Wavve will premiere its upcoming thriller series The Lie We Lived In (거짓말이사는집) on June 5. The project stars rising actors Kim Seungbeom, Kim Kyungmin & Lee Jeong Ho in the leading roles. Director Son Taegyeom from “Love in the Big City” helms the production, shifting the traditional Korean BL landscape toward a dark, suspenseful tone. The production companies AXIS CPP, known for Semantic Error, and Blue By Blue, known for Cityboy_Log, are producing the show. Consequently, international viewers are tracking the broadcast schedule closely.
Trailer of New Korean BL "The Lie We Lived In" pic.twitter.com/V6E7gaiAVk
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The Official Plot of The Lie We Lived In
The narrative follows Seo I Do, a cold contract killer who arrives at a secluded house. His initial mission requires him to eliminate his target, Heo Dong Hwa. However, his boss unexpectedly changes the orders at the very last minute. The handler instructs I Do to keep Dong Hwa alive and hold him captive inside the house instead. The situation complicates quickly when a cheerful stranger named Chu Tae Jeong suddenly arrives at the property. Tae Jeong is an old friend of Dong Hwa who previously arranged a week-long stay at the house.
A sharp tension immediately crackles during their very first meeting. Amidst the household chaos, Tae Jeong mistakes the assassin I Do for Dong Hwa’s younger brother, Heo Dong Jin. This brother supposedly moved away to the United States years ago. I Do deliberately adopts the false identity to protect his mission. He acts like the brother while quietly plotting a way to remove the uninvited guest. However, his survival plan takes a sharp turn when he discovers that Tae Jeong is actually an active police detective.
An uneasy, secret-laden cohabitation follows for the two men. I Do struggles daily to keep his true identity completely hidden. Meanwhile, Tae Jeong continuously edges closer to the dangerous truth. This volatile pairing slowly triggers an irresistible attraction that neither man can shake. Caught between his life as an assassin and a growing pull toward the detective, I Do’s structured world cracks. Ultimately, as buried secrets surface, he must choose to finish the hit or risk everything for the man hunting the truth.
A Closer Look at the Character Profiles and Cast
The production team selected a distinctive mix of lead and supporting actors to build the tension:
- Kim Seungbeom as Seo I Do / Heo Dong Jin: Kim Seungbeom takes on the main role of the contract killer. His character must navigate a complex double life while masquerading as a captive’s long-lost sibling.
- Kim Kyungmin as Chu Tae Jeong: Kim Kyungmin portrays the cheerful detective. His character unwittingly moves in with a killer while attempting to visit an old friend.
- Lee Jeong Ho as Heo Dong Hwa: Lee Jeong Ho steps into the crucial supporting role of the target. His sudden captivity forms the central conflict of the story.
- Baek Dong Hyeon as Choi Mu Gun: Baek Dong Hyeon plays I Do’s boss and guardian. He acts as the handler who alters the mission parameters.
- Terada Takuya and Lee Jae Jun: Both actors join the secondary lineup in unannounced supporting roles, adding depth to the thriller’s overall environment.
Broadcast Schedule and Streaming Access
The suspense series will officially launch its episodic rollout on June 5, 2026. The over-the-top platform Wavve holds the primary distribution rights within South Korea. Additionally, the international streaming service Viki has listed the title on its upcoming broadcasting guide. Therefore, global fans can access the series with English subtitles shortly after the domestic release window opens.
Boys Love Insider will update this coverage as official video trailers, episodic runtimes, and direct streaming links are formally published by Wavve.
