"Even the production team was surprised": The story behind Seo Hyun-jin, who dove into the sea for "Liar"

The actress took on surfing in her drama.

MBC's new Friday-Saturday drama "Liar" (Planner: Lee Dae-yong / Director: Jo Young-min / Screenwriter: Baek Jae-young / Production: Film House, Kakao Entertainment), which premieres on October 30, is a high-density psychological thriller depicting the fierce collision between two men and women who make diametrically opposed claims over a single memory. The "trustworthy combination" of Yoo Yeon-seok (playing Min Jun-ho) and Seo Hyun-jin (playing Kang Ji-sun), reuniting after 10 years, has drawn intense interest from the media and the public even before its release.

Seo Hyun-jin plays the role of Kang Ji-sun, the "woman who claims the truth." Kang Ji-sun, an elementary school librarian, was living a stable daily life until she got involved in a shocking incident after her perfect first date with Min Jun-ho, a man who gave her a long-awaited flutter. Seo Hyun-jin is expected to prove her signature immersive acting skills by delivering intense emotional performances amid the dynamic development of "Liar," which unfolds like a roller coaster.

In this context, on October 19, the production team of "Liar" released footage of Seo Hyun-jin taking on surfing in order to more perfectly express the characters in the work, drawing attention.

In the photos, Seo Hyun-jin gazes quietly at the sea as waves roll in. Her face, which appears somewhat hollow and expressionless, sparks curiosity about what exactly happened to her in the drama. In another photo, Seo Hyun-jin is seen entering the sea directly and standing on a surfboard. One can also see scenes of Seo Hyun-jin walking out of the sea with her entire body wet while carrying a heavy surfboard herself.

In the drama, surfing is one of the important settings that shows the characteristics of the character Kang Ji-sun. Although Kang Ji-sun, an elementary school librarian, shows a warm smile in front of children, she has the pain of losing her parents early in childhood. For such a person, surfing, which she started as a hobby, was a kind of breathing hole. In the moment when she rides and overcomes the waves toward the sea, Kang Ji-sun feels that she is alive.

Regarding this, the production team of "Liar" stated, "Actress Seo Hyun-jin entered the sea directly because she wanted to fully embody the character she was playing. It must have been a difficult challenge, but she always showed a bright smile on set. The on-site staff were amazed and impressed every time by the enthusiasm of actress Seo Hyun-jin, who does her best without missing even the smallest detail. We ask for your interest and anticipation for 'Liar,' where you can meet Seo Hyun-jin's passionate performance."

"Liar" will air its first episode at 9:50 p.m. on Friday, October 30.