'Breathless' Yoo Yeon-seok and Seo Hyun-jin reunite after 10 years... 'Liar' premieres October 30 [Official]

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'Liar,' a high-density psychological thriller starring Yoo Yeon-seok and Seo Hyun-jin, is coming.

MBC's new Friday-Saturday drama 'Liar' (planned by Lee Dae-yong/directed by Jo Young-min/script by Baek Jae-young/produced by Movie Company Jip, Kakao Entertainment) tells the story of a man and a woman who make opposite claims over a single memory and clash fiercely in their pursuit of the truth. With Yoo Yeon-seok and Seo Hyun-jin, who wrote a ratings myth, reuniting after 10 years, and director Jo Young-min, known for delicately portraying characters' emotional changes and receiving widespread acclaim, at the helm, the series has been gathering intense anticipation even before its release.

In this context, the scheduling of 'Liar' has finally been revealed, drawing significant attention. 'Liar' will premiere on Friday, October 30, at 9:50 p.m. It is expected to become the only well-made psychological thriller that will shake your mind and pierce your heart in the second half of 2026.

Alongside this, a scene from the script reading for 'Liar,' which announced its energetic launch, has been released. Attendees at the session included director Jo Young-min, screenwriter Baek Jae-young, production staff, and actors taking on key roles: Yoo Yeon-seok (as Min Jun-ho), Seo Hyun-jin (as Kang Ji-sun), Ok Ja-yeon (as Lee Hwa-young), Im Sung-jae (as Park Seok-gu), Kim Ji-hyun (as Kang Ji-eun), and Lee Cheon-hee (as Kim Hyung-soo). The relentless storyline delivered extreme immersion, while the actors' all-out performances set the reading session ablaze.

First, Yoo Yeon-seok's acting, which seamlessly moved between warmth and chill, heightened the tension. Yoo Yeon-seok played Min Jun-ho, a cardiothoracic surgeon and single father who is trusted by all. He portrayed the character as coldly sharp when holding a scalpel, yet warmly devoted to his only son. This portrayal will further intensify the shock and impact of the fierce clash between Min Jun-ho and Kang Ji-sun that unfolds later, raising expectations for the drama.

Seo Hyun-jin's breathless concentration also stood out. She plays Kang Ji-sun, a elementary school librarian who becomes entangled with Min Jun-ho, a parent. After a perfect date with Min Jun-ho, Kang Ji-sun experiences emotions swinging to opposite extremes. Seo Hyun-jin captured Kang Ji-sun's psychology, which changes moment by moment depending on the situation, through powerful emotional performances with wide-ranging intensity. It became clear why Seo Hyun-jin is called an actor you can always trust.

Most notably, the fierce acting showdown between Yoo Yeon-seok and Seo Hyun-jin, reuniting after 10 years, sparked surprise. Both actors poured energy into the reading as if it were actual filming. Their ultimate acting chemistry, built on mutual trust, left the room breathless. It was a moment that truly demonstrated how powerful the synergy would be when two actors, each individually raising expectations, meet in one work.

The passionate performances of Ok Ja-yeon, Im Sung-jae, Kim Ji-hyun, and Lee Cheon-hee, who are tightly united by solid acting skills and distinct personalities, also left a deep impression. Ok Ja-yeon played Lee Hwa-young, a female detective and investigator; Im Sung-jae portrayed Park Seok-gu, Lee Hwa-young's husband and a UDT officer; Kim Ji-hyun took on the role of Kang Ji-eun, Kang Ji-sun's older sister and an anesthesiologist; and Lee Cheon-hee played Kim Hyung-soo, Kang Ji-eun's husband and Kang Ji-sun's brother-in-law. The four actors' perfect control of pacing and delicate expressiveness fully captured the essence of the psychological thriller genre.

The script reading session was filled with intense immersion, passion, and powerful performances. Throughout the reading, the actors, without showing any signs of fatigue, fully immersed themselves in their respective characters and the drama, creating a vibrant atmosphere that felt like an actual filming set. Director Jo Young-min and screenwriter Baek Jae-young spared no detail, even in small matters, to deliver a high-quality work, demonstrating why they are considered a dream team production crew. Thanks to the actors and production staff who showed such special passion from their very first collaboration, anticipation for the official broadcast of 'Liar' has skyrocketed.

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