The Spies Who Loved Me (South Korean TV Series)
The Spies Who Loved Me is a South Korean television series that aired on the MBC network from October 21 to December 17, 2020. The drama, directed by Lee Jae-Jin and written by Lee Ji-Min, blends elements of romantic comedy with espionage thriller themes.
Plot Synopsis
The story centers on Kang A-Reum, a wedding dress designer who finds herself caught between two men with hidden identities. Her ex-husband, Jeon Ji-Hoon, is an Interpol secret agent who masquerades as a travel writer to fund his operations. Following their divorce, A-Reum marries Derek Hyun, a seemingly gentle and warm diplomatic official. Unbeknownst to A-Reum, Derek is a cold-blooded industrial spy who, despite his genuine love for her, keeps his professional life strictly concealed. The narrative unfolds as Jeon Ji-Hoon re-enters A-Reum's life, complicating her marriage and exposing the dangerous world of international espionage.
Production and Broadcast
The series occupied the Wednesday and Thursday 21:30 time slot on MBC. During its broadcast, the schedule was subject to adjustments due to live sports coverage. Specifically, the fifth episode was delayed from November 4 to November 5, 2020, due to baseball playoffs, and the eighth episode was moved from November 18 to November 19, 2020, because of the 2020 Korean Series.
Main Cast
- Yoo In-Na as Kang A-Reum
- Eric as Jeon Ji-Hoon
- Lim Ju-Hwan as Derek Hyun
