{"id":58001,"date":"2026-08-06T12:00:17","date_gmt":"2026-08-06T04:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.viu.com\/ott\/viuscene\/?p=58001&preview=true&preview_id=58001"},"modified":"2026-08-06T10:54:26","modified_gmt":"2026-08-06T02:54:26","slug":"the-affair-was-just-the-beginning-the-twisty-crime-thriller-k-drama-everyone-is-talking-about","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.viu.com\/ott\/viuscene\/the-affair-was-just-the-beginning-the-twisty-crime-thriller-k-drama-everyone-is-talking-about\/","title":{"rendered":"The Affair Was Just The Beginning: The Twisty Crime Thriller K-Drama Everyone Is Talking About"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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If you’re searching for a new kdrama to watch that combines crime, suspense, family conflict, and dark comedy, The Affair Was Just The Beginning (\uc9c0\uae08 \ubd88\ub95c\uc774 \ubb38\uc81c\uac00 \uc544\ub2d9\ub2c8\ub2e4)<\/strong><\/a> deserves a place on your watchlist. This gripping Korean thriller takes a familiar affair scandal and transforms it into something far more dangerous.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The series premiered on July 31, 2026 and is available on Viu. New episodes are released weekly every Friday, with a total of 8 episodes. Early viewers have already been drawn to its unpredictable story, layered characters, and tension-filled mystery.<\/span><\/p>

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Led by acclaimed actresses Kim Hye Soo and Cho Yeo Jung, this best Korean drama contender blends emotional family drama with shocking criminal secrets, creating a story that keeps viewers guessing from episode to episode.<\/span><\/p>

Show Overview<\/span><\/h4>

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At the center of the story is Gyeong Hui, a successful influencer and business owner whose picture-perfect family image is admired by many. However, her world begins to crack when rumors spread about her husband’s alleged affair. While trying to uncover the truth, she stumbles upon a secret far more devastating than infidelity.<\/span><\/p>

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Next door lives Su Jeong, a dermatologist navigating a bitter custody battle with her ex-husband, Bo Seong. As the lives of these two families become increasingly intertwined, a shocking secret creates a chain reaction of lies, blackmail, and dangerous decisions.<\/span><\/p>

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With crime, family drama, and dark humor woven together, the series delivers a suspenseful viewing experience that constantly raises the stakes.<\/span><\/p>

Genre & Themes<\/span><\/h4>

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