The Liar and His Lover
Created by Kotomi Aoki
On tvN
A romantic comedy-drama centered on a secret-identity meet-cute between a reclusive composer and an earnest high school singer, built on music, charm, and the tension of concealed truth.
Kang Han-Kyeol is a great yet sullen composer who becomes inspired by the voices of others and keeps his identity secret from people. He meets Yoon So-Rim, a high school student who possesses beautiful singing, whilst under his secret identity, and she falls in love with him. Adaptation of the manga by Kotomi Aoki under the same name, which has been running since 2009.
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- AdsTubi TV, The Roku Channel, OnDemandKorea, Amasian TV
Questions people ask
Is The Liar and His Lover one of a kind? No. Less singular than 96% of series.
Is The Liar and His Lover violent? Barely. Less violent than 89% of series.
Does The Liar and His Lover leave you hopeful? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of series.
Is The Liar and His Lover easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 79% of series.
Is The Liar and His Lover scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is The Liar and His Lover sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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