KBS2’s upcoming thriller drama The Husband has released new stills showing Lee Seol in a terrifying situation. The actress plays Go Se Yoon, a hospital chairwoman who gets kidnapped right after her husband asks for a divorce. The new images give viewers a clear look at the fear her character experiences during the abduction.
The drama stars Namkoong Min as Kang Tae Joo, a neurosurgeon who becomes a fugitive while trying to save his wife. Lee Seol takes on the role of Go Se Yoon, the wife who finds herself in extreme danger. The show is set to premiere very soon, and the production team has been sharing promotional materials to build excitement.
Lee Seol’s Character Faces a Nightmare Kidnapping
Lee Seol plays Go Se Yoon, the chairwoman of We Are Together Hospital. She is married to Kang Tae Joo, played by Namkoong Min, who works as a neurosurgeon at the same hospital. On the surface, they appear to be a successful couple. But their marriage is falling apart behind closed doors.
The newly released stills show Go Se Yoon sleeping peacefully while wearing an eye mask. But things take a dark turn when she wakes up and discovers something or someone in her bedroom. She looks shocked and confused. Soon after, she gets abducted and wakes up in a strange place. Sitting on a cold concrete floor, she is clearly terrified.
The production team shared that Go Se Yoon is the character who starts the chain of events that connects all the other characters in the story. Her kidnapping becomes the main driving force of the entire drama.
The Marriage Falls Apart Before the Crisis
Namkoong Min‘s character Kang Tae Joo asks for a divorce just one day before his wife gets kidnapped. This timing makes everything more complicated. When Go Se Yoon goes missing, Kang Tae Joo becomes the main suspect.
Stills from the drama show the couple attending a hospital event together. They sit side by side on stage, but their expressions tell a different story. Kang Tae Joo looks at his phone, showing no interest in his wife. Go Se Yoon watches her husband’s every move, aware of the distance between them.
In one scene, Kang Tae Joo suddenly stands up and leaves while his father-in-law is still speaking. This unexpected action draws everyone’s attention and raises questions about what is really going on between them. The tension between the couple is clear even before the kidnapping happens.
Lee Seol’s Dedication to the Role
Lee Seol put significant effort into preparing for her character Go Se Yoon. She cut her long hair short to achieve a more sophisticated look for the role. The actress also thought carefully about her character’s style.
When reading the script, Lee Seol thought of pearls when imagining Go Se Yoon. She personally searched for and selected pearls to create custom earrings and a necklace for her character. This attention to detail shows how much she wanted to bring the character to life.
“The script was incredibly gripping from start to finish. Above all, I had always wanted the opportunity to work alongside Namkoong Min, an actor I deeply admire and trust, so I accepted the role without hesitation.”
Lee Seol also shared her thoughts about Go Se Yoon’s emotional state. The character has complicated feelings toward her husband. She is a workaholic who refuses to give up either her career or her family. But her life gets thrown into chaos when she gets kidnapped by Noh Man Hee, played by Kim Dae Myung, the day after her husband brings up divorce.
The Villain and Other Key Characters
Kim Dae Myung plays Noh Man Hee, the criminal who kidnaps Go Se Yoon. His character poster shows him with a chilling expression. The caption on his poster reads, “People have a limit to how much they can endure. And I’ve reached that limit”. This suggests his character has a backstory that led him to commit this crime.
Lee Sang Hee plays Kim Kyung Ae, a mysterious woman. Her character poster shows her sitting on stairs with an enigmatic smile. Her caption says, “How could someone do that… it’s not like this is a movie”. Her role in the story remains unclear, adding to the suspense.
Teasers Show Intense Action and Suspense
The drama has released multiple teasers showing the high-stakes action. In one teaser, Kang Tae Joo fires a gun into the air and shouts, “Don’t come any closer!” He speeds away while being chased by police cars. A news report reveals that he has become a wanted fugitive after fleeing during an investigation into his wife’s kidnapping.
The teaser also shows Go Se Yoon running in fear while being chased by someone. Kang Tae Joo declares, “I’m going to bring Se Yoon back no matter what,” as he searches through a dark building with a flashlight. The teaser ends by asking how far Kang Tae Joo is willing to go for his wife.
Another teaser shows a tense conversation between the couple. Lee Seol’s character says, “This is all your fault!” and Namkoong Min responds, “Let’s break up”. An anonymous voice asks Kang Tae Joo, “Did you solicit the murder of your wife to someone who you met for the first time yesterday?” This question hints at the mystery surrounding the kidnapping.
The Premise of The Husband
The Husband is a thriller about a man on the verge of divorce who gets caught up in a desperate fight with a dangerous criminal to rescue his wife. Namkoong Min plays Kang Tae Joo, a neurosurgeon and hospital director. Lee Seol plays his wife Go Se Yoon, the hospital chairwoman.
The drama explores what happens when a marriage that is already falling apart faces an extreme crisis. Kang Tae Joo becomes the prime suspect after his wife disappears. He must find the real kidnapper while also dealing with the police who are chasing him.
The show has 12 episodes and falls under the crime thriller genre. It is a weekend miniseries that will air on KBS2.
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Release Date and Where to Watch
The Husband will premiere on July 4, 2026 at 9:20 p.m. KST. The drama will air on KBS2 in South Korea.
For international viewers, the show will also be available on Disney+ starting on the same day. This means fans around the world can watch the thriller as it airs.
Lee Seol is known for her previous work in dramas like “Between Him and Her”. Namkoong Min has starred in popular shows like “My Dearest” and “The Veil”.
The drama marks a reunion for Namkoong Min and Lee Seol, who previously worked together on the SBS drama “Our Movie”. It is also Lee Seol’s return to KBS dramas after eight years.
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