Lee Jun-hyuk Cast as Perfect Heir in Calm Lies

Lee Jun-hyuk is set to return to the romance genre with a striking new role. The actor has been confirmed as the male lead of the upcoming drama Calm Lies, where he will transform into a third-generation chaebol heir with a flawless exterior and a deeply complex inner world.

A Perfect Heir With a Hidden Edge

In the series, Lee Jun-hyuk will play Tae Joon-seob, the grandson of TK Group’s powerful chairman and widely regarded as the most perfect figure among Korea’s elite conglomerate families.

His life begins to shift when copywriter Yeon Woo-kyung suddenly enters his world, pulling him into:

• a high-stakes succession battle
• an emotionally charged romance
• long-buried family conflicts

Although Tae Joon-seob appears cold and untouchable, the character carries emotional scars and hidden vulnerability. The role is expected to highlight Lee Jun-hyuk’s ability to balance restrained charisma with delicate emotional depth.

From Popular Novel to Anticipated Drama

Calm Lies is based on a well-loved romance novel and is currently in the early stages of planning. With the male lead now confirmed, production is expected to accelerate.

The story combines classic chaebol romance elements with corporate power struggles, creating a narrative that blends:

• office and family politics
• layered character psychology
• a slow-burning love story

A Shared Universe With Iseop’s Romance

One of the biggest talking points surrounding the drama is its connection to Iseop’s Romance, which recently cast Lee Jong-suk as its lead.

Both series:

• are written by author Kim Eon-hee
• exist within the same fictional universe
• explore different romantic storylines tied to the TK Group world

This has already sparked anticipation among fans, who are looking forward to seeing how the two male leads present contrasting chaebol characters and completely different romance dynamics.

A New Side of Lee Jun-hyuk

Through Calm Lies, Lee Jun-hyuk is expected to present a more distant and aristocratic image than his previous roles, while still delivering the emotional nuance that defines his performances.

The project signals another major step in his career as he takes on:

• a full-scale romance lead
• a multi-layered chaebol character
• a drama with built-in fandom from its original novel

What to Watch For

With its popular source material, interconnected story world, and the casting of Lee Jun-hyuk, Calm Lies is already emerging as one of the most talked-about romance dramas in development.

And at the center of it is a character who looks perfect to the world but begins to unravel the moment love enters his life.