Secret Affair (Korean Drama)

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Drama: Secret Affair (English title) / Secret Love Affair (literal title)
Revised romanization: Milhwe
Hangul: 밀회
Director: An Pan-Seok
Writer: Jung Sung-Joo
Network: JTBC
Episodes: 16
Release Date: March 17 - May 13, 2014
Runtime: Monday & Tuesday 21:50
Language: Korean
Country: South Korea

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki Staff ©

"Secret Affair" tells the story of secret romance between Oh Hye-Won (Kim Hee-Ae), a woman in her 40's, and Lee Sun-Jae (Yoo Ah-In), a man in his 20's.

Oh Hye-Won works as the director of planning for the Seohan Arts Foundation. She is elegant and excels at dealing with other people. Oh Hye-Won becomes involved in a love affair with Lee Sun-Jae. He is genius like pianist in his 20's.

Notes

"Secret Love Affair" takes over the JTBC Mondays & Tuesdays 21:50 time slot previously occupied by "Can We Fall in Love, Again?" and followed by "Steal Heart" on May 19, 2014.

Cast



Kim Hee-Ae	Yoo Ah-In	Park Hyuk-Kwon
Oh Hye-Won	Lee Sun-Jae	Kang Joon-Hyung



Shim Hye-Jin	Kim Hye-Eun	Kim Yong-Geon	Kyung Soo-Jin	Choi Tae-Hwan
Han Sung-Sook	Seo Young-Woo	Seo Pil-Won	Park Da-Mi	Son Jang-Ho



Lee Kan-Hee	Kim Chang-Wan	Park Jong-Hoon	Shin Ji-Ho	Jin Bo-Ra
Myeong-Hwa	Min Yong-Ki	Jo In-Seo	Ji Min-Woo	Jung Yoo-Ra



Yang Min-Young	Jung Eui-Soon
Kim In-Joo	Mi-Soon

Additional Cast Members:

Jang Hyun-Sung - Kim In-Gyeom
Baek Ji-Won - Secretary Wang
Yoon Bok-In - Yoon Ji-Soo
Kim Kwon - Woo-Sung
Jang So-Yeon - Ahn Se-Jin
Gil Hae-Yeon - Teacher Baek
Heo Jung-Do - Im Jong-Soo (Joon-Hyung's teaching assistant)
Seo Jung-Yeon - restaurant employee
Kim Shin-Jae - Jang Shi-Eun
Jeon Suk-Chan - Sun-Jae's homeroom teacher
Oh Man-Seok
Son Kwang-Eop
Kim Nam-Jin

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Awards

2014 (50th) BaekSang Arts Awards - May 27, 2014
- Best Director (An Pan-Seok)
- Best Screenplay (Jung Sung-Joo)

Comments

Saranheyo Jan 15 2023 8:15 pm What a masterpiece. Half way through the series, i remember Something in the rain and One Spring Night, how the cinematography is very similar then i looked it up, found out its directed by the same director!!! The main leads are so great. Im not into this kind of genre but bc of yoo ah-in, i wanted to give it a try. Ended up falling in love with this. Wont be watching “affairs” themed drama but this will only be my exception. And i love when they play piano together. I feel like im watching them making love, so intense and sexy. Until the end, their relationship is strong and made me realize this is how adults should love. Realizing that made me satisfied with the ending. Will never forget this drama and def will be rewatching just their scenes together lol

Edrianne Oct 05 2021 7:37 am No words. Just beautiful! Such great actors especially the leads. They have an amazing chemistry. YAI is just soooo good! He's one of the best out there.

Renwa Aug 23 2021 9:00 pm Stunning breathtaking love story with glorious music. There are many quality k dramas but it’s rare to see an exceptional screenwriter & director elevate such sterling actors to such a high level. Yoo Ah In is certainly one of Korea’s great actors in a category of his own. Although I have seen Yoo Ah In many other productions Secret Love Affair somehow made him shine uniquely. His many awards are a true testament of the high regard his peers see his talent. His chemistry with Kyung Soo Jin was beautiful. I’ve watched this drama 3 times and remain in love with it. It’s my go to feel good drama.

Yourfavcommentator Aug 05 2021 1:03 am Hmm this drama makes me mad and sad even her husband is not good enough she is still at fault for cheating ,but in the end she redeem her sin and cut the ties from their past employer make sure she will not be harm afterward (if she done with her punishment) for fresh start.. will lee sun jae have loyalty? Dont know for sure cheater kinda endup having some karmas haha, anyway its good but make ur feeling uneasy

Jil Feb 12 2021 7:14 am Very slow story telling. But kodus to the cast specially the leads, they have an amazing acting skills.

FlaSh Dec 31 2020 11:42 am Very talented actress. I'm glad she still gets lead actress roles despite getting old (but she's looking 20 years younger than her real age). Splendid acting in Secret Affair, mindblowing performance in TWOTM!

Poise Nov 28 2020 11:33 am @Veronica

(Spoiler......)

The sentence was reduced to one and a half years if she gave the prosecutor info on the chaebols......

green bean Nov 25 2020 9:43 am the most amazing drama i’ve ever seen

perfect Oct 17 2020 12:11 pm Amazing drama, I could feel every emotion. Truly a masterpiece. Fell in love with classical music which to me is a miracle!!!. A must watch!!!!!

Polinka Sep 14 2020 7:29 pm the most powerful and beautiful love story i’ve seen

Polinka Sep 14 2020 7:05 pm honestly, it’s been a while since i was so into kdrama. i feel like i’ve seen so many that now it’s hard for me to find smth very good. this one though is now in my top three favorite for sure!!! i wasn’t expecting this drama to be sooooo good!!! watched it in two days and had goosebumps multiple times while watching:) actors portray their characters insanely well! especially i was just blown away by Yoo Ah In’s performance in this drama, he was just that good! it’s not that easy to find a good serious drama without some weird soundtrack in the background and long scenes where characters are just staring at each other. well this drama didn’t have all that which made it 10 times better. so yeah, if you are in doubt, just watch it cause it’s a freaking masterpiece that i will be thinking about for a while

yoochic Sep 07 2020 4:55 am I wonder if Yoo Ah In really played the piano here, but if not, his acting was really superb. This drama is full of elegance...

Tobi Aug 05 2020 7:03 pm One of my best series ever

Lyn Jul 29 2020 9:20 am I really love this drama espeacially the lead actors. The acting is superb! The love story is amazing and the chemistry is awesome! I watched it two times now and definitely watching it again. Plus the musical score is perfect!

Anne Jul 05 2020 12:09 am Whenever they play "Warmhearted" by Lee Namyeon, the scene always come out so beautiful and intense

Truly one of the best musical scores ever

Claire Jul 04 2020 8:51 pm I just want to add that the ending was understandable and loving, in a way. It really showed how much of they love each other and how much of an influence they are to each other. Especially because one party is much vaguer when showing their love.

+ Please do check out the Official Soundtrack, it's beautiful.

Claire Jun 30 2020 4:27 am Secret Affair isn't perfect, but it is definitely beautiful. It's a mix of romance, drama, business, and two-faced people.

For someone who finds affairs nasty, both leads have really good chemistry. I'm not new to Yoo Ah In's beautiful and natural talent because I am a fan of him, I just turned a blind eye on Secret Affair for a long time because I am not fond of dramas with this genre. I saw him in a different light with Kim Hee Ae, he's so versatile. Yoo Ah In and Kim Hee Ae's emotions are so well performed. You can definitely see it in their eyes when they feel and show love to each other, as well as the heartbreak that they're feeling.

Moreover, the musical score of this drama is definitely my favorite now along with Mr. Sunshine. Every score matched the scene it's supporting so well. Listening to the score without looking at the screen will definitely give you the idea of the emotions they're trying to convey. So looking at the actors' emotions make it more beautiful.

As a casual listener of classical music, I really enjoyed their practices and performances, especially of the leads. Them playing music together is definitely where you can see, feel, and listen to their attraction and love for each other, and music.

K. King May 28 2020 2:37 am Watched 4 times, for 11 hours straight one time, do not remember whether I did breath! ( studied the main characters)

very touching, romantic, superb performance by Yoo Ah In and Kim Hee Ae !! The casting can be any better!! Their emotional expression was so—- delicately portrayed by both , so conforming !! Waiting for the season 2, Please!!!!

wayan suryanegara May 26 2020 9:45 pm very Romantic Drama...season 2 please...

Raynesha McGhee-Reed May 26 2020 1:18 pm I remember when I've watched it on Netflix & I've enjoyed every episode from start to finish,I loved it!!!!!

Liza May 21 2020 8:40 am One of the best kdrama! Perfect loveteam . Great actors.and actresses. A very intimate love story that makes me think over and over again why does love happens to be that way. Thanks I found you at Netflix!

Aida Morden May 20 2020 6:27 pm Secret Affair is by far my best k-drama. This is the only movie series that I watched each 16 episodes in full without hitting the fast-forward button. A truly realistic love-story of two souls who never waivered in their love for each other. The coherence and consistency of their characters are the marks of a beautiful, satisfying love-story. As a piano enthusiast, the choice of piano songs, the rendition (acting) and the conflation of superb direction is feast in my ears. This is the third k-drama series that I watched with the theme of older woman and younger man, but this movie barely dwelt on the age-gap between the lovers. The adulterous relationship makes this film grounded in realism. Is it a justification of adultery or a narrative of real life happening? I tend to favour the latter. Yoo Ah-in and Hee-ae-kim were perfect in their roles, and yes, it is easy to fall in love with Sun Jae firstly because of his musical genius and secondly of his strong sex appeal and it is not hard to fall for Hye Won bearing her elegance, beauty and talent as a pianist. It is inevitable for these individuals to fall for each other bounded by their passion for piano playing. This is 10/10 movie for me which I will enjoy watching again and again.

minx May 04 2020 2:25 am Recently finished watching it on Netflix. Amazing series. Everyone is praising Yoo Ah in but I feel Kim Hee Ae was also did an incredible job. Her role was really complicated and she portrayed it well. What a talented actor she must be!. Both actors did amazing on their parts.

whynot May 03 2020 1:30 pm i come back to this page from time to time to read the comments. I must admit that i'm obsessed with this drama. It's purely beautiful. And yoo ah in is just amazing. Glad he got the international recognition he deserves. I saw burning and he was breathtaking.

Lorella Masseria Apr 20 2020 8:02 am A masterpiece!

sf Mar 28 2020 11:40 am Spoiler.

@Veronica Ten years.

Veronica Dec 28 2019 12:21 am ALERT!!! Possible SPOILERS. Please skip if you haven’t watched.

Hello, I just finished this series and it was incredible. I loved it very much. The only question I was left with (or did I miss it in the last episode?) but how long was the sentence? I don’t think that was specified and it left me at a cliffhanger. (Unless I missed it.)

Thank you

Jan P Oct 13 2019 10:30 pm Thus truly is a masterpiece of art. Yoo ah In is one of Koreas greatest actors. Incredibly talented! I wish they would make A sequel . This was a love affair as well as a love of music. I could watch it over and over again. You feel the fusing of their souls enmeshed and woven together by the musical chords .

JArmastus Sep 24 2019 4:32 pm my heart aches... those emotions bring me back to somewhere, can't help but cried, hoping for season 2 help me healed my broken heart ?

Editha almasa Sep 23 2019 11:57 pm Amazing drama, i love yoo ah in...

ken morand Aug 31 2019 2:08 pm My first Korean movie. Fantastic! Many evenings (nights!) spent watching, so absorbed I had to see the next episode! and sometimes the next! Wonderful music! How can I find name of the music, the composer, and the pianist? Is a sound track available?

AJ Aug 10 2019 8:33 am Yoo Ah In at a young age is one of Korea’s greatest actors, and this is one of its finest dramas. It is slow and leisurely, with great classical music the brilliant leads play themselves. The “love affair” is truly love, but there is also a love affair with music. My only point off is because I found the sub plots tedious when all I wanted was these two characters to play the music and love one another. The actors do both and create a masterpiece together, filled with tenderness, passion, and beauty.

Thomas Gam Jul 27 2019 5:19 pm I have just started to watch international movies at night before I go to bed ,I’ve watched Thai,Indian and this was my first Korean movie and wow everything about it was great from the directing to the acting,i hope to see more of this in the future especially with the talented and beautiful actress Kim Hee-Aa

imsorryiloveyou Jul 16 2019 1:02 am I hope there will be a next season, please. I love this drama?

Sakura Jul 07 2019 3:17 pm @Misa down below ... Is that from "I am sorry, I love you . " ?

Trudy Cohen Apr 17 2019 11:45 pm Outstanding series, beautifully acted. I really enjoy the South Korean romance/ dramas and have learned much about the culture from watching them. I'm glad to see I'm not the only one addicted.

Valerie Desharnais Mar 12 2019 9:57 pm This was amazing. I have watched it twice and hoped there would be a sequel. Amazing actors, script, directing and music. I have watched mainly Korean movies for the past two months and must admit I am addicted BUT this series is the most unforgettable and there is absolutely not one thing I can criticize. The two lead actors were perfect ??

Maria Rosa Johnson Feb 06 2019 5:31 pm I have watched 4 Korean series before.. but this one has been my favorite! Ihavewatched it twice already in the sat two days.. I loved the performance of the two major actors.. and the music... and the performance as pianist! Fantastic! I would like to know the name of the music that goes through the series! Thanks for such a wonderful how!

sandi criddle Jan 22 2019 12:17 pm i enjoyed the series very much. i would like to make a request, could i please get the name of the music played at the end of episode 3 and the start of episode 4? the music is played off and on all through the series, but i can not find it's name. i do not speak or understand the language, i have to read the translation. still thank you very much .

shereen mohip Dec 13 2018 5:59 am This drama dealt with such an elevating backdrop of piano classics and an forbidden love by two people whose lives were intercepted by their longing and love for exhilarating and haunting melodies They were like two lost souls searching for each other in this physical and mundane existience.

Katrina Dec 12 2018 3:53 pm Probably the best korean drama I've ever watched. The writer already has a masterpiece (Wife's Credentials) but in this particular work I think the director is even more phenomenal. I never watched a korean drama as well directed as this one. Somber in tone, slow and enchanting. If not for the excess of flashbacks i would say it's perfect.

Loa Fiaseu Nov 05 2018 6:57 pm Will they come out with another season?

Lisa Charaf Sep 05 2018 6:47 pm I love this show.. it brought out more emotions, than I ever thought I had.... Love it!

Asiah Aug 31 2018 10:33 pm One of the best korean dramas ever :))))

Misa Apr 08 2018 10:51 pm Just finished watching this one...and the verdict...10/10!...amazing...brilliant...beautiful....im quite picky about korean dramas...some of the high rating dramas like DOTS, MLFTS, masters sun n etc are not really my cup of tea..i tried to watch those but seriously..they were not really my preferences..i didn't even finish those until the end...but this one..for me..i would say...its the best korean drama that i have watched so far...Yoo ah in played the role brilliantly...i couldnt think of anyone that could have replaced him for the role...he was just perfect...i love how he shows his emotion towards kim hee ae...it was so beautiful....he was full of emotions and its look so pure...arghh..i just couldnt find a better words to describe how perfect he was in the drama...the other things that i dont really pay attention in other k dramas is the script..but when i watched this one..i kept saying to myself...the script is just so beautiful...i even think that the scriptwriter should get an award for this one...and quite suprised when i found out that the drama did get the particular award!....

This drama is definitely something different from the other k dramas...very refreshing...indeed...worth watching till the end!

Bil Apr 08 2018 9:58 am I thought the actor and actress in the poster were So Ji Sub and Song Ji Hyo hahahahah

Lemor Dec 30 2017 8:06 pm Watched the series twice and i keep checkinf each time for a new season... Hands downbthe best i have ever watched. Amazing love story and cast.. Could not have been better

LC Dec 04 2017 9:50 am This drama is one-of-a-kind. The combination of story, music, and acting is just amazing. Yoo Ah In is superb as always!

Ulysses Oct 03 2017 4:03 pm One of the best Korean series I have watched. The actors are amazing as well as the music. Spoil now. The plot is good, I would only want to know how much sentence did Oh hye won get, because I think it really matters for their relationship if she get one year or ten years. I would like to see a sequel on how this relationship actually works maybe in different environment eg Europe.

SN Aug 19 2017 12:40 am Hi, is there any other drama similar to this plot? I've already watched High School King of Savvy and Witch Romance and I Hear Your Voice which are all on noona romance. Thanks in advance !

Isaura Jul 22 2017 4:05 pm I may say this is very intense...9/10 for overal...especially the acting of the actors...the story written very precisely....but i dont have the time to really watch it seriously...i still think its too misterious in the end....

Twilight May 03 2017 12:06 pm Done watching! Not the usual...but i love it! No fancy words..no exaggerated scenes...just them. The emotions...actions...note in every music..everything touches me.As if I could see reality in it.Great Work!

whynot Dec 16 2016 11:23 am after re-watching for like 20 times, I am still amazed and deeply touched by this drama and by the breathtaking performance by Yoo Ah In. truly a masterpiece. and so, so different from the usual kdrama.

basdsf Nov 14 2016 1:30 am the preview sucks, but ill watch it.

simmi Nov 03 2016 11:02 am ok!!!....I am going to give u a very honest and most apt review of this drama!!!! well let me first tell you....that is not that one 'typical KOREAN drama' with lots of bubbelyness!!.....THIS IS ONE HELL OF A SERIOUS WATCH!!......ppl who are looking for any kind of entertainment, this is not for you......its like a RUSSIAN NOVEL!!!....substantive!...depth!..lengthy!...challenging to your guts!!....too serious!!...insightful...poignant....beautiful...thought provoking!!....and mature drama.....hahaha....quite literary!!.....still one of kind in my drama watching history... Glad i could finish it!!...bravo to me!!....'Music as a theme'...is why I chose to watch it!!!...:)...but do come prepared for this drama....and if u could survive this,believe me u are accomplished as a dedicated drama enthusiast....hehehe....ON lighter note after it TRY 'PAGE TURNER'....same genre!!...music...but very inspirational!!...light..youthful...beautiful..yup entertaining.....:)

somnolentpanda Oct 28 2016 8:45 pm very dragging emotionally but after you watched all the episodes you'll be satisfied. i agree, no shouting and all that excessive actions but still you can feel the emotions that they want to convey. beautifully made. unpredictable. open ended story but still im loving the way they presented the ending. :) thank you for this drama. :)

M.F. Mauduit Oct 02 2016 2:16 pm Would like a sequel, best acting and best treatment of that familiar scenario that I have ever, ever seen...music is fabulous too... let's have a sequel...

M.F. Mauduit Sep 24 2016 8:35 am Unbelievable acting! The best anywhere anytime, no screaming just facial expressions..and the music !!! Please make a sequel where they live happily ever after...Too powerful for words...

Jevo Jul 29 2016 8:21 pm At first i thought, I'll be didn't like it when i read the plot and poster, but wow i just amazed how epic the storyline each episode

nocturn Jul 04 2016 10:22 am im at a lost of words. just wow.

Wolverine Jun 12 2016 4:24 pm A+++. A M A Z I N G!

GZB May 17 2016 6:31 am It's been two years since I fell under the spell of this drama. How time flies!! Quite frankly, my best Korean drama. Hands down. It will be a while till we see production quality of this level. The script, the acting, the music, the directing.....everything came together in this drama to create perfection that cannot be replicated.

TMT May 16 2016 10:43 am A touching drama about love, age gap, poignancy of life, rich and poor how they live their life and values and also an examination of the life on how have one lived done pretty well that focuses more on naturalness and substance with a touch of candy but not too much.

Kyblbrd May 15 2016 7:40 pm Oly schmoly what a sexy drama. I'm only on episode 5 but I can understand the need to watch the drama 4 times (and then some)! Wow!

RaggyAOMG May 03 2016 1:54 pm I'm here after re-watching this drama for the 4th time.. and i still can't get over how beautifully it was made. This will forever be my number 1 drama. I don't get people whom saying the pair is disgusting, like, have you watched the drama? I mean YES you can obviously feel the age gap but that's one of its beauty factors.. idk how to explain this! :| Anyway, i'll come back to check the comments after i re-watch it for the 5th time. I know i will.

whynot May 03 2016 10:57 am outstanding! breathtaking performance by Yoo Ah In.

powder Apr 27 2016 11:09 am Great drama! After the Misaeng it is the second drama which I will remember for long time. I am deeply moved by the story and the making of the movie. Thank you for the actors! You were wonderful!

Barbara Apr 02 2016 1:33 pm Just finished 2 viewings back to back. Totally spent and all cried out. The music was the the 3rd major actor in the series. Can't remember the last time a film or series brought me so much joy and pain. Will watch again. LOVED IT! This was my first time watching Korean anything. Will look for more.

A new fan in the US.

Tony Killinger Feb 20 2016 11:45 am As an American the social issues of a love affair between a mature woman and a youthful lover are not nearly as dramatic as they might be for your typical Asian audience, it is just another story of two people with difficult circumstances. It just happens to be a very good story with an absolutely stellar musical score. It strikes me that, for once, the music is not entirely focused on difficult pieces played with accented power for a Korean drama. "Affair" is gentle on the senses, visual and audio, and the change is very much welcomed. I loved it.

Ashley B Feb 19 2016 1:45 am The age difference in this movie made me think twice to either watch this or not. But yeah, finished watching 10 eps in 2 days. I'm so eff-ed up. Good drama tho. LIKE FORREAL GOOD. No lie.

Ginger Feb 16 2016 2:48 pm It amazes me that so many viewers were disgusted by the age difference of this most exquisite authentic heart & soul story of intense great beauty . . . the agony of the human story. Please wake up to the fact that you are brain washed and mind controlled into being "disgusted" as a robot! (without heart or soul) = trans-human agenda. It's hidden in plain site all around you, even as stated in the script!

Many blessings of deep gratitude to all those that created this most raw, open & honest story that brought some very deep healing to this 66 times around the sun woman's heart & soul.

Allison Dao Feb 14 2016 11:08 pm I love this film. The Director did an excellent job in directing the special characteristics of each persons in the movie. It is a beautiful romantic but sad Love Story between a handsome young & most talented pianist & his exquisite most sensitive female 'mentor'. Thank you for a beautiful film. I love the story you built in this film! I laughed & cried with all the casts. I love your movies!!!

Kitiara Jan 31 2016 10:48 am I love everything about this mini series. The acting, directing, fashion, story, writing, background, characters, etc. Well done! The fact of the matter is that men historically have been with women 20 years + with little backlash. Now women are doing it and a lot of women have a problem with it??? Typically for a world where women are taught to be each other's enemies, rather that create a support system. Any ways I am 56 and my fiancée is 36. We have been together for 2 + years, very happy and madly in love and we don't care who doesn't like it. We laugh when misunderstood for being mother and son, people like to assume. Oh and he pursued me relentlessly for months before I finally give in to dating him. For him it was love at first sight. People need to get over it!

AnnisaAdiba Jan 30 2016 4:35 am i've been coming to this page like 15 times since 2014... just wondering should i watch it or not. to be honest, i'm not a fan of a noona-doengseng love story, especially if it's 20 years apart (just reading the synopsis already made my mood down)

then.... last night... just last night... i download 3 ep of this drama. i thought 3 ep would be enough for me to judge whether i'll like it or not....

oh my god... let me just tell u... whoever made the script... thank you!!!! it is so well written that (to me) the love and feelings of those two lead doesn't seems disgusting. and after i watch 3 of the ep, i cant even believe that kim hee ae is in her late 40s!! she could pull off an early 30s to me, so it made a cute couple with yoo ah in.

and like seriously, i'm new with yoo ah in to be honest, never knew how well he actually play the piano<3 and how well he could act so painfully yet so beautifully...

SO WATCH IT GUYS!! such a recommendation for those who like their heart skip a beat every time the love scenes come<3

Liz Jan 28 2016 12:52 pm I was prepared to skip this movie. I admit to being elated about not listening to myself! This drama was amazing! I agree with Nana wholeheartedly, this is not a drama for anyone that does not have a grasp of what life can hold. Life happens, get over it kids. This drama was well written and acted. The music, the older female/younger male, et al, made it leaps above the regular dramas and it is about time. Kudos to all involved in the making of this drama!

Jimmy Jan 23 2016 11:47 pm I finish this and I'm wondering will the be a second season

pixy Jan 11 2016 12:37 pm Continuing my comment below, I finished this drama few months ago and satisfied with the ending. It was very beautiful I think.

BTW for @Marjie, the answer of your question is yes, the OST is available for sale. At the beginning it was very difficult for me to get it, but fortunately finally I found it in the local music online store. You can find it under the name "An Affair OST". I bought 3 tracks which are my favorite ones: Four Hands, The Book and Warmhearted. Still listening them until now... somehow they give me peace..... :)

min Dec 28 2015 10:29 pm A great combination of actress, actor, writer, director and music director. The story is not my type, i dont like any stories about affair but i like classic music. At the first i wasnt sure if i can finish this drama but yoo in ha and kim hee ae performance made me cant stop watching this drama. Well it is of course not a drama for teenager who love a lovely dovely drama. Full of realistic, a dark stories of someone life. Sometimes life is not as lovely as we hope. I can understand why hye won love the talanted sun jae and i can understand why sun jae fall in love with the charismatic hye won. Anyway, i give a thumb up for the music director. He/she can make this drama beautiful and dark with the music. I really enjoy all the music. And also for the director, must be hard to make this drama, with his kind of story, to be more accaptable, but he did awesome. 수고했어요. 드라마는 너무 이쁘다. 음막 도 너무 아름답다.

Nana Dec 28 2015 2:53 am For those who are saying it's disgusting because of the age difference need to calm down. Probably those who are saying it are just little kids. like no this is a grown ups drama if you don't like just get the f**k out. The drama is obviously about a older lady and younger guy. Besides this drama is based off a 2005 Japanese movie called Toyko Tower. In the movie the lady was 20 year older than the guy and they ended up together. This drama shows a real side to how the real world is sometimes.

ginali Jul 11 2015 5:31 pm well, i watched this drama because of Yoo Ah-In. eventhough when I search about the female lead role I'm a bit dissapointed. HER AGE SAME AS MY MOM. and it made me shock. I've watched this dramas just maybe 2-3 episode only until Yoo Ah-In and Kim Hee-Ae make out. And I stop watching this drama because I think it's disgusting :"( But, the lead actor and actress act in this drama are amazing, but looking at them making out (19 years different) gave me goosebumps and I felt like, oh my god it's disgusting. (And yeah, Kim Hee-Ae really lucky) :D

saltypopcorn Jul 01 2015 7:06 am is this drama worth watching? i've seen the positive reviews and comments but remembering the lead actress is 20 years ahead of the actor makes me cringe

marjie Jun 20 2015 8:33 pm I loved this drama. Excellent acting and writing. I was wondering does anyone knows if there is a soundtrack available for sale?

pixy Jun 10 2015 3:32 am The affair is not right at all, but somehow during watching the drama I keep wishing them "please don't get caught". Haha, I must be not in the right mind either!! What @Francesca said is true, rather than watching a drama, it's more like watching a movie. With cinematography and beautiful backsound, this drama has all what it takes to entertain our eyes and ears. Glad that once in a while, I can see K-drama with things that really happen in real life, hence without amnesia or hidden chaebol son story. Kudos for writer, director and all cast! BTW, I'm only in the middle so I don't know what's the ending like.

Emma Jun 06 2015 8:00 am I've never met a female character like Oh Hye-Won. So eloquent in all her movements and the way she speaks. I found so much to admire in her even as a fellow female. Every single act she performed was done with such class and style. She was the perfect contrast to Lee Sun-jae, who was a bit rough and ready. I wish he dressed a lot better, because even rugged guys don't need to wear sweaters full of holes. I enjoyed the drama, every enriching and reminds us we are all humans and shouldn't always judge harshly.

kpopkitty Jun 04 2015 3:28 am Ugh, a drama about a dirty old bag wanting some young boy toy. Pass.

iLoveSJK Apr 30 2015 6:43 am In this drama, you will feel that true love truly exists, that very moment when Lee Sun-Jae cried (at night) because he can't do something to help Oh Hye-Won (or he just madly miss her), but for Oh Hye-Won, Lee Sun-Jae's love is more than enough to be strong in every struggles she encountered. One flaw that I noticed was the ending, it's lacking, it made me say "What!? I want season 2!". But it was really a great drama, highly recommended for those who seek genuine love. (I wish this kind of love exist in real life setting).

Keti Apr 15 2015 3:33 pm Thank you,brilliant drama.

Nne123 Feb 20 2015 12:49 am It takes a good writer, director, and great acting to have many people cheering for an adulterous relationship. This show was a master piece. Its as if the music, plot, sound all of it just suck you in. It is a WAO!!!!!.

Ozmo Feb 19 2015 8:58 pm Brilliant drama... great acting with moving music. Chemistry between the leads is good and believable. Kim Hee-Ae so good. But its the young Yoo Ah-In that held me captive in each of his scenes. He has a presence that holds the camera and you forget he is acting. It ran out of steam at the end, with the business corruption quite confusing. An excellent drama depicting a forbidden but all-too-human conflict.

Francesca Sep 05 2014 10:40 pm This is an awesome and perfect drama. Yoo Ah In and Kim Hee Ae showed amazing chemistry and acting skill. The storyline is very smart, intelligent and captivating. The cinematography is the best, you feel like watching a movie, not a drama. Not to mention the classical music and Yoo Ah In's piano playing scenes! Congrats for winning best directing & best scriptwriting in Baeksang Awards! Also Kim Hee Ae as Best Actress in Seoul Drama Awards for her role in this drama!

Ivy Aug 24 2014 12:04 am I love PIANO and Mozart, so much !!! High recommend kdrama. You are so beautiful stunning great unnie #KimHeeAe. Love you, much

thorn Aug 21 2014 3:59 pm ah you people ruin ending.. shame on you! start your rant with ***** spoiler ****** before you post carelessly please.. So far i am captivated by this drama.. only to be ruined first post i read here.. !

oritosola Aug 14 2014 9:52 am the ending is not well let them have the chemisty together.

Paulene Aug 13 2014 9:30 pm I am going to watch the Drama, coz I am a fan of Ah in yoo, I love his acting prowess. I'm going to wathc it next week.

boo Aug 13 2014 7:43 am This is a funeral to be boring drama.. what da heck of the ending ?

Ivy Aug 07 2014 10:13 pm Annyeonghaseyo,

Ahhh, this drama is really makes me amaze. I felt in love with Unnie #KimHeeAe (I just wonder how great #JiwonHa @hajiwon in your age (47th) in 2014, it will be represent your beauty Unnie #KimHeeAe).

Now, allow me to speak about your act: I love your role, the perfect, taught, smart and greedy as #DirectorOh , but most I really like your soul when you show me the love in your eyes to #LeeSeonJun in the first tome he played the piano in your house.

I like how you act in "live struggle" separated your professional ways with your painful in your heart because of #thechairman #MrsHan & the unmature #SeoYoumgWong the daughter of chairman of #SeoHanArtsFoundation company, also your love to that 20 years young man, the #dongsaeng #LeeSeonJun with his poor live, innocent, pure heart, everytine he open his mouth just can say: I love you teacher #OhHyeonWon.

KimHeeAe unnie actually your act to love that dongsaeng is represent my heart. Thank you so much for the great act, you delivered messages with good.

Kamsahamnida Ivy - USA.

omaa Jul 16 2014 6:38 pm Yoo ah in,I just want to say that I'm so in love with you to the extent that I don't really care if a writer made some blunders (as in the case of fashion king)there's this aura from you that just makes me melt.I wish u would read this.I'm your number one fan.just can't get enough of you.hope to see you in more movies.#Nigerian

Mfae Jul 03 2014 6:42 pm Awesome drama Two thumps up

Krysa Jun 27 2014 2:17 pm By far the highest level of k-drama I have ever seen before. So sensitive, beautiful and intensive. Thanks for this drama.

stranger May 30 2014 2:16 am Ah In did superb in Secret Love Affair, so did Kim Hee Ae. Probably his best role so far, an innocent young boy who knew nothing but gradually became a real man through his affair with an older woman. I usually hate a storyline involving younger man loves older woman, but this drama hit me so hard that even I wish Ah In engaged in a same kind of relation with Kim Hee Ae for real. Their chemistry was just so amazing and it makes me want to cry whenever I remember it.

Mala May 27 2014 12:03 pm THE Korean drama for people who don't like Korean dramas. Wonderfully made and thankfully different from most K-dramas.

Irina May 26 2014 3:12 pm There are so many good words about this drama. But I am not a fan of korean dramas at all. That is why I would like to thank all members of your team for the excellent work. Thank you very much!

Diane May 20 2014 6:24 pm This was a real look at the willingness to take a chance an at any age to love someone that sees you for the real person you are and they are willing to accept you flaws an all. Thank you!!

Lurker May 19 2014 6:21 pm One word , MASTERPIECE.

Edge May 17 2014 11:17 pm @Nastasia. - "An affair is always wrong but when a women cheats it's bc emotionally she missing something in her life and it's called love, affection and so much more!!!"

There you go guys, if you want to cheat on your girlfriend or wife just make sure you are doing it for love and affection from the other girl and you should be good to go. Heck most of the women on hear would apparently be taken by the "love story" of your infidelity alone.

xxxzxxx May 17 2014 4:25 pm @Nastasia. - "An affair is always wrong but when a women cheats it's bc emotionally she missing something in her life and it's called love, affection and so much more!!!"

This is bullshit - a woman cheating is just as wrong as when a man is cheating. It's funny how women always find a way to justify women cheating.

Hwa May 16 2014 12:59 pm This drama was amazing! I will never be hable to reach my expectations with other dramas cuz of SLA Son Jae and Hye Won had a chemistry way beyond for their age gap! I would love to see them together in another drama

CS May 16 2014 6:30 am This was a great drama and the ending was unexpected but beautifully executed. I wish the drama was continued to tell their life after getting out of the prison.

Erika May 15 2014 6:49 pm I am sooo disappointed! I was in love with this drama. The ending left me hanging! Does she get out of prison? Who is he when she gets out? What happened to the other characters? This is important information.

vindera May 15 2014 2:59 pm This drama was much better than expected. Both actors were great they really complemented each other. It was such a great match that you really forgot about the age difference. The ending was great!

Barbara May 15 2014 11:25 am Great love story.mend is better than expected

ManiLLa May 15 2014 8:14 am Awww ... young man really is in love, they both do. Real love holds no boundaries... True Love knows no reason, no boundaries, no distance, it just flows when it's there ... nobody shall cease... no inhibitions. Open ended story but both showed compassion most likely they'll wait and decide to stay together... who knows? As what Lee Sun Jae said she's his home and even though they ended up breaking up, at least they gave it a try. LOVE is more painful when you lost it as Dyland Park says, in Angel Eyes :-)

Najme May 15 2014 7:53 am Great !!!! It was one of the best series that I've ever seen But i wish this series was 20 episodes :( .... Love between Lee Sun-Jae And Oh Hye-Won was pretty much portrayed as the age gap between them was not very visible. I'm in love with Lee Sun-Jae and I was jealous Oh Hye-Won.

Yram May 15 2014 5:54 am How could this series have low ratings, I wonder. Perhaps because of the stigma that the word "affair" holds. This series is done in no way audacious, and causes one to just drop the word affair in "love affair" and make one believe that it is just love. The characters were very convincing; the 20-yr old guy did his best i.e. while playing the piano, the 40 yr old woman plays her character elegantly which makes you feel that she's a goddess from somewhere, and even down to the scene of her drunken husband... Oh and another thing, captivating musi

Luis May 14 2014 6:36 pm Beautiful drama, personally I don't favor love affairs but in this case I was hopping for a positive outcome for them, regardless of age. I feel that the sex scenes were done very tastefully and creatively, it is amazing what the mind can do to feel the blanks, specially in today's show it all age. It is ashamed that it was cut to only 16 episodes, at the beginning, I am pretty sure it was schedule for 20 episodes, at least that is what I read. However, still a very nice drama that was nicely done.

Kinggofing May 14 2014 5:16 pm Hold up, while watching the end of episode 16, I'm pretty pretty sure that i saw it here that it was going to be a 20-21 episodes, did it got axed cause of ratings?

CW May 14 2014 9:23 am The first thing that came to mind while watching this drama is how similar it is to the Mary Kay Leturneau (I don't think that is correct spelling) scandal. It is true story in the States if you haven't heard of it, google it. The difference being he was underage student and this is with a grown student. This drama was well done in many areas. It was a bit moody, but the music was a joy and although they were careful with love scenes, it was nice to see the focus to be more on them and less about sexual interest. It was simply presenting these two, trapped in their own worlds by society, meeting and because of their interest in their art, music, they are bonded. It's a lovely love story, but melancholy in tone. Very well done though.

Anna Lee May 11 2014 9:25 pm Great drama and performances. Oh Hye-Won is such a complex and interesting character. Hard to see a similar role for 40 something women in K-dramas. Kim Hee-Ae is great in this role and perfectly complemented by Yoo Ah-in. It's so well characterized the age difference you don't even think of. More than a love story I feel this is a drama about the corrupted world, the compromises you make and following one's ideals. And what is interesting is that it is the female character also who faces all this.

Farah May 11 2014 2:21 am A very intense, dramatic and sensual drama thanks to excellent work by everyone involve. Yo Ah In and Kim He Ae performance was so amazing, it so compatible and believable and I don't feel the age gap here. For their characters, I pray for their happiness and can be together in the end. Its too unbearable and heartbreaking love story but at the same time full with cunning politics KDrama infamous for..Yo Ah In should get an award for this performance, so does Kim He Ae. An all time favorite, this drama is not easy to fade.

Nastasia May 09 2014 4:50 pm I love it bc it's completely different of all the rest, bc no one deserves a marriage without love, bc the husband just cares about his job and the benefits he has from having this boy. That man doesn't love his wife!!! An affair is always wrong but when a women cheats it's bc emotionally she missing something in her life and it's called love, affection and so much more!!! Women are fragile and when we see that someone is caring for us an listens to us and is there for us, thats where our emotions gets the best of us thats where the trouble comes no women should be treated the way her husband does to her and for she being with this boy makes her feel alive again and wanted, bc he loves her for who she is and not for what she can give him, like everyone else in this drama!

rossie May 07 2014 6:07 pm This drama always makes me on my toes...so afraid to watch them together worried for them to get caught.I hate and love the love affair, feel sorry sometimes love has to be that way and life can be so cruel. I just in episode 9 when I wrote this, and the character great and daring acting kept me from one to another; the moment I want to quit here comes another heart thump plot line. I wish they can live together as a couple but in reality especially in Asian country finally the woman will back to his family life and the boy will find his another true love, the husband will not grant the divorce just to keep his ego while he actually never cares anything about the wife well being

ManiLLa May 07 2014 11:36 am So much dept to truth in this drama. We need a justifiable ending on how OHW will redeem her aggrieved character... Fighting! YO AH IN... Kim Hee Ae, you guys are awesome. You continue give justice to each character. Both deserves merit on your portrayal to your roles. Very effective talents. KUDOS!

Madonna K May 06 2014 1:48 pm This is an extraordinary television watching event. The script is flowing non-stop and the acting is superb! the amazing thing is the power of the music and its presence is the star of the show. The music ties the hearts of the lead actors together and the passion of the music expresses the power of their passion. Amazing! Thanks to everyone involved.

louise anne baker Apr 30 2014 9:03 am chemistry is what it is, and at such a level of sophistication and yet so natural! kudos for this show and superb acting and pairing of minds as well. intrigue and empathy, certainly breathes hope and breaks down silly taboos about what older men have been allowed with younger women... thank you korea entertainment! excellent music choices and the talent behind the hands, it seems so well "orchestrated" between the actors and the piano scores. both leads really shine with stellar performances. 5-stars of 5-stars

ManiLLa Apr 30 2014 12:16 am Oh Hye Won, a 40 year-old successful career woman ... a love affair with Lee Sun Jae, a 20 year-old innocent young man... 20 years gap doesn't feel like it ... LOVE THE CHEMISTRY and how the story unveils every episode. You just deliberately appreciate and understand their individuality. The intensity and complexity of the story line gives emphasis to the core value of the discreet characters that makes me grasps and want to justify their cause. I love the musicality theme, as well! Hope ending is favorable.

visby Apr 29 2014 1:03 am just cant wait for ep11!! nail biting episodes tho... oh and yoo ah in has a huge 'bulge'

zoya Apr 20 2014 2:30 pm I am loving this drama!! I thought that the age difference between the main actors would be awkward but it feels like their attraction for each other is genuine. The first episode can seem a little slow but from 2nd episode onwards the story picks up and is amazing! I highly recommend this drama.

seon Apr 19 2014 8:19 am Yoo Ah-In is an eccellent actor, especially in this role :) good luck oppa

IK Apr 17 2014 11:29 pm He looks too cute and baby looking for this character in secret affair , I wish he didn't selected this role.

Karen Apr 16 2014 11:06 am Cant wait

Yoouchunano Apr 11 2014 1:56 pm Yoo Ah-In, really this is an outstanding acting from you. the way you talk and act and even your body which i guess gained some weight to fit the role, it's all make the role unforgettable. i didn't expect that chemistry between you at first but gosh every time i see you together even not talking or looking for each other i feel love. Thank you for making me some different stuff and thanks for accepting this role it would fail without you.

jen Apr 10 2014 8:44 am Superb acting by Ah Yin. He really potray someone who is young n brave to express his love. The way he act innocent n truth expression to someone older is excellent. Nevett know he can act that part so good. Daebak Ah Yin.

ropi Apr 06 2014 12:27 pm Loving this drama. At first, I assumed it wouldn't flow too well because the story seemed to fit a rated movie rather than a sixteen week long drama. However, it's beyond what I could have imagined. It's amazing and only six episodes are out. UGH.

Jc Apr 03 2014 2:58 pm Not another cheesy love story...So far it's interesting.

Anso Apr 03 2014 12:12 am Finally..!!!!!!!. Seeing Bit of SINCERE kiss scene in korean drama!!!!! This drama is daebak!!!

Haje Apr 02 2014 1:22 pm This drama is just AMAAAAAZING ! yoo ah in is a wonderful actor and he always makes me surprised by his acting !!!! this is really the drama of the moment ! A MUST SEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! can't wait for more !!!!!!!!!!

Jumoke Apr 02 2014 4:13 am I'm dying....LITERALLY DYING!!! WAITING FOR THE NEXT EPISODES!!!! I have classes all day and when im finally able to rush home on Monday and Tuesday i rush to viki for subs and to watch. I had no expectations for this to be honest but i was captured. I was hooked and im hooked. I am obssess and addicted and seem to rewatch episodes over and over again just to make the days pass. It has been such a long time since i fell in love with characters, actors, and a drama so much that i can barely sleep without watching the episodes over. Yooh Ah In such a fantastic job and knew you could do something as powerful as this since i saw you four years ago in Sungkyunkwan Scandal and Kim Hee Ae.....im officially a diehard fan of urs.

tiya Apr 01 2014 6:18 pm OMG!!! Amazing actor yoon ah in ...love u . I like your drama very much... u r a great actor !!!!!!!

the3maples Apr 01 2014 12:40 pm Loving all pieces of music in this drama..., especially Fantasy in F Minor, D940 of Franz Schubert. The two lead actor and actress expressed their emotion and immersed them into the music very well.

Estrella Brillante Apr 01 2014 11:08 am Wow!!! what a way to end the week with episode 6. Great show. I love the subtleties and the attention to detail.

msenjo Apr 01 2014 3:57 am at first i thought this was just another lust powdered, dongsaeng noona dark drama that will left you mentally exhausted. But from the very first episode, shall i quote directly from the drama? 'I am a captured soul.' This drama is a work of art. Most of which i believe, because the chemistry the two leads able to create. You'll feel the pain, the joy, the sadness along with them. It's pure entertaining! i hope the director, actors, and crews can continue with this kind of excellence! Wish them all luck!

ps: and oh, my, Kim Hee Ae' charisma made her look so HAWT!

msenjo Apr 01 2014 3:55 am at first i thought this was just another lust powdered, dongsaeng noona dark drama that will left you mentally exhausted. But from the very first episode, shall i quote directly from the drama? 'I am a captured soul.' This drama is so good! Most of which i believe, because the chemistry the two leads able to create. You'll feel the pain, the joy, the sadness along with them. It's pure entertaining! i hope the director, actors, and crews can continue with this kind of excellence! Wish them all luck!

ps: and oh, my, Kim Hee Ae' charisma made her look so HAWT!

dina Mar 31 2014 2:49 am im a srilankan girl . All the srilankan girls crazy on you . I wached your every drama , I love you , your actings are awesome , WOW ..............................

Kukky Mar 27 2014 12:29 pm Such a beautiful drama TwT I love it already XD Can't wait for next episode...tho' I hope they could show the kisses not their backheads XD

nik Mar 26 2014 10:15 am I am watching Ep. 3 as I type this. This drama is OUTSTANDING so far. Joo Ah-In is a phenominal actor.

Wow. Simply, WOW!

devid Mar 25 2014 1:40 pm Love it !!!! Passionate kiss ep. Both r awesome :):):):)

nishu Mar 24 2014 11:43 pm Really! Amazing drama..specially lead actors r toooo good.

Aleksandra Mar 19 2014 5:33 pm Old man from YHCFTS <3333 Love this drama~

Pacha Mar 19 2014 4:36 pm I just don't understand why the episodes end so abruptly? I know there's a thing called a cliffhanger, but the scenes are broken up unevenly. Still curious about this pairing, though.

PeaceWon Mar 17 2014 4:24 am It will all fall down to chemistry. I think they are going to be able to pull it off. The you tube teaser was 20 minutes long and you can feel the tension popping. I really think its going to work because of the piano. LOL How funny is that? I suppose it never hurts that Yoo Ah In and Kim Hee Ae are seriously great in their fields.

Yuia Mar 16 2014 11:07 am @john: "This will be weird. They look like mother and son." Lol yeah that's the point of the drama, a very unusual relationship: there are tons of dramas and movies everywhere with couples looking like father and daughter, I guess the writers wanted to do the contrary. A pretty young-looking woman wouldn't have been really choking and it's cliché ("cougar" shit...).

I suspect some women in SK and Japan have a thing for young men, I don't blame them: I would be looking for a younger guy if I was unmarried and rich at her age lol!

john Mar 11 2014 2:17 pm This will be weird. They look like mother and son. It'll be a different story if the lead actress is Ko So Young or Ko Hyun Jung or even Kim Sun Ah. Anyone of those three would have been a better choice.

dojayi Feb 28 2014 9:32 am @kyoo Kim Hee Ae is a great actress, so no worries. Kim Hee Ae won 2013 Baeksang Award - Best Actress for A Wife's Credentials. The creator of A Wife's Credentials is also the creator of this drama. A Wife's Credentials is a highly praised by the critics, so set your high expectation on this drama.

Kyoo Feb 23 2014 2:52 am Looking forward to this drama. Although I'm not feeling Kim Hee Ae but, I'll watch this drama for Yoo Ah In. Hopefully their love story will be intense.

devie Feb 20 2014 5:28 pm i have cant to wait with this drama and this couple,kim hee ae and yoo ah in...... they are will to be good together.....

peanut Feb 11 2014 5:37 am feeling excited..can't wait to watch this drama...

Ilyo Feb 02 2014 11:14 am Can't wait for Yoo Ah-In! I think he can totally handle this type or role. Glad they choose Kim Hee-Ae.

yuna123 Jan 13 2014 7:23 am i have a feeling this drama will have a similar plot like the japanese drama "last cinderella"....the girl in that drama was 40 and the guy was in his 20-ties

devie Jan 08 2014 9:22 pm i can't wait this drama,omg kim hee ae with act with yoo ah in? ooooooohhhhh i have can't wait.. i love kim hee ae acting.... she is the great actress..

girlstrike Jan 08 2014 5:11 pm WOW 20 gaps love relationship, i wish i'm not going to be annoyed watching this drama.

True2U Jan 08 2014 12:16 pm LOL @ rainamega. She was the first person they gave the script. Then after awhile they spoke to him about it. So apparently Yo Ah could have passed, but he didn't so get over it.

olive Jan 08 2014 9:24 am OMG! Cant' waiiiit! Kim Hee Ae is SUCH a great Actress! Love her!

eme Jan 08 2014 1:39 am Wow I was not expecting Yoo Ah In to be casted still looking forward to it.

rainamega Jan 08 2014 1:36 am If only his partner not an older woman, -_-

ayubie Jan 07 2014 10:20 pm wow.. Yoo Ah In confirmed!!! cant wait ><

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