R.C Hello, my Crazy about Korea! yes their K-dramas Favorites are those who have them on the edge of the seat, with a fast heart and questioning the morality of each character, get ready. Netflix He is about to launch one of the most intense series of the year.
East Friday November 7 premieres globally ‘As You Stood By’, an 8-episode psychological thriller that unites two of the most powerful actresses we have seen on the platform: Read you-mi (The unforgettable player 240 of Squid Game) and Jeon So-Nee (The star of Parasyte: The Gray).
The most recent information just came out of the Drama press conference in Seoul (made this Wednesday), and we bring you all the details of why this series is your next obsession.
What is “As You Stood By” about? A friendship and a deadly plan
The plot is a direct blow to consciousness. Based on the acclaimed Japanese novel ‘Naomi & Kanako‘, the series follows two close friends: Hui-su (read you-mi) and Eun-Su (Jeon So-Nee).
On as you stood by, Hui-su He lives a daily hell, suffering brutal domestic violence at the hands of her husband, Jin-Pyo (interpreted by Jang Seung-Jo). Eun-Su, seeing the suffering of her friend and feeling isolated by her own traumas, proposes a desperate and terrifying solution: murder him.
What follows is a chain of consequences that will test your friendship, your sanity and your morality.
A stellar duo: the chemistry that goes through the screen
The heart of this K-drama It is the emotional chemistry between the two protagonists. At the press conference, both actresses revealed that their real-life bond was key to building the intense confidence their roles required.
‘Lee You-mi is a person with a very healthy and positive attitude‘, he commented Jeon So-Nee. ‘She was always a reliable partner‘.
For his part, Read you-mi He added: ‘From the first time I saw her, I felt that So-Nee was a warm person… the process of working together was fun and full of confidence.‘.
The cast also has the talented Lee Mu-saeng (d)The Glory, , Thirty-nine), who interprets So-Baek, an unexpected ally who discovers the plan of women and, by helping them, also finds the courage to face their own traumas.
A Thriller with Consciousness: Respect in Treating Violence
One of the most important points highlighted by the director Lee Jeong-Lim (known for her work in VIP and Revenant) was the conscious decision of Do not sensationalize violence.
Knowing that the issue of domestic abuse is incredibly sensitive, the director explained that she avoided showing explicit physical contact.
‘We were aware that visually displaying violent scenes could be disturbing,’ the director said. read. ‘We try to express the brutality of the situation by showing what happens before and after, instead of the act itself. I felt that we should approach it very carefully.’
This approach allows the drama to focus on the psychological thriller and the emotional torment of the protagonists, instead of exploiting only physical suffering.
The Mystery of the Korean Title: “It Was You Who Killed”
Although the title in English is ‘As you stood by‘, ‘The Korean title is much more provocative: ‘It Was You Who Killed’.
The director explained that this ambiguity is intentional: ‘It could literally mean that you killed someone, or that the murdered person could be yourself. It could also be the story of someone who is an accomplice or a simple spectator‘.
This play on words invites us to ask ourselves: Who is the real culprit? Only who executes the act, or also ‘while you stared’?
The tension is just beginning: what happens After of the crime?
If you think the tension ends with the murder, you are wrong. The actress Jeon So-Nee He gave us the perfect advance: the real thriller begins just as the protagonists believe that his nightmare is over.
‘After Hui-su and Eun-Su They get through something big, there’s a moment when they think everything is resolved, but that’s actually where things start again,’ Jeon said. ‘That moment, when they wonder,Are we finally free now?, while simultaneously feeling anxious, it will be very interesting to see’.
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When and where to see “As You Stood By”?
- Global Premiere: Friday, November 7, 2025.
- Platform: exclusively on Netflix.
This K-drama promises to be a dark and emotional exploration of female solidarity, revenge and the limits of morality. Prepare your theories (and your nerves)!
Everything you need to know about “As You Stood By” and its cast (FAQs)
1. Where have I seen the leading actresses before?
You have seen them in the greatest successes of Netflix!
- Read you-mi (hui-su): It is a global star thanks to Netflix. won an award Emmy (the first Korean actress to do so) for her role as Ji-Yeong (Player 240), the friend of SAE-BYEOK on Squid Game. It was also the hated Lee Na-Yeon In the zombie thriller all of us are dead and, more recently, the protagonist with super strength in Strong Girl Nam-Soon.
- Jeon So-Nee (Eun-Su): is the protagonist of Parasyte: The Gray, where he plays Jeong Su-in, the woman who coexists with the parasite ‘Heidi’. She is also known for her roles in romantic dramas such as Our Blooming Youth and When My Love Blooms.
2. And the rest of the cast? They are also very well known.
The supporting cast is top notch and you will surely recognize them:
- Jang Seung-Jo (Jin-Pyo, the husband): He is an incredibly versatile actor. You have seen him as the national security agent Lee Gang-Mu in snowdrop, like elite detective Oh Ji-hyeok in The Good Detective, and also had key roles in Encounter (like Song Hye-kyo’s ex-husband) and Wife family.
- Lee Mu-saeng (So-Baek, the ally): He is one of the most sought-after supporting actors. He is world famous for his role as the chilling psychopath killer and ally of Lim Ji-Yeon’s revenge in The Glory. It was also Son Ye-jin’s love interest in Thirty-nine and neurosurgeon Kim Yoon-ki in the world of the married.
3. Have the actresses Lee You-mi and Jeon So-Nee worked together before?
No, “As you stood by” is the first time they work together. However, at today’s press conference (November 5), both mentioned that they developed a very strong chemistry and friendship off camera, which, according to them, was essential to film the emotionally intense scenes of the drama.
4. What exactly is the series based on?
It is based on the acclaimed Japanese mystery novel ‘Naomi to Kanako’ (Naomi and Kanako), written by Hideo Okuda and published in 2014. The novel was so popular in Japan who also had his own adaptation to J-Drama of 10 episodes in 2016. The original story focuses on how a woman convinces her friend, victim of abuse, to murder her husband and make him go through a disappearance.
5. Does actor Jang Seung-jo play two roles?
Yes. According to information from the press conference, Jang Seung-Jo Interpret a double paper in the drama. Interpret A Jin-Pyo, the violent husband of Hui-su (Lee You-mi), and also another character who is physically identical to him. This is crucial to the plot, since (just like in the original novel) the protagonists plan to use this ‘double’ to create a perfect alibi.
6. Where did I see actor Jang Seung-Jo and Jeon So-Nee together?
If you feel that the cast has past connections, you are right! Though Jeon So-Nee I had not worked with Read you-mi, yes he worked with Jang Seung-Jo previously. Both were part of the cast of the K-drama ‘Encounter’ (2018), starring Song Hye-Kyo and Park Bo-Gum.
7. If I like this kind of drama, what other K-dramas should I see?
If you are attracted to the combination of psychological thriller, female solidarity, and morally ambiguous crimes, you should see:
- Little Women: Three poor sisters are involved in a deadly conspiracy against Korea’s richest and most powerful family. (Available on Netflix).
- the world of the married: A domestic revenge thriller where the perfect life of a doctor falls apart when she discovers her husband’s infidelity. (Available on Netflix).
- mine: Two women in high society struggle to protect their lives and their secrets within a family Chaebol (Multi-millionaire), taking them to a mysterious murder. (Available on Netflix).
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