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The Perfect Lie: episode 1 release date and time
Quick answer
The Perfect Lie premieres on MBC in Korea; in U.S. time that's Friday, October 30, 2026 at 8:50 a.m. ET (5:50 a.m. PT).
In the UK that's Fri, Oct 30 · 12:50 p.m., and in Australia Fri, Oct 30 · 11:50 p.m. (Sydney).
Streaming services outside Korea usually post new episodes shortly after the Korean broadcast; exact times vary by service and region.
Episode 1 release time in your time zone
| Time zone | Date and time |
|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | Fri, Oct 30 · 8:50 a.m. |
| Pacific (PT) | Fri, Oct 30 · 5:50 a.m. |
| UK | Fri, Oct 30 · 12:50 p.m. |
| Australia (Sydney) | Fri, Oct 30 · 11:50 p.m. |
| Korea (KST) | Fri, Oct 30 · 9:50 p.m. |
The Perfect Lie episode release schedule
| Ep. | Title | U.S. date | ET | UK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | 8:50 a.m. | Fri, Oct 30 · 12:50 p.m. | |
| 2 | — | 8:50 a.m. | Sat, Oct 31 · 12:50 p.m. | |
| 3 | — | 7:50 a.m. | Fri, Nov 6 · 12:50 p.m. | |
| 4 | — | 7:50 a.m. | Sat, Nov 7 · 12:50 p.m. | |
| 5 | — | 7:50 a.m. | Fri, Nov 13 · 12:50 p.m. | |
| 6 | — | 7:50 a.m. | Sat, Nov 14 · 12:50 p.m. | |
| 7 | — | 7:50 a.m. | Fri, Nov 20 · 12:50 p.m. | |
| 8 | — | 7:50 a.m. | Sat, Nov 21 · 12:50 p.m. | |
| 9 | — | 7:50 a.m. | Fri, Nov 27 · 12:50 p.m. | |
| 10 | — | 7:50 a.m. | Sat, Nov 28 · 12:50 p.m. | |
| 11 | — | 7:50 a.m. | Fri, Dec 4 · 12:50 p.m. | |
| 12 | — | 7:50 a.m. | Sat, Dec 5 · 12:50 p.m. |
Times are converted from the broadcast on MBC in Korea. Late-night slots there fall on the previous day in the U.S.
Cast
- Yoo Yun Suk as Min Jun Ho
- Seo Hyun Jin as Kang Ji Seon
Common questions
When does The Perfect Lie episode 1 come out?
The Perfect Lie premieres on MBC in Korea; in U.S. time that's Friday, October 30, 2026 at 8:50 a.m. ET (5:50 a.m. PT).
What time does The Perfect Lie come out?
It airs in Korea at 9:50 p.m. on MBC, which is 8:50 a.m. ET, 5:50 a.m. PT, 12:50 p.m. in the UK and 11:50 p.m. in Sydney. The U.S. date can be a day earlier than the date in Korea.
How many episodes does The Perfect Lie have?
12 episodes are listed so far; the last listed airs December 5, 2026. More dates are added as they're announced.
Source: TVmaze (CC BY-SA), updated October 10, 2026. All K-drama release dates →