Why is 'Love Attack' in Kim Hye-soo's 'Affair Now'?.. "I bought the rights a year ago; I knew RESCENE would blow up." Behind-the-scenes of 'Gamdassal' director [Interview ②]

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Director Lee Chang-hee of 'Affair Now' demonstrated remarkable foresight by spotting the rising star RESCENE early, turning it into a reverse-running myth.

On the morning of the 12th, Director Lee Chang-hee conducted an interview with StarNews at a café in Samcheong-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul. Previously, on the 31st of last month, he reached out to viewers through the OTT Coupang Play series 'Affair Now Is Not a Problem' (hereinafter 'Affair Now'), and we discussed related topics.

Director Lee Chang-hee has been recognized as a master of well-made thrillers for his direction of the drama 'Strangers from Hell' (2019) and the Netflix series 'Kill It' (2024).

Returning to thrillers as expected, this time he blended in 'black comedy' to offer even more unique entertainment. 'Affair Now' depicts a runaway chain collision story where an influential influencer Kyung-hee (played by Kim Hye-soo) who sold her happy family life, and her younger actor husband Jae-hong (played by Kim Ji-hoon), along with the neighboring doctor couple Soo-jung (played by Jo Yeo-jeong) and Bo-seong (played by Kim Jae-cheol), who are in the midst of a messy divorce lawsuit, become entangled in an unbearable secret that makes even infidelity seem trivial. The series consists of 8 episodes in total, with 4 episodes currently released, and can be watched every Friday at 8 p.m. on Coupang Play. Both Coupang Wow members and general members can watch it for free.

Notably, 'Affair Now' features the 'Love Attack' (LOVE ATTACK) by the trendy idol group RESCENE in a subtle manner, leading to the reaction 'Gamdassal' (I've lived enough). In the drama, the song 'Love Attack' was chosen by Soo-jung after turning off classical music as an effort to get closer to her daughter Min-seo.

Since this was used before RESCENE gained attention with 'Geoje Yaho', it could not have been a directorial choice of 'Gamdassal'.

Regarding this, Director Lee Chang-hee revealed the behind-the-scenes story: "To insert a song, you need to purchase the rights, so the process must be handled in advance. Therefore, although we filmed the scene early this year, it was decided as RESCENE's 'Love Attack' last year."

Director Lee Chang-hee succeeded in truly 'buying low'. He said, "At that time, there were several idol song lists, but I was most drawn to 'Love Attack' and chose it. At the time, I thought, 'The song is so good, why hasn't it taken off yet?' I believed it would definitely become popular someday. (I knew RESCENE) would do well, but I think we were lucky that the timing aligned this perfectly."

He mentioned meeting RESCENE on the 9th at Seoul World Cup Stadium during the second match of the '2026 Coupang Play Series' between Manchester City and Atletico Madrid. RESCENE performed during the halftime show.

Director Lee Chang-hee smiled, saying, "I went to watch football and met RESCENE. Since we had an inner closeness, I was very happy to see them."

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