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Secret Relationships
Hangul
비밀사이
Hanja
祕密사이
Revised RomanizationBimilsai
McCune–ReischauerPimilsai
Genre
Created byJeong Soo-yun
Based onSecret Relationship
by McQueen Studio
Written byLee Yoo-jin
Directed byYang Kyung-hee
Starring
Country of originSouth Korea
Original languageKorean
Production
Production companies
Original release
NetworkWatcha [ko]

Secret Relationships (Korean: 비밀사이) is an upcoming South Korean BL romance workplace television series created by Jeong Soo-yun, written by Lee Yoo-jin, directed by Yang Kyung-hee, and starring Kim Jun-seo, Cha Sun-hyung [ko], Cha Jung-woo, and Kim Ho-young. Based on the Kakao webtoon of the same name by McQueen Studio, it depicts the complicated relationship between Da-on and the three men surrounding him. It is scheduled to premiere on Watcha [ko] on February 27, 2025, and will also be available for streaming on FOD in Japan and on iQIYI in selected regions.

Synopsis

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Jung Da-on has a difficult financial background. This has shaped his life and occasionally causes misunderstandings with others who view his resourcefulness negatively. He works hard to overcome his past and create a brighter future for himself. He finds himself in a love triangle with two men, Shin Jae-min and Joo Sunghyun. Jae-min tutored Da-on in high school. He has helped Da-on through difficult times, and Da-on trusts and relies on him. Da-on harbors lingering feelings for Jae-min. Sung-hyun is Da-on's work colleague. They initially have a strained relationship, but Sung-hyun develops feelings for Da-on and tries to be open and honest about his feelings. Da-on struggles with his feelings for both men. He is grateful to Jae-min for his previous support and still has feelings for him. At the same time, he is drawn to Sung-hyun's genuine and caring personality.

Cast and characters

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A young man who's worked hard to overcome a difficult financial background. He's resourceful and determined, but sometimes his past experiences lead to misunderstandings with others. He finds himself in a tricky situation, caught between his feelings for his former tutor and a new attraction to his colleague.
Da-on's work colleague. Initially, they have a somewhat antagonistic relationship. However, he develops feelings for Da-on and is very open and honest about his affections. He seems to be a more straightforward and caring individual.
  • Cha Jung-woo as Kim Soo-hyun[3]
A man who grows while experiencing wounds and pain.
  • Kim Ho-young as Shin Jae-min[4]
Da-on's tutor in high school. He provided support and guidance during Da-on's difficult times, and Da-on still has strong feelings for him.

Production

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In July 2022, Cradle Studio announced that they pushing forward to dramatized the BL webtoon Secret Relationships written by McQueen Studio.[5] Five months later, the production of the series was confirmed.[6]

In November 2024, it was reported that Playlist Studio would be producing its first BL drama along with Kakao Entertainment and Fuji Television. Writer Jeong Soo-yun, who wrote Hope or Dope (2022) and Tastefully Yours (2025), participates as the creator. The series is written by Lee Yoo-jin, who worked with Jeong, and directed by Yang Kyung-hee, who has worked on numerous BL dramas such as Love Tractor (2023) and The Time of Fever (2024). In addition, the cast lineup were revealed to be Kim Jun-seo in his first lead role along with Cha Sun-hyung [ko], Cha Jung-woo, and Kim Ho-young. Principal photography began on November 9.[7]

Release

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Secret Relationships was scheduled to be released in the first quarter of 2025.[7] Watcha [ko] announced that it would be their first exclusive series on their platform in 2025.[8] The release date was confirmed to be on February 27.[9] It will also be available for streaming on FOD in Japan and on iQIYI in selected regions.[10]

References

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  1. ^ Park, Ro-sa (November 8, 2024). 위아이 김준서, BL 드라마 '비밀사이'로 연기 첫 도전 [WEi Kim Jun-seo, first acting challenge in BL drama 'Secret Relationships']. My Daily (in Korean). Retrieved February 14, 2025.
  2. ^ Ahn, Byung-gil (November 8, 2024). 차선형 '비밀사이' 캐스팅...직진 본능 가동 [Casting of Cha Sun-hyung in 'Secret Relationships'...Straightforward instinct activated]. Sports Kyunghyang (in Korean). Retrieved February 14, 2025.
  3. ^ Jung, Hee-yeon (November 8, 2024). 신인 배우 차정우, 윤계상과 한솥밥...BL드 ‘비밀사이’ 주연 발탁 [New actor Cha Jung-woo, working under the same company with Yoon Kye-sang...Selected as lead in BL drama 'Secret Relationships']. Sports Donga (in Korean). Retrieved February 14, 2025.
  4. ^ Son, Jin-ah (November 8, 2024). 김호영, '비밀사이' 출연...BL 드라마 첫 도전[공식] [Kim Ho-young, Appearance in 'Secret Relationships'...First Challenge in BL Drama [Official]]. MK Sports (in Korean). Retrieved February 14, 2025.
  5. ^ Kim, Kyung-yoon (July 2, 2022). 숨어 보던 BL툰 양지로...카카오웹툰 연재 BL작품 첫 영상화 [Hidden BL Toon Yangjiro...First Video Adaptation of Kakao Webtoon Serialized BL Work]. Yonhap News (in Korean). Retrieved February 14, 2025.
  6. ^ Kim, Kyung-yoon (December 6, 2022). 인기 BL 웹툰 '비밀사이'...드라마, 카페, 향수까지 IP 확장 [Popular BL webtoon 'Secret Relationships'...IP expansion to drama, cafe, and perfume]. Yonhap News (in Korean). Retrieved February 14, 2025.
  7. ^ a b Ji, Minkyung (November 9, 2024). [단독] 위아이 김준서→차선형, BL '비밀사이' 출연 확정..원작 인기 이을까 (종합) [[Exclusive] WEi Kim Jun-seo→Cha Sun-hyung, confirmed to appear in BL 'Secret Relationshops'...Will it continue the original's popularity? (Comprehensive)]. Osen (in Korean). Retrieved February 14, 2025.
  8. ^ Yeon, Seung (November 27, 2024). 왓챠, 익스클루시브 시리즈 '비밀 사이' 국내 독점 서비스...내년 1분기 공개 예정 [Watcha, Exclusive Series 'Secret Relationships' Exclusive Domestic Service...Scheduled to be Released in the First Quarter of Next Year]. The Seoul Economic Daily (in Korean). Retrieved February 14, 2025.
  9. ^ Park, Jung-sun (January 31, 2025). BL 웹툰 원작 '비밀 사이', 2월 27일 왓챠 공개 [BL Webtoon Original 'Secret Between', Released on Watcha on February 27th]. JTBC (in Korean). Retrieved February 14, 2025.
  10. ^ 이렇게 우린 행복하기만 할 줄 알았다... 네 남자의 격정 로맨스 [비밀 사이] [We thought we would be happy like this... Four men's passionate romance [Secret Relationships]] (in Korean). South Korea: Playlist Studio. February 6, 2025. Retrieved February 14, 2025 – via YouTube.
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