My Royal Nemesis Episode 10 Recap – Episode 10 of My Royal Nemesis picks up three months after the appearance of the ill-omen star and Kang Dan-sim’s arrival in the modern world. Right away, the episode plants a worrying idea in our heads. A radio host mentions that nobody knows when the star might disappear, and the scene immediately cuts to Kang embracing Se-gye. I don’t know about anyone else, but that transition instantly made me nervous.
After everything they’ve been through, Kang finally tells Se-gye the truth about her past life and how she ended up in the 21st century. With no more secrets between them, the two decide to officially start their relationship. Se-gye tries to be considerate because Kang comes from a much more conservative era, but his plan to take things slowly doesn’t last very long. Kang happily showers him with kisses, leaving him completely flustered.
Their sweet moment comes to an abrupt end when Manager Gu accidentally walks in on them. The awkwardness is immediate and honestly pretty funny.
Meanwhile, Se-gye brings home the herbal medicines despite clearly believing they’re probably a scam.
Kang later visits Grandma Nam and shares her new philosophy about enjoying life to the fullest. Inspired by that mindset, Grandma Nam buys several boxes of apples and starts giving them away to people around her. Unfortunately, Gwang-nam discovers that many of the apples hidden underneath are rotten. It looks like she has been tricked by the seller.
The problem is that one of those boxes has already been sent to Se-gye. He is thrilled to receive it and excitedly talks about it with Son. His enthusiasm quickly fades when Son jokingly suggests that Kang might have sent the gift because she doubts Se-gye’s stamina.
Elsewhere, Mun-do gets down on his knees and begs for another chance. Dal-su refuses to give in, insisting that removing him is actually doing him a favor.
Watching the situation unfold, Se-gye is struck by how ruthless Dal-su can be. In his eyes, Dal-su used Mun-do when he was useful and is now ready to discard him after Se-gye has become the successor he wanted.
Se-gye agrees to take over Chail Group, but he has one condition. He wants his engagement to Tae-hee canceled. Dal-su does not take the request well and appears affected by thoughts of his own son.
At the same time, therapist Jeong-hyeon remains suspicious of Mun-do and worries that he is planning something. Instead of waiting for trouble, Se-gye decides to make the first move.
Not everyone is focused on corporate battles, though. Se-gye’s aunts continue trying to investigate Kang through Fortune Teller Geum, but she quickly throws them out.
Another family issue emerges when Seo-jun gets into a minor accident. He chooses not to tell Mun-do because he doesn’t want him to worry. Ironically, Mun-do responds by blaming the nanny and firing her.
The romance storyline brings a much-needed change of pace. Kang organizes several dates and takes the lead, leaving Se-gye adorably embarrassed. One of their outings takes them onto Namsan’s cable car, where Kang discovers that heights aren’t exactly her favorite thing.
Later, she teases Se-gye when he asks her to stay the night. What begins as playful banter turns into something more emotional when he admits that he feels lonely. Thinking about the constant interference from his relatives, Kang realizes how isolated he really is. She promises that she will stay by his side. I thought this was one of the sweetest scenes in the episode.
Gwang-nam’s latest side job unexpectedly places him in Ji-hyo’s path. She mistakes him for her driver and spends the ride complaining about her critics before realizing who he actually is. Afraid that he might reveal her behavior, she warns him to keep quiet.
Back on set, Kang and Gwang-nam make apple candy and hand it out to the cast and crew. Instead of appreciating the gesture, most people become suspicious. Some assume she’s trying to bribe them, while others think she is sabotaging them. Things get even worse when her costume is destroyed. The filming schedule falls apart, and everyone points fingers at Kang.
The power struggle at Chail Group also heats up. During a board meeting, Mun-do’s allies worry that Se-gye intends to remove them. Se-gye walks in and immediately takes control of the room. He calls them out and demands that Mun-do stop operating behind the scenes and confront him directly.
While all this is happening, Dal-su spends his day fishing and receiving updates about company affairs. He remarks that business is all about timing and that the fish always bites eventually. Whether he is talking about Mun-do or Se-gye remains unclear.
At work, Ji-hyo tries to convince Kang to get rid of Gwang-nam. Kang refuses and stands up for him instead. In return, Gwang-nam takes the remaining apple candy for his classmates.
The pressure surrounding Se-gye’s engagement continues as Dal-su and Tae-hee attempt to trap him into wedding discussions in front of Tae-hee’s mother. Se-gye’s response is simple. He walks away.
Things take a more serious turn when Grandma Nam experiences another dazed episode. During that vulnerable moment, Mun-do manages to purchase the restaurant from her. Kang is furious when she learns what happened.
Meanwhile, Se-gye decides it’s time to step up. Influenced by Son’s advice, he buys flowers and pays Grandma Nam’s hospital expenses himself.
His meeting with Grandma Nam feels very much like a partner seeking approval from a family elder. She eventually accepts him, but the conversation becomes emotional when she talks about how Seo-ri had to grow up alone and mature too quickly. She asks Se-gye to take care of her.
That is also when he notices the paperwork connected to Mun-do’s purchase.
Kang, however, is already dealing with the situation herself. She confronts Mun-do and tells him that she is no longer afraid of him.
A flashback reveals a conversation between Kang and the King. He explains the reasoning behind his actions and asks her to work with him for the sake of the nation. She agrees, hoping that Cheongheon will someday return to the palace.
Back in the present, Se-gye arrives and punches Mun-do. He argues that the restaurant sale cannot be considered legitimate because it involved abduction and entrapment.
Unfortunately, their victory is short-lived. On the drive home, Se-gye becomes angry that Kang handled the situation alone. He insists that he should be helping her fight these battles. Kang doesn’t appreciate being treated as someone who needs rescuing and pushes back against his attitude.
While they are struggling with their disagreement, Mun-do informs Dal-su about Se-gye and Kang’s relationship. Shortly afterward, he enjoys a reunion with Seo-jun, who has returned to South Korea.
The next day, both Kang and Se-gye regret their argument.
Kang visits her usual lunch spot, where she unexpectedly runs into Dal-su. He attempts to guilt her, arguing that someone with no status and no support system cannot properly love Se-gye. He insists that people should only want what is best for him.
At the same time, Se-gye decides to reach out and make peace. He calls Kang just as she is about to answer her phone.
Then disaster strikes.
A white truck crashes into the restaurant, injuring both Kang and Dal-su.
And just like that, the episode ends.
Review
This was easily one of the most packed episodes of My Royal Nemesis so far. It bounced between romance, comedy, family drama, corporate scheming, and mystery without ever feeling slow.
The relationship between Kang and Se-gye remains the heart of the story. Even when they’re arguing, their scenes have a natural charm that makes them easy to root for. Their date sequence was fun, but the quieter moments, especially the conversation about loneliness, left the biggest impression on me.
I also liked seeing Kang’s support circle grow. Her friendship with Gwang-nam continues to be one of the most enjoyable surprises in the series, and his loyalty adds a nice layer to her story.
On the other hand, Dal-su came across as increasingly manipulative throughout the episode. The more we learn about his methods, the harder it becomes to trust any of his motives.
Grandma Nam’s scenes brought plenty of heart as well. Her conversation with Se-gye was touching, and I found myself wishing she had even more screen time.
Still, the biggest talking point has to be that ending. The truck crash arrives at the worst possible moment and leaves several major questions hanging in the air. If the teaser is anything to go by, the fallout could completely change the direction of the story.