by Lily Alice, December 6, 2023
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tvN's historical melodrama Sejak: Charmed Deceit has confirmed its premiere date for January 21, 2024. 

Sejak: Charmed Deceit is a story of King Lee In, caught up in the peril of royal and political conflicts, and Kang Hee Soo, who, while trying to seduce the king to get revenge, feels herself drawn to him. 

Actor Jo Jung Suk (Hospital Playlist) plays the male lead, Lee In, a strong and compassionate king. 

Shin Sae Kyeong (Arthdal Chronicles: The Sword of Aramun) will be the female lead, Kang Hee Soo, a woman who approaches the king to seek revenge. 

The unveiled poster captures Lee In and Kang Hee Soo as opponents in a game of baduk (Go)

Lee In can be seen immersed in contemplation while holding a baduk stone, his gaze fixed on Kang Hee Soo's fingertips. While Kang Hee Soo, engrossed in the game, carefully plays her move. The text reads, "The one who stirred the world. The one who stirred the heart."

The K-drama also stars Lee Shin Young,  Park Ye YoungYang Kyung Won, and Jo Sung Ha, among others. 

Sejak: Charmed Deceit premieres on January 21 and will release the first and second episodes on the same day.

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