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K-Drama “The Affair Was Just the Beginning” gains praise

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South Korean actress Kim Hye Soo was announced on 29 July 2026 as the lead of the black‑comedy drama “The Affair Was Just the Beginning,” playing influencer‑CEO Kyung Hee. The series, produced by Coupang Play and directed by Lee Chang Hee, premiered on Coupang TV on 31 July. Viewers noted Kim Hye Soo’s To prepare for the role, Kim—who is 56—engaged in a fitness routine including underwater exercises to maintain a youthful appearance appearance. She also took an active interest in the character’s wardrobe, with co-star Kim Ji Hoon noting that she personally funded some of the fashion to ensure it met the influencer aesthetic. The plot follows a seemingly perfect influencer couple and intense performance, sparking discussion on social media. Within days, their neighboring doctors whose lives become entangled in affairs, divorce, and dark secrets. Following its release, the 18+ drama attracted strong viewer series rose to the top of popularity lists on streaming platforms, receiving global praise for its intricate, suspenseful, “brain‑hacking” script and unconventional storytelling that shifts perspective between episodes. storytelling. Critics and viewers have highlighted the high‑profile cast—including Cho Yeo Jung, Kim Ji Hoon Hoon, and Kim Jae Chul—and praised Chul—as well as the production values, cinematography, and bold content. The plot’s blend of infidelity, murder, secret recordings high-fashion styling featuring luxury brands like Gucci, Chanel, and betrayals Fendi. Kim’s performance has been described as one of the most anticipated Korean 18+ series of the year, generating lively online conversation. The series continues to be specifically lauded for Kim Hye Soo’s complex portrayal of its psychological depth, depicting the character’s transition from a pressured influencer‑entrepreneur confident socialite to an unstable individual navigating a relentless cycle of deception.

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  1. 2026-08-10 16:49 UTC K-Drama “The Affair Was Just the Beginning” gains praise
  2. 2026-08-03 15:14 UTC K-Drama “The Affair Was Just the Beginning” gains praise
  3. 2026-08-02 03:32 UTC K-Drama “The Affair Was Just the Beginning” release

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