Kim Hyang-gi Takes on Dual Role in 'The Absolute Value of Romance'

Actress Kim Hyang-gi (27) stars as BL writer Lee Muk in 'The Absolute Value of Romance'.

On the 13th, a production presentation for the Coupang Play series 'The Absolute Value of Romance' was held at The Saint in D-Cube City, Guro-gu, Seoul. The event was attended by actors Kim Hyang-gi, Cha Hak-yeon, Kim Jae-hyun, Son Jeong-hyeok, Kim Dong-kyu, and director Lee Tae-gon.

'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 encounters unexpected moments with them in reality, becoming the protagonist of a tumultuous school life.

Kim Hyang-gi plays the role of Yeo I-joo, an ordinary high school girl by day and a BL novel writer by night. Kim described her character as "an ordinary high school girl who loves writing during the day, but at night, she takes on another persona as Lee Muk, a writer with a secret double life and a sense of responsibility."

She also shared why she chose the project. Kim Hyang-gi said, "When I first read the script, it felt very comic-like, yet the characters were three-dimensional and appealing. It had a compelling story that made me curious." She added, "I've always admired those who excel in comedy, and through this project, I wanted to bring out that fun aspect as well."

'The Absolute Value of Romance' will be released on the 17th at 8 PM.

Jung Se-yoon, Ten Asia Reporter yoon@tenasia.co.kr