My Lovely Liar Explained

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Native Name:
Hangul:소용없어 거짓말
Rr:Soyong-eops-eo geojinmal
Mr:Soyongŏpsŏ gŏjinmal
Lk:Useless Lies
Developer:Studio Dragon (planning)[1]
Director:Nam Sung-woo[2]
Music:Lim Ha-young
Country:South Korea
Language:Korean
Num Episodes:16
Producer:
  • Ji Yong-ho
  • Park Gyu-won
Runtime:60 minutes[3]
Company:
  • Big Ocean ENM
  • Supermoon Pictures
Network:tvN

My Lovely Liar is a 2023 South Korean television series directed by Nam Sung-woo, starring Kim So-hyun and Hwang Min-hyun. It aired on tvN from July 31 to September 19, 2023, every Monday and Tuesday at 20:50 (KST) for 16 episode.[4] [5] It is also available for streaming on TVING in South Korea, on U-Next in Japan, and on Viki and Viu in selected regions.[6] [7]

Synopsis

The series depicts the story of a woman who can't trust people because of her ability to hear lies and uncovers the truth while getting entangled with a murder suspect whose innocence no one believes in.

Cast and characters

Main

Supporting

People at J Entertainment

People around Sol-hee

People around Do-ha

People in Yeonseo-dong

Extended

Special appearances

Production

Development

It is directed by Nam Sung-woo, who directed other works such as Kkondae Intern (2020) and My Roommate Is a Gumiho (2021).[24]

Casting

On September 21, 2022, it was reported that Hwang Min-hyun and Kim So-hyun were in talks for the role of the male and female protagonists in the drama Useless Lies, and was later confirmed for the role in November.[25]

Filming

Filming began in February 2023.

Reception

Pierce Conran of South China Morning Post gave the show a five star review, while praising the chemistry between the leads. He also added "the show plays around with people's expectations, and it's a cute fantasy drama."[26] Joan MacDonald of Forbes praised the cast performance, saying: "Kim and Hwang make an appealing couple in the fun fantasy drama, while exploring what it means to be honest".[27] Tatiana Hullender of Screen Rant opined that "Korean dramas have increasingly seen global success with dystopian and supernatural genres, such as in shows like Netflix's Squid Game and Hulu's Moving, romantic comedies have always been the bread and butter of the industry, and the show gleefully continues this tradition, albeit with the fantastical twist of protagonist Sol-hee's ability to hear lies". During its time of airing the show, quickly became Viki's most-watched program worldwide.[28] Bhavna Agarwal of India Today gave the show a five star review while stating "The romance plot is organic and the chemistry between the leads is palpable, both So-hyun and Min-hyun share a visible comfort onscreen and their individual character arcs are also intriguing."[29]

Viewership

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Original broadcast dateAverage audience share
(Nielsen Korea)[30]
NationwideSeoul
1July 31, 20232.589%
2August 1, 20233.008% 3.194%
3August 7, 20232.832% 3.145%
4August 8, 20232.884% 3.079%
5August 14, 20233.017% 3.772%
6August 15, 2023 3.839%
7August 21, 20232.863% 2.980%
8August 22, 20232.879% 3.198%
9August 28, 2023 2.431%
10August 29, 20232.832% 2.939%
11September 4, 20232.355% 2.292%
12September 5, 20233.194% 3.623%
13September 11, 20232.958% 3.093%
14September 12, 20232.889% 2.922%
15September 18, 20233.406%
16September 19, 20233.440% 3.405%
Average
  • In the table above, the represent the lowest ratings and the represent the highest ratings.
  • This series aired on a cable channel/pay TV which normally has a relatively smaller audience compared to free-to-air TV/public broadcasters (KBS, SBS, MBC and EBS).

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Yoo Soo-yeon. June 7, 2023. ko:김소현 "거짓말 알려드립니다"...진실 판별 해결사로 변신 ('소용없어 거짓말'). Kim So-hyun "I'll tell you lies"... Transformed into a truth-distinguisher ('Useless Lies'). https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=109&aid=0004864996. June 7, 2023. OSEN. Naver. ko. 7 June 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230607005209/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=109&aid=0004864996. live.
  2. Web site: Choi Jeong-ah. http://www.sportsworldi.com/newsView/20220921510265. ko:[단독]연기돌 황민현, '소용없어 거짓말' 남주 검토. [Exclusive] Actor Hwang Min-hyun, 'Useless Lies'. Sports World. September 21, 2022. September 21, 2022. ko. 21 September 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220921060633/http://www.sportsworldi.com/newsView/20220921510265. live.
  3. Web site: My Lovely Liar (2023). CJ ENM. June 18, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230618050926/https://watch.cjenm.com/broadcast/sub/view?contentsId=B120239319. June 18, 2023. live.
  4. Web site: Hwang Soo-yeon. May 4, 2023. ko:'소용없어 거짓말' 김소현·황민현, 로코로 만난다...7월 첫방 [공식입장]. 'Useless Lies' Kim So-hyun and Hwang Min-hyun meet as Rocco... First broadcast in July [Official Position]. https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=311&aid=0001588842. May 4, 2023. Xports News. ko. Naver. 4 May 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230504004210/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=311&aid=0001588842. live.
  5. Web site: Kim Do-gon. May 31, 2023. ko:김소현X황민현, 색다른 로맨스 시작(소용없어 거짓말). Kim So-hyun X Hwang Min-hyun, start a different romance (useless lies). https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=144&aid=0000890430. May 31, 2023. Sports Kyunghyang. ko. Naver. 31 May 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230531002007/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=144&aid=0000890430. live.
  6. Web site: Choi Na-young. '남남'·'브로 앤 마블'→'워터멜론'·'낮뜨달'...라쿠텐 비키, 하반기 K-라인업. OSEN. Naver. July 25, 2023. July 28, 2023. ko. 28 July 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230728060816/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0004894881. live.
  7. CJ ENM's hit romantic comedy "My Lovely Liar" Ranks No. 1 in 141 Regions. CJ ENM. August 30, 2023. October 7, 2023.
  8. Web site: Kim Ji-won. December 16, 2022. ko:[단독] 서지훈, 김소현·황민현과 삼각관계...'소용없어 거짓말' 주인공 캐스팅. [Exclusive] A love triangle with Seo Ji-hoon, Kim So-hyun and Hwang Min-hyun... Casting for 'Useless Lies'. https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=312&aid=0000585826. December 16, 2022. Ten Asia. ko. Naver. 4 May 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230504170731/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=312&aid=0000585826. live.
  9. Web site: Park Jin-young. ko:[단독] '기대주' 이시우, '소용없어 거짓말' 합류···김소현x황민현 호흡. [Exclusive] Lee Si-woo, "Expectant" Joins 'Useless Lie'···Kim So-hyunxHwang Min-hyun Breathing. https://www.joynews24.com/view/1563188. Joynews24. February 2, 2023. ko. February 2, 2023. Naver. 2 June 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230602203719/https://www.joynews24.com/view/1563188. live.
  10. Web site: Yoo Soo-yeon. May 4, 2023. ko:'소용없어 거짓말', 김소현X황민현X윤지온X서지훈X이시우 퍼펙트 라인업...7월 첫 방송. 'Useless Lies', Kim So-hyun X Hwang Min-hyun X Yoon Ji-on X Seo Ji-hoon X Lee Si-woo perfect lineup... First broadcast in July. https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=109&aid=0004843459. May 4, 2023. OSEN. ko. Naver. 9 May 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230509030626/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=109&aid=0004843459. live.
  11. Web site: ko:인물 소개 – J엔터테인먼트 사람들. Introduction of People – People of J Entertainment. https://tvn.cjenm.com/ko/mylovelyliar/character/?pgmPrsnGropSeq=2811. July 5, 2023. tvN. ko. 5 July 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230705033531/https://tvn.cjenm.com/ko/mylovelyliar/character/?pgmPrsnGropSeq=2811. live.
  12. Web site: Kim Do-gon. May 24, 2023. ko:황민현X김소현, 이 조합 찬성(소용없어 거짓말). Hwang Min-hyun X Kim So-hyun, in favor of this combination (useless lies). https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=144&aid=0000889053. May 24, 2023. Sports Kyunghyang. ko. Naver. 24 May 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230524002133/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=144&aid=0000889053. live.
  13. Web site: Hwang So-young. July 25, 2023. 백승도 tvN '소용없어 거짓말' 출연..김소현·황민현과 호흡. July 25, 2023. JTBC. ko. Naver. 25 July 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230725003534/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=437&aid=0000352615. live.
  14. Web site: Park Soo-in. May 24, 2023. ko:'소용없어 거짓말' 대본리딩, 김소현·황민현에 숏박스 조진세까지. 'Useless Lies' script reading, Kim So-hyun, Hwang Min-hyun, and short box Cho Jin-se. https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=609&aid=0000728233. May 24, 2023. Newsen. ko. Naver. 29 August 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230829193606/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=609&aid=0000728233. live.
  15. Web site: 인물 소개 – 솔희의 주변인물. July 21, 2023. tvN. ko. 29 August 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230829193518/https://tvn.cjenm.com/ko/mylovelyliar/character/?pgmPrsnGropSeq=2812. live.
  16. Web site: ko:인물 소개 – 도하의 주변인물. Introducing People – People around Doha. https://tvn.cjenm.com/ko/mylovelyliar/character/?pgmPrsnGropSeq=2813. July 5, 2023. tvN. ko. 29 August 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230829193518/https://tvn.cjenm.com/ko/mylovelyliar/character/?pgmPrsnGropSeq=2813. live.
  17. Web site: Yoo Byung-cheol. May 25, 2023. ko:서현철, '소용없어 거짓말' 출연...황민현과 호흡[공식]. Seo Hyeon-cheol appeared in 'Useless Lies'... Breathing with Hwang Min-hyun [Official]. https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=215&aid=0001103782. May 25, 2023. Korea Economy TV. ko. Naver. 29 August 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230829193519/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=215&aid=0001103782. live.
  18. Web site: 인물 소개 – 연서동 사람들. Introducing People – People in Yonso-dong. July 5, 2023. tvN. ko. 29 August 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230829193543/https://tvn.cjenm.com/ko/mylovelyliar/character/?pgmPrsnGropSeq=2814. live.
  19. Web site: Jang Su-jeong. July 21, 2023. 서재우, '소용없어 거짓말' 합류...김소현·황민현과 호흡. Seo Jae-woo joins 'Useless Lies'... Breathing with Kim So-hyun and Hwang Min-hyun. July 21, 2023. Dailyian. ko. Naver. 21 July 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230721004933/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=119&aid=0002732795. live.
  20. Web site: Lee Da-won. June 13, 2023. ko:백민현, '소용없어 거짓말'서 기자 변신. Baek Min-hyun transformed into a reporter in 'It's Useless Lies'. https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=144&aid=0000892937. June 13, 2023. Sports Kyunghyang. ko. Naver. 13 June 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230613002900/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=144&aid=0000892937. live.
  21. Web site: 유 . 명준. 송지현, '소용없어 거짓말' 합류...황민현 전 여자친구 역. 2023-08-14. entertain.naver.com. ko. 14 August 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230814055410/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=119&aid=0002739809. live.
  22. Web site: Ryu Jung-min. August 1, 2023. 김선영, '소용없어 거짓말' 신스틸러 大활약...강렬한 임팩트. August 1, 2023. Ten Asia. ko. 1 August 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230801071035/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=312&aid=0000621241. live.
  23. Web site: Moon Ji-yeon. August 7, 2023. [단독] 한지은, 황민현·남성우 감독에 '의리'..'소용없어 거짓말' 특별출연]. [Exclusive] Han Ji-eun makes a special appearance in 'Loyalty' to directors Hwang Min-hyeon and Nam Sung-woo...'Useless Lies'. August 7, 2023. Sports Chosun. ko. Naver. 7 August 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230807010537/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=076&aid=0004041178. live.
  24. Web site: Shin Sang-min. http://www.newstomato.com/ReadNews.aspx?no=1159332&inflow=N. ko:김소현, '소용없어 거짓말' 출연 확정...라이어 헌터 '파격 변신'. Kim So-hyun confirmed to appear in 'Useless Lies'... Liar Hunter 'Unconventional Transformation'. News Tomato. November 28, 2022. November 28, 2022. ko.
  25. Web site: Kim Na-yul. http://www.heraldpop.com/view.php?ud=202211110752294068200_1. ko:'소용 없어 거짓말' 김소현, 출연 확정..라이어 헌터 役[공식]. 'It's Useless Lies' Kim So-hyun confirmed to appear in the role of Liar Hunter [Official]. Herald Pop. November 11, 2022. November 28, 2022. ko. 28 November 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221128035134/http://www.heraldpop.com/view.php?ud=202211110752294068200_1. live.
  26. Web site: Conran. Pierce. August 8, 2023. K-drama My Lovely Liar: Kim So-hyun, Hwang Min-hyun lead cutesy fantasy romantic comedy. November 30, 2023. South China Post.
  27. Web site: MacDonald. Joan. August 7, 2023. Kim and Minyun make an appealing couple in this fun fantasy drama, while exploring what it means to be honest. November 30, 2023. Forbes.
  28. Web site: Hullender. Tatiana. September 15, 2023. My Lovely Liar Star Kim So Hyun On Connecting With Her Unique Character. November 30, 2023. Screenrant.
  29. Web site: Agarwal. Bhavna. August 15, 2023. My Lovely Liar Review: No lie, only honest portrayal by Kim So-hyun, Hwang Min-hyun. December 1, 2023. India Today.
  30. Nationwide ratings:
    • Web site: Ep. 1. Nielsen Korea. ko. July 31, 2023. August 1, 2023. 1 August 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230801115632/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=3_1&area=00&begin_date=20230731. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 2. Nielsen Korea. ko. August 1, 2023. August 2, 2023. 1 August 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230801231927/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=3_1&area=00&begin_date=20230801. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 3. Nielsen Korea. ko. August 7, 2023. August 8, 2023. 7 August 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230807231725/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=3_1&area=00&begin_date=20230807. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 4. Nielsen Korea. ko. August 8, 2023. August 9, 2023. 10 August 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230810230213/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=3_1&area=00&begin_date=20230808. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 5. Nielsen Korea. ko. August 14, 2023. August 15, 2023. 14 August 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230814234916/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=3_1&area=00&begin_date=20230814. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 6. Nielsen Korea. ko. August 15, 2023. August 16, 2023. 16 August 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230816001522/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=3_1&area=00&begin_date=20230815. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 7. Nielsen Korea. ko. August 21, 2023. August 22, 2023. 22 August 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230822002843/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=3_1&area=00&begin_date=20230821. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 8. Nielsen Korea. ko. August 22, 2023. August 23, 2023. 23 August 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230823003110/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=3_1&area=00&begin_date=20230822. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 9. Nielsen Korea. ko. August 28, 2023. August 29, 2023. 29 August 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230829193525/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=3_1&area=00&begin_date=20230828. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 10. Nielsen Korea. ko. August 29, 2023. August 30, 2023.
    • Web site: Ep. 11. Nielsen Korea. ko. September 4, 2023. September 5, 2023.
    • Web site: Ep. 12. Nielsen Korea. ko. September 5, 2023. September 6, 2023.
    • Web site: Ep. 13. Nielsen Korea. ko. September 11, 2023. September 12, 2023.
    • Web site: Ep. 14. Nielsen Korea. ko. September 12, 2023. September 13, 2023.
    • Web site: Ep. 15. Nielsen Korea. ko. September 18, 2023. September 19, 2023.
    • Web site: Ep. 16. Nielsen Korea. ko. September 19, 2023. September 20, 2023.

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