Love — Affair Korean Drama 2014
Often cited as one of his career-best roles, Yoo captures the awkwardness, purity, and intense passion of a young genius.
At its surface, Secret Love Affair (aired March–May 2014) sounds like a scandalous tabloid headline. Oh Hye-won (Kim Hee-ae) is a 40-something ambitious director of a private arts foundation. She lives a life of gilded luxury but is emotionally numb, acting as a social and sexual surrogate for her incompetent, piano-playing husband (Kim Young-hoon) and her manipulative, power-hungry father-in-law. Love Affair Korean Drama 2014
Her life changes when she meets (played by Yoo Ah-in ), a 20-something delivery man who is also a self-taught piano prodigy unaware of his immense talent. Recognizing his genius, Hye-won becomes his mentor. As they bond through their shared passion for music, they embark on a passionate, secret affair that threatens to destroy their reputations and lives. Key Themes Often cited as one of his career-best roles,
Upon its release, the drama was a critical success, earning Kim Hee-ae and Yoo Ah-in immense praise for their nuanced performances. It is frequently cited as one of the best "noona" (older woman/younger man) dramas because it treats the relationship with maturity and gravity rather than fluff. Secret Love Affair She lives a life of gilded luxury but
The drama was a commercial and critical success for the cable network JTBC, earning Kim Hee-ae and Yoo Ah-in immense praise for their chemistry and nuanced performances. It notably won and Best Screenplay at the 50th Baeksang Arts Awards.
