[E-Daily Starin YUN GI BACK Reporter] Actor Namgoong Min is once again taking on the challenge of captivating home audiences. Having established himself as an “actor you can count on” by delivering high-quality performances and strong ratings in every project, he now meets viewers in the new crime thriller *The Perfection of Marriage*, which centers on a married couple’s emotions as they spiral to extremes.

Premiering on the 4th, KBS2’s new Saturday-Sunday miniseries “The Perfection of Marriage” is a crime thriller that depicts a husband’s desperate struggle against a heartless criminal after his wife—who is on the verge of divorce—is suddenly kidnapped. Director Kim Jeong-hyun, known for “Hyper Knife” and “Day and Night,” is at the helm, and the cast includes Namgoong Min, Kim Dae-myung, Lee Seol, and Lee Sang-hee.
A preview clip released ahead of the premiere ramped up the tension right from the start. The clip features scenes showing that the relationship between Kang Tae-ju (Namgoong Min) and Ko Se-yoon (Lee Seol) has already reached an irreversible breaking point.
When Go Se-yoon throws a carabiner—a memento of their time together—into the trash, Kang Tae-ju declares the end of their relationship, saying, “Let’s break up. Let’s get a divorce.” However, Go Se-yoon stands her ground, stating, “I’m not getting a divorce,” and coldly retorts, “I don’t want to do anything you want.”
The conflict escalates to a fever pitch. When Kang Tae-ju demands a divorce once again, Go Se-yoon retorts with the cryptic remark, “Maybe it’ll be possible if one of us dies,” creating a suffocating sense of tension. Even in this brief clip, the couple’s relationship—where affection has turned to hatred—is vividly captured, heightening curiosity about the story’s future developments.
In particular, this drama has been drawing significant attention even before its broadcast, as it marks Namgoong Min’s next project. Having led box-office hits across various genres—including *Stove League*, *Black Sun*, *The 1,000-Won Lawyer*, and *Lovers*—he is set to deliver an intense portrayal of a man driven to the brink. It remains to be seen whether Namgoong Min, who has been recognized for both his box-office appeal and acting prowess, will once again drive up the ratings.
“The Perfection of Marriage” also promised a strong sense of immersion right from the first episode by weaving together divorce, kidnapping, and crime all at once. With its unique blend of romance and crime thriller, combined with the actors’ solid performances, it is garnering attention as a highly anticipated series set to dominate the small screen this summer.
“The Perfection of Marriage” premieres on the 4th at 9:20 p.m.