- Original title : 얄미운 사랑
- Other title: Mean love, Petty love, Good Detective Kang Pil-gu
- Number of episodes: 16, 1h30
- Broadcast date: November 3, 2025
- Broadcaster: tvN / Prime video
- Directed by Kim Garam
- Screenwriter: Jung Yeong-rang
- Genre: comedy, romance
- Cast: Lee Jung-jae, Lim Ji-yeon, Kim Ji-hun, Seo Ji-hye, Oh Yeon-seo, Choi Gwi-hwa, Jeon Seong-woo, Kim Jae-chul, Na Young-hee, Jun Soo-kyung, Kim Hyun-jin, Jin Ho-eun, Kim Bup-rae and Jo Hee-bong.
In this drama, Lee Jung-jae plays Im Hyun-joon, an A-list actor who lost touch with reality after his meteoric rise. Opposite him, Lim Ji-yeon plays Wi Jung-shin, a political journalist with a passion for justice, recently demoted to the entertainment department after causing too much trouble. Their love-hate relationship is as unpredictable as it is entertaining.
Kim Ji-hoon plays Lee Jae-hyung, an adored former baseball player turned CEO of Sports Eunsung. Benevolent and charismatic, he naturally seduces those around him, but in love, he's a passionate, sincere man who only has eyes for one woman. Wi Jung-shin's arrival in his life changes all that. The catchphrase on his poster "Life begins with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning" reflects his desire for personal and romantic rebirth.
Seo Ji-hye shines in the latest poster as Yoon Hwa-young, the youngest head of Sports Eunsung's entertainment department. Known for her razor-sharp writing skills and scoop-hunting instincts, she's relentless in her pursuit of perfection. However, her convictions will be shaken after her many clashes with newcomer Wi Jung-shin.
Choi Gwi-hwa plays the benevolent and loyal CEO Hwang, who has been close to Im Hyun-joon since his early days. Behind his image as an honest, upright actor, Hyun-joon reveals his true personality only to himself.
Oh Yeon-seo plays Kwon Se-na, a world-famous actress who once abandoned Hyun-joon to pursue her career. Her heart wavers again when fate brings them together.
Jeon Seong-woo plays Park Byung-giKang Pil-gu, scriptwriter of the Good Detective series, who discovered Im Hyun-joon in his early days. Their collaboration became strained as they clashed over the next stage of the project.
Rivalries, secrets and crossed destinies
Kim Jae-chul plays Lee Dae-ho, a seemingly respected businessman involved in illegal dealings. His secret relationship with Kwon Se-na adds dramatic tension to the story.
Na Young-hee and Jeon Soo-kyung play two former stars of the 1970s, respectively Im Hyun-joon's mother and Lee Jae-hyung's (Kim Ji-hoon), both linked by a subtle, nostalgic rivalry.
