Melo Movie
2025 South Korean television series
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Melo Movie (Korean: 멜로무비) is a 2025 South Korean romantic comedy television series written by Lee Na-eun, directed by Oh Chung-hwan, and starring Choi Woo-shik, Park Bo-young, Lee Jun-young, and Jeon So-nee. The series follows the intertwined lives of aspiring young individuals navigating love and challenges. It was released on Netflix on February 14, 2025.[2]
| Melo Movie | |
|---|---|
Promotional poster | |
| Hangul | 멜로무비 |
| RR | Mellomubi |
| MR | Mellomubi |
| Genre | Romantic comedy |
| Written by | Lee Na-eun |
| Directed by | Oh Chung-hwan |
| Starring | |
| Music by | Park Se-joon[1] |
| Country of origin | South Korea |
| Original language | Korean |
| No. of episodes | 10 |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | |
| Producer | Choi Joon-ho[1] |
| Cinematography | |
| Editors | |
| Running time | 57—74 minutes |
| Production company | Studio N |
| Original release | |
| Network | Netflix |
| Release | February 14, 2025 |
Synopsis
Ko Gyeom is a passionate film enthusiast who dreams of watching every movie ever made. He becomes a film critic, driven by his love for cinema. Kim Mu-bee is an aspiring film director with a complicated past. She's determined to make her mark in the industry, but carries emotional baggage. The two share a connection from the past, but a mysterious incident led them to drift apart. They reconnect 5 years later, with Ko Gyeom moving next door to Kim Mu-bee. This rekindles their feelings, but also brings back old wounds and unresolved issues.
Cast and characters
Main
- Choi Woo-shik as Ko Gyeom (32 years old)[3]
- Choi Ye-chan as young Ko Gyeom[1]
- An extra who becomes a film critic.
- Park Bo-young as Kim Mu-bee (32 years old)[3]
- Jo Eun-sol as young Kim Mu-bee[1]
- A woman who hates films but becomes a film director.
- Lee Jun-young as Hong Si-jun[3]
- A genius unknown composer and Ju-a's ex.
- Jeon So-nee as Son Ju-a[3]
- A screenwriter and Si-jun's ex.
Supporting
- Kim Jae-wook as Ko Jun[1]
- Gyeom's older brother.
- Ko Chang-seok as Ma Sang-u[1]
- A director.
- Kim Hee-jung as Kang Yeon-ju[1]
- Mu-bee's mother.
- Kim Young-woong as Park Sang-sik[4]
- Owner of a small video store.
- Cha Woo-min as Woo Jeong-hu[1]
- Choi Ja-un as young Woo Jeong-hu[1]
Special appearances
- Kim Da-hwin as Kim Hun-dong[1]
- Mu-bee's father.
- Eum Moon-suk as Kang-hun[1]
- An actor.
- Han Jae-In as Yu-rim (ep. 4-6)
- Si-jun's friend.
Episodes
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "It Will Become Scenic When Dawn Comes" Transliteration: "Achimi omyeon areumdaul geoya" (Korean: 아침이 오면 아름다울 거야) | Oh Chung-hwan | Lee Na-eun | February 14, 2025 |
| 2 | "Why So Serious" | Oh Chung-hwan | Lee Na-eun | February 14, 2025 |
| 3 | "Keep Your Friends Close, But Your Enemies Closer" Transliteration: "Chingudeul gakkai, heona jeogeun deo gakkai" (Korean: 친구들 가까이, 허나 적은 더 가까이) | Oh Chung-hwan | Lee Na-eun | February 14, 2025 |
| 4 | "It's Not Your Fault" Transliteration: "Ne jalmusi aniya" (Korean: 네 잘뭇이 아니야) | Oh Chung-hwan | Lee Na-eun | February 14, 2025 |
| 5 | "No One Can Prepare You for the Love and the Fear" Transliteration: "Sarangeun junbi eopsi chajaonda duryeoumgwa hamkke" (Korean: 사랑은 준비 없이 찾아온다 두려움과 함께) | Oh Chung-hwan | Lee Na-eun | February 14, 2025 |
| 6 | "Happy Ending Is Mine!" | Oh Chung-hwan | Lee Na-eun | February 14, 2025 |
| 7 | "Thanks for the Adventure Now Go Have a New One" Transliteration: "Moheomeul hamkke haejwoseo gomawo ije saeroun neoui moheomeul tteonabwa" (Korean: 모험을 함께 해줘서 고마워 이제 새로운 너의 모험을 떠나봐) | Oh Chung-hwan | Lee Na-eun | February 14, 2025 |
| 8 | "All You Need Is Love" | Oh Chung-hwan | Lee Na-eun | February 14, 2025 |
| 9 | "We Were Like Strangers Who Knew Each Other Very Well" Transliteration: "Urineun seororeul jal aneun ibangin gatassda" (Korean: 우리는 서로를 잘 아는 이방인 같았다) | Oh Chung-hwan | Lee Na-eun | February 14, 2025 |
| 10 | "Life Is a Beautiful, Magnificent Thing, Even to a Jellyfish" Transliteration: "Haepariegedo salmeun areumdapgo, ungjanghan geot" (Korean: 해파리에게도 삶은 아름답고, 웅장한 것) | Oh Chung-hwan | Lee Na-eun | February 14, 2025 |
Production
Development
Director Oh Chung-hwan, who directed Hotel del Luna (2019) and Castaway Diva (2023), and writer by Lee Na-eun, who wrote Our Beloved Summer (2021–2022), teamed up while Studio N managed the production of the series.[5]
Casting
In 2023, both Choi Woo-shik and Park Bo-young were reportedly cast and positively reviewing it. This marked a reunion between Choi Woo-shik and writer Lee Na-eun.[6][7] The next year, Lee Jun-young, Jeon So-nee, and Kim Jae-wook were cast to appear.[8][9][10] Choi, Park, Lee, and Jeon were confirmed to lead the series in February 2024.[11] On May 29, 2024 it was reported that Cha Woo-min was cast to play the role of Woo Jeong-hu.[12]
Reception
Critical response
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 100% of 6 critics' reviews are positive.[13] Carmen Chin of NME rated the series 3 out of 5 stars in her review.[14] Pierce Conran of South China Morning Post graded the series with 3+1⁄2 out of 5 stars.[15]
Accolades
| Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee / Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Cinematography Awards | 2025 | Best Actress (Special Acting Award - OTT Drama Category) | Park Bo-young | Won | [16] |
| Korea Drama Awards | 2025 | Excellence actor | Choi Woo-shik | Nominated | [17] |
