by Hazel Jung, June 4, 2023
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Scheduled to premiere on the 19th of this month on Genie TV, Lies Hidden in My Garden is a suspense thriller based on a bestselling novel of the same name. The story revolves around two women who lead completely different lives but meet due to a mysterious smell from the backyard. With a strong cast including Kim Tae Hee as Moon Joo Ran, Im Ji Yeon as Choo Sang Eun, Kim Sung Oh as Park Jae Ho, and Choi Jae Rim as Kim Yoon Beom, the drama raises anticipation for a well-crafted thriller that combines artistic quality and popularity.

In the teaser, Joo Ran sends chills down viewers' spines with the line, "I remember that smell." As a character who becomes confused after encountering the smell of a corpse in the backyard, her mention of the smell hints at the smell of a dead body. Furthermore, her disturbing actions, such as digging with a shovel in the backyard like a person consumed by madness and fearfully peering through curtains, create a mystery that traps the viewers in bewilderment. This raises curiosity about the secret that Joo Ran holds, involving the memory of the smell of a corpse.

On the other hand, Sang Eun's character teaser video reveals the shocking event surrounding him, piquing interest. It is revealed that Sang Eun's husband, who had been subjecting him to violence, suddenly died. Nonchalantly, Sang Eun utters the words, "My husband died." This dry delivery leaves viewers in awe. Moreover, Sang Eun's vacant expression as he eats ice cream in the bathroom and his ambiguous laughter and tears make it impossible to determine his true emotions. Additionally, he is dressed in mourning attire while chewing on an apple, showcasing his precarious and enigmatic behavior, creating curiosity and tension. The mysterious circumstances surrounding the sudden death of Sang Eun's husband and his inscrutable inner thoughts raise questions about what kind of mystery lies beneath.

The Genie TV original drama Lies Hidden in My Garden will be available on Genie TV, Genie TV Mobile, and ENA starting June 19th.

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