over.

Instead, she warns him that pushing the lawsuit could put him in an even more damaging position. Her fearless attitude in that moment becomes a major shift in episode 7 of Nice to Not Meet You, showing how far she’s willing to go to protect her career and stand her ground.

Stream Nice to Not Meet You on TVING, Wavve, and Amazon Prime Video.

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