Kim Hyang-gi's Dual Charm Shines in Upcoming Coupang Play Series 'The Absolute Value of Romance'

The Coupang Play series 'The Absolute Value of Romance' is set to premiere on April 17, and new stills showcasing Kim Hyang-gi's dual charm have been released.

'The Absolute Value of Romance' is a high-teen series about a high school girl who writes BL novels featuring handsome teachers as protagonists. She unexpectedly encounters them in real life, becoming the protagonist of a tumultuous school life.

Reality vs. Imagination: Kim Hyang-gi's Dual Faces

First, we see Eui-joo (played by Kim Hyang-gi) staring blankly into space, seemingly lost in her imagination, as if a romance is unfolding in her mind. In contrast, her urgent demeanor while riding a bicycle at full speed or hiding in the bushes hints at the ominous events awaiting her, sparking curiosity about how these experiences will be reborn in Eui-joo's novels.

Popular Romance Writer 'Lee Muk': Who Is He?

Eui-joo's appearance while typing on her laptop reveals another side of her. In reality, she is an ordinary high school student, but online, she lives as the popular romance novelist 'Lee Muk.' Her serious charisma is palpable, especially as the appearance of the school's handsome teachers ignites her creative instincts, promising thrilling dopamine-inducing clashes between her bold imagination and reality.

What Charm Will Actress Kim Hyang-gi Showcase in This Work?

Kim Hyang-gi, who has built a solid filmography across movies, dramas, and plays, takes on the role of Eui-joo in this series. Since her debut in 2006 with 'Heart Is...', she has established herself as a representative actress of her generation through her delicate emotional performances and character portrayals in works like 'Elegant Lies,' 'Snowy Road,' the 'Along with the Gods' series, 'Innocent Witness,' 'Hansan: Rising Dragon,' and 'The Battle of Jangsari.' Drawing on her strong acting foundation built from childhood, she is set to vividly portray the dual life of an ordinary high school girl and a romance novelist with her unique lovable and multidimensional charm in 'The Absolute Value of Romance.'

'The Absolute Value of Romance' will be available on Coupang Play on April 17 at 8 PM. Both Coupang Wow members and regular members can watch it for free.

Kim Ji-won, Ten Asia Reporter bella@tenasia.co.kr