The Affair Was Just the Beginning
| The Affair Was Just the Beginning | |
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 Promotional poster | |
| Hangul | 지금 불륜이 문제가 아닙니다 |
| Hanja | 只今 不倫이 問題가 아닙니다 |
| Lit. | The Affair Is Not the Problem Right Now |
| RR | Jigeum bullyuni munjega animnida |
| MR | Chigŭm pullyuni munjega animnida |
| Genre | Black comedy |
| Showrunner | Hwang Dong-hyuk |
| Written by |
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| Directed by | Lee Chang-hee |
| Starring |
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| Music by | Hong Dae-sung[1] |
| Country of origin | South Korea |
| Original language | Korean |
| No. of episodes | 6 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Hwang Dong-hyuk |
| Production company | Firstman Studio |
| Original release | |
| Network | Coupang Play |
| Release | July 31, 2026 – present |
The Affair Was Just the Beginning (Korean: 지금 불륜이 문제가 아닙니다) is an ongoing South Korean black comedy television series written by Jung Eun-kyung and Park Soo-rin, directed by Lee Chang-hee, and starring Kim Hye-soo, Cho Yeo-jeong, Kim Ji-hoon, and Kim Jae-chul. The series follows an influencer couple and a doctor couple undergoing divorce proceedings who become entangled in a complex secret. It premiered on Coupang Play on July 31, 2026, and airs every Friday at 20:00 (KST).[2] It is also available for streaming on Viu in selected regions.
Cast and characters
- Kim Hye-soo as Kyung-hee[3]
- Cho Yeo-jeong as Su-jeong[3]
- Kim Ji-hoon as Jae-hong[3]
- Kim Jae-chul as Bo-seong[3]
Production
Development
Lee Chang-hee, who helmed Strangers from Hell (2019) and A Killer Paradox (2024), was attached to direct, and the screenplay is co-written by Jung Eun-kyung and Park Soo-rin. The production is handled by Firstman Studio, co-founded by director Hwang Dong-hyuk, who created the acclaim Netflix series Squid Game, and producer Kim Ji-yeon. Hwang serves as both showrunner and executive producer.[3]
Casting
In September 2025, Kim Hye-soo and Kim Ji-hoon were considering.[4][5]
In February 2026, Coupang Play confirmed the production of the series and revealed its casting lineup, which includes Kim Hye-soo, Cho Yeo-jeong, Kim Ji-hoon, and Kim Jae-chul.[3]
Filming
Principal photography began in January 2026, and ended after five months.[6][7]
References
- ↑ Hong, Dae-sung [@hongisbig]; (July 2026). 지금 불륜이 문제가 아닙니다' '가 쿠팡플레이에서 7월 31일 공개가 됩니 다. 김혜수, 조여정, 김지훈 주연. 많이 봐주 i 세요 ['The Affair Was Just the Beginning' will be released on Coupang Play on July 31st. Starring Kim Hye-soo, Jo Yeo-jeong, and Kim Ji-hoon. Please give it a watch.] (in Korean). Retrieved July 23, 2026 – via Instagram.
- ↑ Ahn, Byeong-gil (July 2, 2026). ‘지금 불륜이 문제가 아닙니다’ 예측 불허 파국 온다 ["Adultery Is Not the Issue Right Now": An Unpredictable Catastrophe Is Coming]. Sports Kyunghyang (in Korean). Retrieved July 8, 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 Choi, Yi-jeong (February 5, 2026). 김혜수X조여정X김지훈X김재철, '지금 불륜이 문제가 아닙니다' 캐스팅..대본리딩 공개 [Kim Hye-soo, Jo Yeo-jeong, Kim Ji-hoon, and Kim Jae-chul cast for The Affair Is Not the Problem Right Now...Script reading revealed]. Osen (in Korean). Retrieved February 5, 2026.
- ↑ Park, Soo-in (September 18, 2025). 김혜수, 오징어게임 황동혁 제작사와 손잡나? 쿠팡플레이 측 "출연 검토 중"[공식입장] [Kim Hye-soo to join forces with Squid Games producer Hwang Dong-hyuk? Coupang Play: "Considering Appearance" [Official Statement]]. Newsen (in Korean). Retrieved February 5, 2026.
- ↑ Park, Soo-in (September 24, 2025). 김지훈, 김혜수 만날까 '지금 불륜이 문제가 아닙니다' 출연 검토중"[공식입장] [Kim Ji-hoon to meet Kim Hye-soo: "Considering appearance on The Affair Is Not the Problem Right Now [Official Statement]]. Newsen (in Korean). Retrieved February 5, 2026.
- ↑ Yoo, Kyung-sang (February 24, 2026). 김지훈, 김혜수 조여정 불륜 고백에 탁재훈 분노의 발차기 (아근진)[결정적장면] [Kim Ji-hoon, Tak Jae-hoon's furious kick at Kim Hye-soo and Jo Yeo-jeong's affair confession (Ageunjin) [Decisive Scene]]. Newsen (in Korean). Retrieved June 24, 2026.
- ↑ Choi, Seung-seop (June 16, 2026). 김혜수, ‘지금 불륜이 문제가 아닙니다’ 촬영 종료…동료들 응원 속 훈훈한 마무리 [Kim Hye-soo Wraps Up Filming for 'It's Not an Issue Right Now'... A Heartwarming Wrap-up Amidst Support from Colleagues]. Sports Seoul (in Korean). Retrieved June 24, 2026.