Unmasking the The Twisted Truth behind Three Names, Three Lives, Three Murders 

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The upcoming mystery-thriller series “Mask Girl” follows a normal office worker as she rises to fame as a masked online model, falls from grace, and ends up in prison as inmate #1047. Although she puts on a good front, she is actually planning her escape.

The Kim Mo-mi character on the Korean-produced show is played by three different actors: Ko Hyun-jang, Nana, and a newcomer whose name hasn’t been released yet. Each actor contributes a unique shade to this character as she transforms throughout the series.

The suspense-filled series also features an ensemble of vivid characters. Here’s a snapshot of the key players.

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• Kim Mo-Mi: Forced to live three lives under three different names, – Kim Mo-Mi, the corporate employee Showgirl A-reum, and Prisoner Number 1047 – she becomes this enigmatic character who relishes the applause and adoration of her online audience, even as her life off-camera is filled with unhappiness due to her complex appearance. An unforeseen incident triggers her transformation into a murderer, adding yet another identity to her tumultuous life.

• Ju Oh-Nam: Played by Ahn Jae-hong, he is an office worker whose only pleasure is watching internet broadcasts after work. When he realizes Mask Girl is his co-worker Kim Mo-Mi, he develops a fixation that takes over his life. Ahn describes his character as “a company employee who wants to erase his presence during the day, and to show his presence in his own world at night.” The actor focused on depicting “a man’s heart that started with the wrong direction right from the beginning,” raising anticipation for his portrayal of the character’s hidden depths.

• Kim Kyung-Ja: Portrayed by Yeom Hye-ran from The Glory, she is a mother whose entire world revolves around her son. When her son goes missing, she begins a relentless pursuit to find him. Yeom says: “I hoped that Kim Kyung-Ja’s revenge would not be motivated only by her motherhood.I wanted to include various complex conflicts originating from her age, religion, and other beliefs, and I had many discussions about these conflicts, which arise as she rushes towards a large and clear goal called revenge.” Her nuanced analysis has sparked curiosity about the character.

“Mask Girl” was written and directed by Kim Yong-Hoon, and it was produced by House of Impression and Bonfactory (respectively owned by CJ ENM and Fifth Season). He calls the three protagonists “injured, marginalized individuals,” all of whom are caught up in a murder plot.

With its layered characters and intricate plot, Mask Girl is set to redefine mystery-thrillers. Prepare to unmask the truth of Mask Girl, beginning August 18, only on Netflix.