When does Love in Disguise premiere?

tvN's new Monday-Tuesday drama Love in Disguise premieres on October 19 at 8:50 p.m. KST, according to TV Report. The series stars Yim Si-wan and Seol In-ah in a romance built on suspicion and surveillance.

What is Love in Disguise about?

The story centers on Yoon I-jun, a self-important third-generation heir of the Taegang Group who becomes the prime suspect in a murder case. To keep watch on him, a detective with a special forces background, Kang Jae-hee, infiltrates his household as a secret personal assistant. Their relationship grows from tension into something more.

Who are the lead actors?

Yim Si-wan plays Yoon I-jun, the chaebol heir. The article notes his return to television drama after his appearance in Netflix's Squid Game season 2. Seol In-ah plays Kang Jae-hee, the detective who poses as a male assistant. She previously starred in Mr. Queen, which the article says drew a peak viewership rating of 17.4%.

How did Seol In-ah prepare for the role?

Seol In-ah said the script moved quickly and that the mix of police work, male disguise, action, and delicate emotional acting drew her in. She said the detective's conviction to uncover the truth drives every choice her character makes. To prepare physically, she kept up action training and conditioning, studying how trained people walk, shift their weight, sit, and scan their surroundings.

How do the actors describe their characters' relationship?

Yim Si-wan described his romance with Kang Jae-hee as innocent. Seol In-ah chose the phrase "from suspicion to trust." She said the roles reverse familiar romance tropes, with her character sometimes protecting Yoon I-jun and at other times taking the more physically active role.

For international fans

Love in Disguise is a suspense romance that blends crime investigation with a chaebol setting. The article notes that international viewers can watch the series through Amazon Prime Video. Fans who enjoyed Mr. Queen or Squid Game may find the lead pairing of interest.