New stills tease shocking secrets as a perfect influencer family collides with their neighbor’s messy divorce. Kim Hye Soo headlines the highly anticipated black comedy “The Affair Was Just the Beginning,“ and new stills promise a wild ride of secrets, betrayal, and family chaos ahead of its premiere.
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What the Drama Is About
The story follows a popular influencer couple who has built their brand around a picture-perfect happy family, and their next-door neighbors — a doctor couple locked in a bitter divorce battle — whose lives become entangled through a shocking secret that makes even infidelity seem trivial by comparison.
The newly released stills contrast the seemingly happy daily life of influencer Kyung Hee, played by Kim Hye Soo, and her husband Jae Hong, played by Kim Ji Hun, against neighbor and dermatologist Soo Jung, played by Cho Yeo Jeong, who is shown in tears, while her ex-husband Bo Sung, played by Kim Jae Chul, is caught making a mysterious secretive call.

As the two families grow closer, Kyung Hee’s peaceful routine starts to crumble, especially after her daughter Ye Ji befriends Soo Jung’s daughter Min Seo, setting off a chain of unexpected events. Tension quietly builds between Soo Jung and Jae Hong during a tense dinner gathering, while Soo Jung secretly maneuvers to shift the outcome of her divorce case. Meanwhile, cracks begin forming in Jae Hong and Kyung Hee’s marriage following an unforeseen incident, hinting at devastating fallout for both families.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Lead Cast | Kim Hye Soo, Kim Ji Hun, Cho Yeo Jeong, Kim Jae Chul |
| Genre | Black Comedy, Drama |
| Premiere | July 31, 8 PM KST |
| Streaming | Viki |
| Theme | Family secrets, divorce, social image |
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Final Thoughts
With a gripping premise blending dark comedy and family drama, “The Affair Was Just the Beginning” is shaping up to be one of this season’s most talked-about new releases.
FAQs
Q1: What is “The Affair Was Just the Beginning” about?
It follows two families whose lives unravel after a shocking secret emerges, involving an influencer couple and their divorcing neighbors.
Q2: When does the drama premiere?
It premieres on July 31 at 8 PM KST, with streaming available on Viki.





