Kim So-hyun and Hwang Min-hyun seek truth amid Useless Lies
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Kim So-hyun, Hwang Min-hyun
Is honesty the best policy? Or does the adage “ignorance is bliss” hold true after all? This dilemma will take center stage in tvN’s upcoming mystery-romance Useless Lies, which will tell the tale of someone who can’t believe in others and someone whom no one believes.
Kim So-hyun (Love Alarm 2) stars as the human lie detector Mok Sol-hee, who was born with the ability to distinguish between candor and deceit. To her, however, her gift is a curse. Unable to avoid realizing when someone is lying to her, Sol-hee has grown jaded and cynical. All her ability has done is reveal the worst of people — that is, until it unexpectedly confirms a man’s innocence.
That man is Kim Do-ha, played by Hwang Min-hyun (Alchemy of Souls). Although he’s the most renowned composer and producer in the country, his true identity remains a mystery — and for good reason. Ever since Do-ha came under suspicion of murder, he’s had to contend with skepticism and scorn from countless others. Unable to prove whether his words are truth or lie (heh), Do-ha eventually retreated into hiding, resigning himself to letting others believe what they want.
All that changes when he meets his next-door neighbor Sol-hee. For the first time, someone believes in him, and it’s enough to instill hope in the lonely Do-ha and draw him out of his isolation. As he gradually opens up to Sol-hee, he’ll begin to develop feelings for her — the sole person to see past his tarnished reputation to the side of him that he’s kept concealed thus far.
Thankfully, Do-ha doesn’t only have one person on his side. There’s also Jo Deuk-chan — played by Yoon Ji-on (Tomorrow) — who’s the CEO of the entertainment company that Do-ha’s signed to. With his brilliant leadership and exceptional business acumen, he’d extended a lifeline to the reclusive Do-ha, leading him down the path of becoming a composer. Not only does Deuk-chan treasure Do-ha like a real brother, but he’s also the one and only person who knows Do-ha’s secret.
Another character in Do-ha’s vicinity is the singer Sha-on, played by Lee Shi-woo (The Fabulous). Not much has been disclosed about her character yet, but perhaps her presence speaks for itself. With her mesmerizing aura, there’s no better place for Sha-on than the celebrity stage. Presumably, she’ll be working together with Do-ha and singing his songs. Will she turn out to be friend or foe? Only time will tell.
Adding some romantic tension to the mix is Seo Ji-hoon (Revenge of Others), playing the kind-hearted and compassionate detective Lee Kang-min. Having fallen for Sol-hee at first sight, he’d been preparing a heartfelt proposal — only to be diagnosed with stomach cancer. Three years later, Kang-min has finally achieved complete remission, and he’s ready to rekindle his romance with Sol-hee. Except there’s now another man by Sol-hee’s side, and this unexpected presence stirs up mixed feelings for Kang-min.
A detective who’s also a rival in love? That certainly doesn’t bode well for Do-ha. It does, however, bode well for me — because I’m more than excited to see this cast in action! I mean, I’d watch Seo Ji-hoon in just about anything, but I’m also a longtime NU’EST fan with a penchant for mystery dramas, so this is right up my alley. Bring on the sleuthing and the singing! (You can’t cast Minhyun and then not have him sing, right?)
Directed by Nam Sung-woo (Love in Contract) with scripts written by Seo Jung-eun (Let Me Be Your Knight), Useless Lies is slated for a July premiere.
Yoon Ji-on, Seo Ji-hoon, Lee Shi-woo
Via JoyNews24
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