Mystery-thriller drama Class of Lies (previously known as Mr. Ki Kan-je) has just released two promo posters, featuring Yoon Kyun-sang (Clean With Passion for Now). He stars in the new series as a materialistic lawyer whose entire life is upended when he becomes involved in a prestigious school murder case. In order to regain his successful status, he pretends to be a temporary lecturer and infiltrates the elite school that only the top 0.1% can attend.
Both posters have the same copy, “The infiltration operation to reveal the truth begins.” The one on the left shows two completely different Yoon Kyun-sangs: one warm and innocent, and the other sharp and concerned. The other poster shows him in a darkened school hallway opening a door of secrets.
After first discovering him in Pinocchio as an antagonist (I rooted for over the actual hero), I’ve wanted Yoon Kyun-sang to take on grittier roles because I think he has the ability to pull off being a morally ambiguous character that still manages to be likeable and sympathetic. So I’m glad to see that he’s tackling a project with OCN, a cable channel that is almost synonymous with quality gritty dramas.
Wednesday-Thursday OCN series Class of Lies will begin on July 17, after Rescue Me 2 finishes its run.