Name: Where the Truth Lies
Genre: Thriller & Suspense, Crime & Mystery
Released: 2009-09-09
Rating: 8.3
Cast: Jang Geun Suk, Jung Jin Young, Shin Seung Hwan, Oh Kwang Rok, Kim Min Kyung

Jang Geun Suk is a popular South Korean actor, model and singer. Born on August 4, 1987, he started working as a child model at the age of 5 after being discovered by a talent agent. In junior high school, Jang Geun Suk attended school in New Zealand, where he learned to speak both English and Japanese. He made his acting debut as a child actor in 1997 in the television sitcom “Selling Happiness,” going on to star in many popular television dramas into adulthood, including “Mary Stayed Out All Night” (2010), “Love Rain” (2012), “Beautiful Man” (2013), “Jackpot” (2016) and “Switch” (2018). Jang Geun Suk also began contributing songs for the soundtracks of some of his dramas and released his first single, “Let Me Cry,” in 2011, becoming the first non-Japanese artist to debut at No. 1 on the Oricon single charts.

Jang Geun Suk

Jung Jin Young is a veteran South Korean actor. Born on October 16, 1964, he is a prolific film actor who is best known for his roles in “Gangnam Blues” (2015), “Once Upon a Time in a Battlefield” (2003) and its sequel “Battlefield Heroes” (2011), “Sunny” (2008) and “King and the Clown” (2005). He also has starred in the popular television dramas “”Dong Yi” (2010), “Brain” (2011), “Love Rain” (2012), “Angel Eyes” (2014) and “Glamorous Temptation” (2015). Jung Jin Young also served as MC of the television variety shows “I Want to Know” (2002-2006), “Human Survival Challenger in Hawaii” (2011) and “I Am a Singer 2” (2012).

Jung Jin Young

Shin Seung Hwan is a South Korean actor. He was born in Busan, South Korea, on December 12, 1978, and made his acting debut in 2001. Since then, he has appeared in a wide variety of films and television dramas, including “Damo” (2003), “Giant” (2010), “Immortal Classic” (2012), “Shine or Be Mad” (2015), and “The Golden Holiday” (2020).

Shin Seung Hwan

Oh Kwang Rok is a South Korean actor. He was born on August 28, 1962 and made his acting debut in 1996. Since then, he has appeared in numerous films and television dramas, including “Big Issue” (2019) and “Forbidden Dream” (2019).

Oh Kwang Rok

Kim Min Kyung was a South Korean actress who was born on September 27, 1960. She began acting in a theatrical troupe in 1979 before winning the Best Newcomer award at the Korea Theater Festival in 1981. She eventually transitioned into screen acting, and appeared in films such as “Tazza: The High Rollers” (2006), “Someone Behind You” (2007), “Where the Truth Lies” (2009), and “Pipeline” (2021). She died at the age of 61 on August 16, 2021.

Kim Min Kyung

Song Joong Ki is a popular South Korean actor and MC. Born on September 19, 1985, he was a competitive short track speed skater during high school, competing in the National Games three times before an injury forced him to quit the sport. 

Song Joong Ki made his acting debut in the 2008 film “A Frozen Flower” and went on to star in “A Werewolf Boy,” which became the biggest box office hit for a melodrama in Korean cinematic history. Song Joong Ki also has starred in many popular television dramas, including “Sungkyunkwan Scandal” (2010), “A Tree With Deep Roots” (2011), “The Innocent Man” (2012) and “Descendants of the Sun” (2016). He also hosted the music show “Music Bank” from 2009 to 2010 and was a cast member of the popular variety show “Running Man” from 2010 to 2011. 

The talented actor also published the book Beautiful Skin Project, a health and beauty guide for men.

Song Joong Ki

In 1997 Seoul, a shocking murder occurs in the Itaewon District when a college student is found stabbed to death in a fast food restaurant restroom. Two Korean-American friends, Robert Pearson (Jang Geun Suk) and Alex "AJ" Jung (Shin Seung Hwan), become prime suspects after being seen arguing and handling a knife before the body's discovery. As both men claim innocence and accuse each other of the crime, the determined Prosecutor Park (Jung Jin Young) must unravel the complex case and uncover the truth behind the murder. With tensions high and conflicting testimonies, the investigation becomes a challenging pursuit of justice. This movie was based on a true story and explores the intricate dynamics of a murder investigation. "Where the Truth Lies" is a 2009 South Korean movie that was directed by Hong Ki Seon.

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