An AI analysis has ranked five of the most talked about K-drama couples from the first half of 2026, and “My Royal Nemesis” couple Shin Seo Ri and Cha Se Gye came out on top.
According to the report, the couples were selected based on strong public attention, ratings, and popularity during their broadcast period. The actors involved also ranked high on Good Data Corporation’s FUNdex popularity chart.
In 1st place, Shin Seo Ri, played by Lim Ji Yeon, and Cha Se Gye, played by Heo Nam Jun, from SBS’s “My Royal Nemesis” recorded the highest compatibility score at 98%.
The AI described them as a “spicy, sweet, and intense match” with strong tension and a powerful rescue style story. Their MBTI pairing, ESTP and INTJ, was also described as a “destructive synergy” where the two become each other’s “brake and accelerator”.
In 2nd place, Yumi and Shin Soon Rok from TVING’s “Yumi’s Cells 3” earned 95%. Their relationship was praised as a “well made stable match,” showing mature love built on respect, emotional care, and personal boundaries.
In 3rd place, Seong Hee Joo and Grand Prince Ian from MBC’s “Perfect Crown” scored 92%. The AI described their chemistry as an ideal match between a strong realist and a gentle romantic, calling them a balanced pair who fill each other’s missing parts.
In 4th place, Hwang Dong Man and Byun Eun Ah from JTBC’s “We Are All Trying Here” received 85%. Their bond was described as a healing type of relationship, with the AI noting that they comfort each other through quiet understanding rather than flashy romance.
In 5th place, Kang Sung Jae and Jung Min Ah from “The Legend of Kitchen Soldier” recorded 78%. Their chemistry was described as a fresh youth partner match, with Min Ah acting as a warm support figure in Sung Jae’s growth story.
The AI ranking placed “My Royal Nemesis” at the top, but all five couples were recognized for leaving a strong impression on K-drama viewers in the first half of 2026.
