Yoo Yeon-seok, the sexual assault perpetrator in "Liar"… Seo Hyun-jin's counterattack

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Seo Hyun-jin's counterattack against Yoo Yeon-seok, who shed his mask in "Liar," has begun.

In Episode 5 of MBC's Friday-Saturday drama "Liar" (directed by Cho Young-min / written by Baek Jae-young), which aired on the night of the 13th, Min Jun-ho (played by Yoo Yeon-seok)'s malicious acts were revealed one by one, delivering a major shock. Meanwhile, Kang Ji-sun (played by Seo Hyun-jin) determined that there must be other victims besides herself and began to uncover Min Jun-ho's true nature. In particular, tension soared every time Min Jun-ho and Kang Ji-sun met, fully showcasing the appeal of the psychological thriller genre. The episode recorded a peak viewership rating of 4.2% per minute (Nielsen Korea), marking three consecutive episodes of rising ratings.

Previously, it was revealed that the man who broke into the home of police officer Lee Hwa-young (played by Ok Ja-yeon) while she slept alone was Min Jun-ho. On this day, Min Jun-ho showed meticulousness as he tidied up the house as if nothing had happened and adjusted Lee Hwa-young's hair and posture according to photos he had taken. Viewers' anxiety soared over when Min Jun-ho had been tailing Lee Hwa-young, why Lee Hwa-young could not wake from her sleep, and whether Min Jun-ho's dark hand had reached out to Lee Hwa-young as well.

Kang Ji-sun, who set out to uncover Min Jun-ho's true nature, met Kim Jung-mi (played by Joo Bo-mi), a friend of Min Jun-ho's late wife. Kang Ji-sun learned that Min Jun-ho had committed similar malicious acts against his wife's friend, Kim Jung-mi, before his wife died. Kim Jung-mi promised Kang Ji-sun to make a police statement, and Kang Ji-sun informed Lee Hwa-young of this. However, Kim Jung-mi broke her promise. Instead, she avoided Kang Ji-sun, who asked her for a statement, by portraying her as a strange person.

Kang Ji-sun discovered that she could no longer trust men after "that incident" with Min Jun-ho. In Kang Ji-sun's words, "The whole world changed like a lie overnight," the pain she was enduring was fully captured. Later, upon learning that Min Jun-ho had filed a lawsuit against her, Kang Ji-sun went to find him. Eventually, Min Jun-ho, who revealed his true face, threatened Kang Ji-sun by grabbing her collar, and Kang Ji-sun, frustrated at her inability to do anything, fled on her own.

Meanwhile, Lee Hwa-young, who woke up upon receiving a call from Kang Ji-sun, felt physical changes such as dizziness and vomiting. She eventually sought medical attention after experiencing vaginal bleeding. The baby in her womb was safe, but Lee Hwa-young realized that she had been subjected to Min Jun-ho in the same way as Kang Ji-sun. However, there was no clear evidence. Lee Hwa-young was shocked by Min Jun-ho's audacity in targeting even the police and resolved to definitely catch him.

That night, Kang Ji-sun called Min Jun-ho out. Appearing before Min Jun-ho while intoxicated, Kang Ji-sun said, "You won. I give up. I will do whatever you want, whatever you tell me to do. So please, just let me live." Min Jun-ho displayed the composure of a victor. But here came a twist. Min Jun-ho felt dizzy and collapsed in front of Kang Ji-sun. Episode 5 of "Liar" ended with the image of Kang Ji-sun looking down at the collapsed Min Jun-ho with a clear gaze, as if she had suddenly sobered up from the alcohol. It was a powerful ending that foreshadowed Kang Ji-sun's full-scale counterattack.

Episode 5 of "Liar" meticulously depicted Min Jun-ho's chilling two faces and malicious acts, which had previously been unknown. In particular, Min Jun-ho's dark hand reaching out even to police officer Lee Hwa-young was a shock in itself. Additionally, as Min Jun-ho's true face was revealed, the episode deeply highlighted the pain Kang Ji-sun endured as a victim and her struggle to survive. At the same time, with Lee Hwa-young getting involved in the battle of truths between Min Jun-ho and Kang Ji-sun, it hinted at a fiercer and more weighty story, raising expectations.

Above all, the actors' passionate performances, which grew even stronger according to the development of the plot, stood out. Among them, the acting chemistry between Yoo Yeon-seok and Seo Hyun-jin, which created surging tension in every scene where Min Jun-ho and Kang Ji-sun met, evoked admiration. "Liar," where the story, direction, and actors perfectly harmonized. It is worth noting what kind of story "Liar," showcasing the essence of a well-made psychological thriller, will captivate viewers with next.

Episode 6 of "Liar" can be watched at 9:50 p.m. on the 14th.

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