---
title: "Class of Lies"
year: 2019
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/class-of-lies-2019"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 90181
imdb_id: "tt10467640"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 16
runtime_minutes: 70
community_rating: 7.6
vote_count: 40
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Class of Lies (2019) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/class-of-lies-2019

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Class of Lies is a 2019 South Korean television series belonging to the crime, drama, mystery, suspense, and thriller genres. The plot follows Ki Moo-Hyeok, a lawyer with a high winning rate who cares only about money, whose reputation hits rock bottom due to a murder case at a high school, leading him to sneak into the school as a temporary teacher to regain his good name.

During his undercover work, he attempts to reveal a secret held by the students and teams up with Teacher Ha So-Hyun, a P.E. teacher who loves her students, as they face the students' secrets together. The series originally aired on OCN on Wednesdays and Thursdays from July 17 to September 5, 2019, and starred actors such as Yoon Kyun-sang, Keum Sae-rok, and Choi Yu-hwa.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A disgraced materialistic lawyer goes undercover as a temporary high school teacher to clear his name."

### Why Watch
- Follows a high-stakes undercover investigation inside a high school following a murder case.
- Features the dynamic between a money-driven lawyer and a dedicated physical education teacher.
- Explores the dark secrets harbored by students at the school.

### Caveats & Content Note
- The premise kicks off from a devastating blow to the main character's legal reputation due to a high school murder case.
- Tone & Suitability: The tone centers on crime and mystery elements arising from a high school murder case and hidden student secrets.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #undercover-investigation, #high-school-thriller, #crime-mystery, #disgraced-lawyer, #secret-investigation

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | The Roku Channel, OnDemandKorea, Tubi TV, Amasian TV | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, CJ ENM Selects Amazon Channel | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | None |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (16 Episodes)
A murder case happens in a prestigious high school.

## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 16
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 4 (25%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 12 (75%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Yoon Kyun-sang** as *Ki Moo-Hyeok*
- **Keum Sae-rok** as *Ha So-Hyun*
- **Choi Yu-hwa** as *Cha Hyun-Jung*
- **Lee Jun-young** as *Yoo Beom-Jin*
- **Choi Kyu-jin** as *Lee Ki-Hoon*
- **Han So-eun** as *Han Tae-ra*
- **Joo Se-Bin** as *Na Ye-ri*
- **Jang Dong-ju** as *Kim Han-Soo*
- **Jeong Da-eun** as *Jung Soo-Ah*
- **Shin Seong-ha** as *Ahn Byung-Ho*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where to stream Class of Lies?
Streaming availability information is not provided in the source materials.

### Q: Is Class of Lies worth watching?
It is a crime and mystery series starring Yoon Kyun-sang, Keum Sae-rok, and Choi Yu-hwa that follows a lawyer going undercover at a high school to solve a murder case.

### Q: What is the binge duration for Class of Lies?
The series aired on OCN from July 17 to September 5, 2019.

### Q: What are the essential episodes of Class of Lies?
Specific essential episodes are not detailed in the provided source material.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Class of Lies — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/90181)
- [Class of Lies (TV Series 2019)](https://simkl.com/tv/1083100/class-of-lies)
- [Class of Lies - Picture (Drama, 2019, 미스터 기간제) @ HanCinema](https://www.hancinema.net/korean_http:/www.hancinema.net/korean_http:/www.hancinema.net/korean_drama_Class_of_Lies-picture_1072476.html?mobilewebsite=1)
- [Class of Lies, Pt. 1 (Original Television Soundtrack), YUMDDA](https://www.qobuz.com/be-nl/album/class-of-lies-pt-1-original-television-soundtrack-yumdda/u20k4ojrandwc)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*