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Netflix Begins Production on Korean Drama 'The Facade of Love'

The project signals Netflix Korea's push into mature relationship dramas for its 2026 slate.

Overview

  • Netflix moved the series into production Thursday and unveiled a lead quartet of Lee Dong-wook, Jeon So-nee, Jung Yu-mi, and Lee Jong-won.
  • The drama is directed by Mo Wan-il of The World of the Married and written by Ha Su-jin, pairing a hitmaker of intense romance with a writer known for range.
  • Lee Dong-wook plays Ji-hun, Jeon So-nee is Hu-kyung, Jung Yu-mi is Sun-hee as Ji-hun’s wife, and Lee Jong-won is Dae-hee as Sun-hee’s younger brother.
  • The story follows two strangers who connect abroad and return to Korea to face mounting strain across their intertwined relationships.
  • The series will stream exclusively on Netflix as part of the 2026 Korea lineup focused on adult relationship stories, and a release date has not been announced.