Actor Kim Ji-hoon has officially confirmed his appearance in the upcoming Coupang Play series Not About the Affair Now (tentative title) , continuing his streak of active projects. The announcement was made on February 5 by his agency, Big Picture ENT, which revealed that the actor will take on another transformative role in the new production.
Not About the Affair Now is a black comedy that revolves around two couples entangled in escalating conflicts. The story follows a popular influencer couple who built their brand on showcasing a seemingly happy family life, alongside their neighbors, a doctor couple currently involved in a messy divorce lawsuit. As the two couples become connected through overwhelming secrets, the narrative unfolds into a chain of explosive clashes where even infidelity becomes insignificant.
In the series, Kim Ji-hoon will play Jae-hong, the husband of Kyung-hee, portrayed by veteran actress Kim Hye-soo. Jae-hong is an actor who lives under the shadow of his highly successful wife. Known for his reliability and strong presence, Kim Ji-hoon is expected to anchor the storyline as the characters’ desires spiral toward extreme consequences.
Kim Ji-hoon has consistently demonstrated his versatility across multiple genres, including dramas and variety shows. Over the past year, he appeared in several high-profile productions such as the SBS drama The Haunted Palace, Amazon Prime series Butterfly, Netflix drama Genie, Make a Wish, TVING original Dear X, tvN drama Nice to Not Meet You, and Netflix variety program Crime Scene Zero. His busy schedule and consistent performances have marked what many consider the peak of his career.
Thanks to these achievements, Kim Ji-hoon received multiple accolades, including the Excellence Award in the Fantasy Category at the 2025 SBS Drama Awards, the Best Acting Award in the drama category at the 45th Golden Cinematography Awards, and the Best Acting Award in the OTT category at the 2025 Seoul International Film Awards. In January 2026, he also won the Multitainer Award at the 2026 Korea First Brand Awards, further solidifying his status as one of the industry’s representative actors.
Sources: Daum
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