What happens when a murder suspect hires his own investigator without knowing it? That’s the hook of Love in Disguise, an upcoming romance thriller starring Yim Si Wan and Seol In Ah. New stills have just introduced the supporting cast, and the contrast between the two worlds is striking: a cold, calculating chaebol family on one side, and a warm, down-to-earth detective team on the other. For more K-drama news, keep following Technosports.
Table of Contents
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Drama | Love in Disguise |
| Genre | Romance thriller |
| Premiere | October 19, 8:50 p.m. KST |
| Male lead | Yim Si Wan as Yoon Yi Jun, a chaebol heir and murder suspect |
| Female lead | Seol In Ah as Kang Jae Hee, an undercover ex-special forces officer |
| Chaebol family | Choi Jin Ho, Hong Eun Hee, Park Ah In |
| Detective team | Kim In Kwon, Kim Ki Bang, Nam Hae Jun |
Love in Disguise: The Premise in One Line
Yoon Yi Jun is an arrogant chaebol heir who becomes a murder suspect. Kang Jae Hee is a former special forces officer who goes undercover as his personal secretary to investigate him. It’s a classic setup of hidden identities and growing tension, with a romance layered on top of the mystery. You can read more about the lead actor on Yim Si-wan’s Wikipedia page.
The Cold Chaebol Family
The father, Yoon Tae Sik (Choi Jin Ho), is the chairman of Taegang Group and a sharp, ruthless businessman who built it into one of Korea’s leading corporations. He keeps weighing which of his children should take over, and that succession race creates tension even at home. Eldest daughter Yoon Mi Jin (Hong Eun Hee) is graceful and warmhearted, and she plays the peacemaker whenever the family clashes. Second daughter Yoon Na Jung (Park Ah In) is ambitious and has fought hard for her place in a family that favors the eldest son and daughter, and she is sharply wary of her younger brother. With that mix, the family looks like a pressure cooker.
The Down-to-Earth Detective Team
The detective side feels much warmer. Team leader Park Bong Yi (Kim In Kwon) lives by the motto “Live a long and uneventful life,” yet he will sacrifice himself for his team or for Jae Hee. He approves her risky undercover mission and eventually joins the case, which ruins his quiet routine. Detective Jung Wan Goo (Kim Ki Bang) is a hotheaded cop who prefers fists to brains and loves a good chase, and he even goes undercover as a cleaner at Taegang Group, a job far from his personality.
Then there is Kim Seok Jin (Nam Hae Jun), an elite officer who graduated top of his class and is someone Jae Hee has secretly had feelings for over a long time. That adds another layer to their partnership.
Why It’s Worth Watching?
The setup mixes mystery, romance and family drama, and the supporting cast looks strong enough to carry its own storylines. With a secret feeling in the detective team and a power struggle in the chaebol family, there seems to be plenty beyond the main couple. Want more to watch? Browse our latest K-drama news and streaming picks.
FAQs
Q1. When does Love in Disguise premiere?
It premieres on October 19 at 8:50 p.m. KST.
Q2. What is Love in Disguise about?
A former special forces officer goes undercover as a murder-suspect chaebol heir’s secretary to investigate him.
