The Affair was Just the Beginning
The Affair was Just the Beginning (Korean: 지금 불륜이 문제가 아닙니다; revised romanization: Jigeumeun Bulryuni Munjega Animmida) is a South Korean streaming television series released through Coupang Play.
Production and Release Overview
Directed by Lee Chang-Hee and written by Jung Eun-Kyeong and Park Soo-Rin, the series spans 8 episodes. It premiered on July 31, 2026, with regular broadcast slots on Fridays at 20:00 local time in South Korea.
Plot Synopsis
The narrative centers on Park Kyung-Hee, a successful influencer and interior design company CEO married to actor Lim Jae-Hong, who lives professionally in her shadow. Their neighbors include dermatologist Ahn Soo-Jung, who is engaged in a bitter custody dispute over her daughter with her ex-husband, Joo Bo-Sung. When an uncontrollable secret ties both households together, the complications extend far beyond marital infidelity.
Main Cast and Characters
Park Kyung-Hee's Family
- Kim Hye-Soo as Park Kyung-Hee
- Kim Ji-Hoon as Lim Jae-Hong
- Jeon Si-Hyun as Lim Ye-Ji
Ahn Soo-Jung's Family
- Cho Yeo-Jeong as Ahn Soo-Jung
- Kim Jae-Chul as Joo Bo-Sung
- Do Young-Seo as Joo Min-Seo
Entertainment Industry
- Lee Hwa-Kyum as Ryu Ji-Su
- Lee Ji-Hoon as Kang Tae-Han
- Goo Min-Hyuk as director
- David Lee as actor (ep.1)
Twin Detective Agency
- Park Ryang-Woo as Na Sol and Na Do
Lawyers
- Lee Doo-Seok as Choi Sang-Cheol
- Kim Kyung-Min as Attorney Jo (ep.2)
The Zip
- Joo In-Young as Director Kwak
- Jung Soo-Ji as employee
- Woo Sung-Eun as employee
- Park Ji-Han as PD No (ep.1)
Cheongnam Crystal Dermatology Clinic & Supporting Roles
- Jang Sun as Yang Bu-Jin
- Yang Hee-Kyeong as Michelle Jung (ep.1,4)
- Choi One as Secretary Ha (ep.1,4)
- Lee Jin-Sung as police officer (ep.4)
- Park Kyung-Chan as chief of police box (ep.4)
- Chu Eun-Kyung as bank branch manager (ep.4)
- Kim Dong-Hyuk as Lim Jae-Hong's friend (ep.4)