Love, Lies (2016): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Love, Lies is a 2016 historical drama directed by Park Heung-sik, starring Han Hyo-joo as Jung So-yool, Kim Su-an and Chun Woo-hee. It runs 2 hours and earned $3.2 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h (120 min)
- Director
- Park Heung-sik
- Original language
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Korean - Studio
- Lotte Entertainment
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Love, Lies About?
The premise of Love, Lies without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
So-yool and Yeon-hee, once close friends with aspirations of becoming top artists in Seoul, find their bond tested by love and ambition. When Yoon-woo, So-yool’s former love and a talented songwriter, falls for Yeon-hee’s captivating voice, a wave of jealousy and insecurity overwhelms So-yool. As their friendship unravels, So-yool’s desperate longing and resentment lead her to make a shocking choice, determined to destroy the burgeoning romance between the two lovers.
Love, Lies Cast & Characters
Han Hyo-joo leads the cast as Jung So-yool, with Kim Su-an as Young Jung So-yool and Chun Woo-hee as Seo Yeon-hee. Directed by Park Heung-sik; 17 actors are credited in all.
- Director Park Heung-sik
- Han Hyo-joo as Jung So-yool
- Kim Su-an as Young Jung So-yool
- Chun Woo-hee as Seo Yeon-hee
- Park Sung-woong as Police Chief
Also Starring in Love, Lies
· 13 more- Bek Hyun-jin Park Il-sung
- Yoo Yeon-seok Kim Yoon-woo
- Lee Han-wi Manager
- Jang Young-nam San-wol
- Kim Young-min PD
- Ryu Hye-young Kim Ok-hyang
- Geum Sae-rok Adult Gisaengs
- Kim Bo-yoon Ha-poom
- Kim So-suk Alteration Shop Woman
- Choi Jeongeun Baby Gisaeng
- Kang Chae-min Boy
- Cha Ji-yeon Lee Nan-young
- Ahn Na-young Adult Gisaengs
More from Park Heung-sik
More films directed by Park Heung-sik: A Birth, Children of Heaven, The Railroad and Bravo, My Life!.
Love, Lies Plot Summary
What happens in Love, Lies from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In Imperial Japanese-occupied Korea, Jung So-yul, Han Hyo-joo, is a gisaeng-in-training at one of the last remaining gwonbeon, where she learns to sing jeongga, the refined classical songs reserved for Korea’s upper class. So-yul is the daughter of a renowned gisaeng who also serves as the institution’s headmistress, shaping her into a poised, highly polished performer. Seo Yeon-hee, Chun Woo-hee, arrives at the school after being sold by her father who cannot take care of her, and the two girls form a deep, protective friendship that anchors them through the pressures of the gwonbeon.
Full summary
The whole story of Love, Lies, scene by scene
Love, Lies Box Office
Love, Lies grossed $3.2 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$3.2M
- International
- $3.2M
Love, Lies Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Love, Lies.
How Well Do You Know Love, Lies?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the main female protagonist training to become a gisaeng?
Love, Lies Also Known As
15 alternative titles, including “Haeuhhwa” and “Haeeohwa”.
- Also known as
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- Haeuhhwa
- Haeeohwa
- 解語花
- Love Lies
- 헤어화
- 愛を歌う花：2016
- 해어화
- 解语花
- Кохання і Обман
- Szerelmek, hazugságok
- Amor
- Mentiras
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- Tình Yêu Giả Dối
- Красавица
- 愛を歌う花
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Love, Lies FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Love, Lies, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Love, Lies?
Love, Lies runs 2 hours (120 minutes).
When was Love, Lies released?
Love, Lies was released on April 13, 2016.
Who directed Love, Lies?
Love, Lies was directed by Park Heung-sik.
More films by Park Heung-sik Who is in the cast of Love, Lies?
Love, Lies stars Han Hyo-joo as Jung So-yool, Kim Su-an as Young Jung So-yool and Chun Woo-hee as Seo Yeon-hee, among 17 credited actors.
How much did Love, Lies make at the box office?
Love, Lies grossed $3.2 million worldwide.
Does Love, Lies have a post-credit scene?
No. Love, Lies has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Love, Lies in?
The original language of Love, Lies is Korean.
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