Overview: “A Graceful Liar” Kdrama (also known as “Intimate Ripley”) is a KBS2 original drama series that released on September 22, 2025, and starring Lee Shi A, Lee Il Hwa, Seol Jung Hwan, Han Ki Woong, Lee Seung Yeon, and Lee Hyo Na. It will tell the story of a mother and daughter, once tied by blood, who reunite as mother-in-law and daughter-in-law. Caught in greed and ambition, they begin a fierce battle of lies to seize the Golden Palace.
| Genre | Melodrama |
| Episodes | 100 |
| Watch Online* | Kocowa |
| Director | Son Seok Jin |
| Scriptwriter | Lee Do Hyeon |
| Air Time & Schedule | Monday to Friday at 07:50 PM (KST) |
Table of Contents
Synopsis
“A Graceful Liar” Korean drama tells the story of a mother and daughter, once tied by blood, who reunite as mother-in-law and daughter-in-law. Caught in greed and ambition, they begin a fierce battle of lies to seize the Golden Palace.
Cha Jeong Won, scarred by her father being falsely accused of murder and her mother Han Hye Ra’s betrayal, enters a wealthy family under a false identity to seek revenge. But when she learns that her future mother-in-law is actually the mother who abandoned her, a fierce battle of lies, secrets, and blood ties begins.
Main Cast & Characters
- Lee Shi A as Cha Jeong Won (An abandoned daughter)
- Lee Il Hwa as Han Hye Ra (Cha Jeong Won’s biological mother)
- Seol Jung Hwan as Ju Ha Neul
- Han Ki Woong as Jin Se Hun
- Lee Seung Yeon as Kong Nan Suk
- Lee Hyo Na as Ju Yeong Chae
Still Cuts
Notes & Facts
- Lee Shi A earlier starred in Korean drama “The Queen Who Crowns” (2025).
- Lee Il Hwa earlier appeared in Korean drama “What Comes after Love” (2024).
- Seol Jung Hwan earlier appeared in Korean drama “Live Your Own Life” (2023).
- Han Ki Woong earlier starred in Korean drama “Woman in a Veil” (2023).
- Lee Seung Yeon earlier appeared in Korean drama “Light Shop” (2024).
- Lee Hyo Na earlier starred in Korean drama “Unpredictable Family” (2023).
- Previous drama on this time slot of KBS2 is “Queen’s House.”
Trailers & Clips
This is the official teaser of “A Graceful Liar” that shows the burning desire to take revenge for all the pain and sufferings.
Episodes 1, 2, 3,….., Highlights
This is the highlight video of “A Graceful Liar” that offers a glimpse into Cha Jeong Won’s life, where the hardships she endured from a young age led her down a path of revenge.
*Drama is subject to regional availability.
