The Affair Was Just the Beginning

πŸ“Š Series Specifications

Network Coupang Play
Episode Runtime ~ min
Total Seasons 1
Total Episodes 8
Original Language KO

The Affair Was Just the Beginning (2026)

Created by Jeong Eun-kyeong
⭐ 4.2 / 5 (11 votes) 🎬 1 Seasons πŸ“Ό 8 Episodes 🏷️ Crime, Comedy, Drama πŸ“‘ Ended
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Synopsis

A successful entrepreneur with a seemingly perfect life sees everything fall apart after discovering her husband covering up a murder allegedly committed by their daughter. As the family scrambles to hide the truth, an anonymous blackmailer claims to have recorded everything, pulling them into a dangerous web of lies, secrets, and betrayal.

Seasons & Episodes

E1 Cheater A

Kyung-hee and her family successfully move into a luxury Cheongnam-dong townhouse. But as rumours spread that her husband, Jae-hong, is having an affair with a fellow actress, the famous influencer decides to tail him.

E2 The Woman Across The Road

Kyung-hee's neighbour, Soo-jung, is in a fierce custody battle with her ex-husband, Bo-sung. As the opposing lawyer's petty pressure intensifies, she turns to a private investigator for the first time.

E3 A Quiet And Secluded Place

As the two families become neighbours, their teenage daughters quickly grow close. But when trouble arises with the kids, Kyung-hee and Jae-hong must make a tough choice as parents.

E4 99 Million Won

Kyung-hee and Jae-hong receive a mysterious blackmail message demanding a massive sum of money. They scramble to find the cash within the time limit, but things quickly spiral out of their control.

E5 Strictly Business

Kyung-hee, Jae-hong, and Soo-jung face off in a three-way confrontation, each fuelled by their own misunderstandings. The children worry it's because of them, but this is strictly adult business.

E6 Your Mom, My Dad

Kyung-hee walks out of the house, leaving everyone in a state of chaos. Meanwhile, Ye-ji and Min-seo are left in shock after stumbling upon the adults' secrets.

E7 Uninvited Guests

Kyung-hee, Jae-hong, Soo-jung, and even Bo-sung gather at Kyung-hee’s house, turning it into an absolute madhouse. But the arrival of an uninvited guest sends the chaos in a bizarre new direction.

E8 Second House

Ye-ji and Min-seo find themselves in grave danger. To save their children, the parents must temporarily set aside their bitter grudges and join forces.