A Graceful Liar


A Graceful Liar is an ongoing South Korean television series written by Lee Do-hyun, directed by Son Seok-jin, and starring Lee Si-a, Lee Il-hwa, Seol Jung-hwan, Han Ki-woong, and Lee Hyo-na. The series unfolds as a daughter and mother who were bound by blood but separated for many years, becoming embroiled in a twisted game of lies and manipulation when they're reunited as in-laws. It premiered on KBS2 on September 22, 2025, and airs every Monday to Friday at 19:50.
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Plot

Cha Jung-won, who has had a tough life after being abandoned by her biological mother and having her father falsely accused of murder, and growing up in poverty. Her so-called best friend, Joo Young-chae, betrayed her trust by stealing her design and getting accepted to study abroad. Although Jung-won thought she'd long moved on, Young-chae's betrayal still stung. But when Young-chae steals her design again, Jung-won decides she's had enough and sets out to reclaim what's rightfully hers, refusing to show kindness to someone who doesn't deserve it.
Joo Young-chae, who used to mockingly call Jung-won by her name, finds herself in a difficult situation. She asks Jung-won to impersonate her, allowing Young-chae to escape her controlling mother and start anew with her lover abroad. As Jung-won takes on Young-chae's identity, she's met with admiration, but slowly, her true self gets overshadowed. She enjoys being the rich daughter, and despite it being fake, she feels so alive. Before her wedding day to Jin Se-hoon, Jung-won discovers a shocking truth about her mother-in-law. A paternity test reveals they're connected by blood. Jung-won is fueled by resentment as she witnesses her mother's wealthy life with another family, a stark contrast to her own struggles. She sets her sights on revenge, plotting to marry her stepson and start a war of lies.

Cast and characters

Main

Supporting

  • Lee Seung-yeon as Gong Nan-sook
  • Choi Jong-hwan as Jin Tae-seok
  • Park Chul-ho as Cha Ki-beom
  • Yoon Ji-sook as Jo Mi-hyang
  • Choi Da-neum as Jin Se-mi
  • Gong Da-im as Ahn Ji-na

Others

  • Kim Hee-chan as Noh Min-goo
  • Kim Hyun-jae as Park Kyung-shin

Production and release

Writer Lee Do-hyun, known for her works such as The Witch's Game, Secrets and Lies, and Family Secret, wrote the screenplay, and director Son Seok-jin helmed the series. The production is handled by Neo Entertainment and Studio Bom.
In July 2025, SPOTV reported that Lee Si-a, Seol Jung-hwan, Han Ki-woong, and Lee Hyo-na are set to star, and the series was scheduled to air in September 2025. The next month, both actors — including Lee Il-hwa and Lee Seung-yeon — were officially confirmed to appear. By September 2025, a teaser poster was released, confirming the series would air on KBS2 on September 22, and would air every Monday to Friday at 19:50.

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