Yoo Yeon Seok and Seo Hyun Jin are sharing the screen again after a decade, this time in the psychological thriller The Perfect Lie, which is scheduled to premiere on October 30 at 9:50 p.m. KST. Both actors shared their thoughts on this reunion ahead of the series' debut.
The production is directed by Jo Young Min, known for the series You and Everything Else. The plot centers on a man and a woman who offer completely opposing versions of the same memory, clashing in an intense search for the truth.
A reunion 10 years after Dr. Romantic
Yoo Yeon Seok and Seo Hyun Jin starred together a decade ago in the hit series Dr. Romantic. In The Perfect Lie, however, their characters maintain a completely different dynamic as they clash over the central question of who is telling the truth.
Yoo Yeon Seok expressed his joy at working with Seo Hyun Jin again. According to him, although they reunited after 10 years, the experience felt closer and more comfortable than distant. The actor explained that, thanks to their mutual trust, they were able to lean on each other during the filming of emotionally complex scenes.
The actor also highlighted the importance of the tension between the characters and the emotional shifts within the story. He described Seo Hyun Jin as an actress who is very sensitive to the words and actions of her scene partner, capable of conveying her own emotions with remarkable depth. He added that thanks to the actress's focus, he was able to fully immerse himself in every scene, describing the mutual trust that allowed them to respond naturally on set as fascinating.
What Seo Hyun Jin said about working with Yoo Yeon Seok again
For her part, Seo Hyun Jin acknowledged that, at first, there were moments when she thought Yoo Yeon Seok had changed a lot, which made observing his performance especially interesting. As filming progressed, she noted that acting alongside him became comfortable and enjoyable thanks to the trust that existed between them.
The actress also praised Yoo Yeon Seok's ability to adapt on set and his creative contributions. She commented that the actor cares deeply about his role and often proposes ideas during filming that help enrich the scenes. According to Seo Hyun Jin, this gave her the confidence that he would respond well to any interpretation she offered, something for which she was truly grateful.
About The Perfect Lie
The Perfect Lie is a psychological thriller centered on the confrontation between two contradictory versions of the same memory. The series is directed by Jo Young Min and marks the first joint project for Yoo Yeon Seok and Seo Hyun Jin since Dr. Romantic, which premiered a decade ago.
According to available information, The Perfect Lie will premiere on October 30 at 9:50 p.m. KST.
Frequently asked questions about The Perfect Lie
When does The Perfect Lie premiere?
The series is scheduled to premiere on October 30 at 9:50 p.m. KST.
Who stars in The Perfect Lie?
Yoo Yeon Seok and Seo Hyun Jin lead the cast of this production, marking their on-screen reunion ten years after Dr. Romantic.
What is The Perfect Lie about?
It is a psychological thriller in which a man and a woman offer completely opposing versions of the same memory, clashing in the search for the truth.
Who directs The Perfect Lie?
The series is directed by Jo Young Min, who also directed You and Everything Else.
Is this the first time Yoo Yeon Seok and Seo Hyun Jin have worked together since Dr. Romantic?
Yes, as confirmed by both actors, The Perfect Lie represents their first acting reunion ten years after starring together in Dr. Romantic.
