Kim Hye-soo Researched Influencers for 'Cheating is Not the Problem' Role
Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Actress Kim Hye-soo researched successful influencers to prepare for her role in the series 'Cheating is Not the Problem'.
- The series is a black comedy about a popular influencer couple whose seemingly happy marriage unravels.
- The story escalates when their neighbors, a doctor couple in a messy divorce, become entangled in secrets.
Actress Kim Hye-soo has revealed her method for embodying her character in the upcoming Coupang Play series, 'Cheating is Not the Problem.' To accurately portray a popular influencer, Hye-soo actively studied real-life social media personalities, drawing inspiration from their visual presentation and online personas. This dedication to research aims to bring authenticity to her role in the black comedy.
The series, helmed by director Lee Chang-hee, centers on a seemingly perfect influencer couple who market their happy family life. However, their facade begins to crumble as they become entangled with their neighbors, a doctor couple embroiled in a contentious divorce. The narrative promises a chaotic spiral as secrets and lies intertwine, leading to unpredictable consequences.
'Cheating is Not the Problem' is described as a black comedy that explores the unraveling of seemingly ideal lives. The entanglement of the two couples creates a complex web of relationships and hidden truths, pushing the boundaries of what is considered scandalous. The production presentation for the series took place on the morning of the 28th at the Ambassador Seoul Pullman Hotel in Jung-gu, Seoul.
I looked up successful influencers and actively referred to their visuals.
Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.