Love in Sync
Upcoming South Korean television series
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Love in Sync (Korean: 공감세포) is an upcoming South Korean romantic comedy television series written by Jeong Yeon and Kim Sung-rae, directed by Kim Chil-bong, and starring Kim Myung-soo, Kang Min-ah, Kwon So-hyun, and Shin Woo-gyum. The series depicts a woman who denies empathy and a man who embraces it learning emotions anew after a surreal event called "emotional transference" causes their worlds to collide. It will be released simultaneously on Lifetime, U+ Mobile TV, and Disney+[a] on July 4, 2026, at 22:50 (KST) in South Korea. It's also set to be released on Viu in selected regions.
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| Hangul | 공감세포 |
| Hanja | 共感細胞 |
| Lit. | Empathy Cell |
| RR | Gonggam sepo |
| MR | Konggam sep'o |
| Genre | Romantic comedy |
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| Directed by | Kim Chil-bong |
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| Country of origin | South Korea |
| Original language | Korean |
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Cast and characters
Main
- Kim Myung-soo as Cha Eun-hwan
- A psychological counselor, who finds his life upended by a sudden incident that throws his emotions and daily routine into chaos. Just as he is struggling to cope, someone from his past reappears, setting off a chain reaction that reshapes his life and heart.[1]
- Kang Min-ah as Yoo Ji-an
- A former girl group member who became an actress. Her acting skills come under fire due to her lack of empathy, throwing her into crisis. However, working with counselor Eun-hwan sparks an "emotional transfer" that helps her regain her emotional depth and grows.[1]
- Kwon So-hyun as Han Yi-jin, an actress and Ji-an's rival[1]
- Shin Woo-gyum as Dong-kyung, Eun-hwan's best friend[1]
Supporting
Production
Development
The series is directed by Kim Chil-bong, who helmed Numbers (2023) and The Second Husband, and co-written by Jeong Yeon and Kim Sung-rae. It is produced by WeMad, LG U+, and MBC C&I. This project is led by the global media company A+E Korea, which handled production investment and global distribution, and distribution in Japan and Asia has already been completed.[1]
Casting
In February 2026, Kim Myung-soo and Kang Min-ah were confirmed to lead the series.[3][4] The next month, Kwon So-hyun joined the cast.[5] By June 2026, the main cast was confirmed to include Kim, Kang, Kwon, and Shin Woo-gyum.[1]
Release
Notes
- Only available in South Korea and Japan