Kim Hee-ae prepares to wring tears in Elegant Lie

21 February 1, 2014January 31, 2014

by girlfriday

Kim Hee-ae is on quite the streak these days. Her first stint on variety with Noonas Over Flowers has wrapped to rave reviews, she’s got a steamy noona romance drama on the way with Yoo Ah-in, and her latest movie is getting ready to hit theaters. So many things, and the year’s barely begun. The casting was already a big draw for her new movie, called Elegant Lie, which co-stars a talented trio of young actresses: Go Ah-sung (Snowpiercer), Kim Hyang-gi (Queen of the Classroom), and Kim Yoo-jung (Gold Rainbow).

It comes from the writer-director duo behind Wandeuki (also called Punch), and stars Kim Hee-ae as a single mother of two girls, played by Go Ah-sung and Kim Hyang-gi. They have an uncanny resemblance, so they’re a perfect fit to play sisters. Kim Hyang-gi is the 14-year-old girl at the center of the story, whose sudden death leaves her unni and mother devastated and searching for answers.

As Mom tries to pick up the pieces and struggles to put on a happy face for her eldest daughter’s sake, she starts looking into her youngest daughter’s life to figure out what led to her death, and finds that she was keeping a few secrets. Kim Yoo-jung plays her classmate and best friend at school, and there are some hints that this friendship takes a dark turn.

The teaser starts with Go Ah-sung’s voiceover: “My little sister died.” And Mom asks herself: “You lie again that today you’re okay. How are you doing?” It’ll definitely be a story that wrings tears, but it has an uplifting and heartwarming sensibility overall, focusing on those left behind after the death of one girl, and finding the laughter among the tears.

And last but not least, there’s a cameo by Yoo Ah-in, thanks to the Wandeuki team. He drops by for a quick appearance as their next-door neighbor. I… have no idea what that thing is that crawled up on his head and died though. Just as long as he’s not sporting it when he tries to woo noona in their upcoming drama…

Elegant Lie premieres in March.

Via TV Report

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1 birdscout

February 1, 2014 at 8:09 PM

I became a fan of Kim Hee-ae after watching her in A Wife's Credentials. She is a fabulous actor. This movie looks intriguing.

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2 Wannabean

February 1, 2014 at 8:09 PM

I love the casting! Can't wait to watch!

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3 tiny

February 1, 2014 at 8:18 PM

i was so relieved to know that YAI's hair is for this cameo and not for Secret Love Affair.

Or... did i just jinx it?

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4 bigwink

February 1, 2014 at 8:35 PM

Sorta like Bleak Night no?

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5 jandoe

February 1, 2014 at 8:37 PM

How awesome is it that he cameo'd and soon they'll be dialing' it up onscreen? Three degrees wonders.

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6 Mandy

February 1, 2014 at 8:39 PM

I… have no idea what that thing is that crawled up on his head and died though.

BAHAHAHA! I had to watch the trailer just to see it, and... Yea, he's not wooing anyone with that hair, forget such a good looking noona. I'm expecting some hot hair for their 'passionate' affair. Not a huge fan of his, but I'd be mighty upset if he doesn't look the part in a project I'm super excited for...

The movie looks great and heart-warming. I just hope there's no best-friend-murdered-best-friend-for-whatever-reason scenario playing out. I don't really get that vibe though. Just putting it out there in case it ends up being exactly that.

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7 Samantha

February 1, 2014 at 8:39 PM

So Kim Yoo Jung will be the evil one? Looking forward to her first evil role.

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8 okdubu

February 1, 2014 at 8:41 PM

hahahahahah ahin

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9 I Will Goryeo You

February 1, 2014 at 8:44 PM

LOLOLOLOL at YAI's hairrrrrr!!! I just can't!

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10 Jyyjc

February 1, 2014 at 9:21 PM

Oh my God. I just entertained the idea of YAI sporting that do for a whole drama. Made my skin crawl.

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11 Megan

February 1, 2014 at 10:20 PM

This looks like it could be cute/sad as hell. And I really think Kim Yoo-Jung would play a terrific evil, if that's what her role ultimately is in this. From this short little teasers tone, I doubt it, but I still think she would make an excellent mean girl.

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12 kanz

February 1, 2014 at 10:28 PM

Every time I read the title I'm reminded of meta drama 'Elegant Revenge' in King of Dramas. Haha.
Btw when will the drama 'Secret Love Affair' start? I miss YAI, he's good but underrated actor

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13 neyrie

February 1, 2014 at 11:16 PM

GO ahsung and Kim YooJung!! this I really need to watch!

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14 Ethalina

February 2, 2014 at 12:35 AM

lol EXO's D.O. should act alongside Kim Hyang-gi sometimes as her oppa. They look so much alike it's O.O

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maldita

February 2, 2014 at 2:49 AM

OMG they really do look alike. O_o

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15 Kristy

February 2, 2014 at 6:42 AM

aH AH....ah-in!!!
that hair.....

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16 Yoori

February 2, 2014 at 7:45 AM

Kim Hyang-gi is such a fine child actor! There is something about her screen presence that draws you in. She is adorable!!!

I cannot wait for KHE! Actually, thanks to Noonas Over Flower, the cast is doing pretty well, picking up projects! Even our strong noona!

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17 c

February 2, 2014 at 10:28 AM

The title reminds me of Elegant Revenge, haha.

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18 danna

February 2, 2014 at 5:18 PM

I love Kim yang Gi soo much!...and damn, Go Ah Sung has grown up so beautifully

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19 Dila

February 4, 2014 at 6:00 AM

I'd basically watch everything that has Kim Hyang Gi in it. She's just sooo lovely, you can look up the BTS of The Queen's Classroom. Uh oh, starting to miss the kids..

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20 Soup

February 4, 2014 at 8:23 AM

kim yoo jung, why is she so beautiful? :P Love the cast here. Can't wait to see!

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