Kim Hyang-gi Makes a Surprise Debut as a BL Novel Writer! New Stills for “The Absolute Value of Romance” Released

Actor Kim Hyang-gi is back with a teen romance that captures the bold imagination of Generation Z. The Coupang Play series 〈The Absolute Value of Romance〉 has confirmed its release on April 17, and has unveiled brand-new stills that highlight the protagonist Kim Hyang-gi’s irresistible, unexpected charm.

“Teachers are the main characters in my novel?”... The dangerous creative instinct of an ordinary high school girl

〈The Absolute Value of Romance〉 is a series about a high school student who writes BL romance novels featuring the school’s handsome male teachers—when her story collides with reality in an unexpected way, sparking a whirlwind school life featuring Uijoo (played by Kim Hyang-gi).

In the revealed stills, Uijoo appears to be lost in thought, her expression as if she’s been swept away by her imagination, giving you a peek at the romantic moments unfolding in her mind. But in another set of stills, you can catch her pedaling a bicycle and sprinting at full speed, or hiding in dense bushes—creating a tense atmosphere that hints her writer persona, “Lee Muk,” isn’t exactly smooth or easy, raising even more curiosity.

The serious charisma of popular author “Lee Muk”… A three-dimensional character brought to life by Kim Hyang-gi

Uijoo’s concentrated look while writing on her laptop shows a side completely different from her everyday self at school. The seriousness she embodies the moment she transforms into the star author “Lee Muk,” who commands countless readers online, showcases the acting range Kim Hyang-gi has built.

Since debuting in 2006, Kim Hyang-gi has built a solid filmography with major works such as
〈Along with the Gods〉
,
〈The Witness〉
, and
〈The Admiral: Roaring Currents〉
. In this new project, she will shuttle between the lovable warmth and the sharp observational talent of a writer, promising viewers an exhilarating hit of dopamine.

Exclusive release on Coupang Play at 8:00 PM on April 17… Free viewing for everyone

A rambunctious story where imagination and reality intersect, 〈The Absolute Value of Romance〉 adds the fresh, daring premise of a “BL novel writer” to the natural, wholesome feel that’s unique to the teen drama genre, previewing something new and exciting.

As anticipation builds for what kind of ending Uijoo’s wild imagination—sparked by the arrival of the flower-boy teachers—will lead to, 〈The Absolute Value of Romance〉 will have its first release on Coupang Play on Friday, April 17, at 8:00 PM. Anyone can enjoy it for free, not just Coupang Wow members.