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As kids, they were at turns friends and foes. As adults, they’re two crazy successful people living on opposite sides of the world. When a chance meeting throws them together again, will their relationship blossom into something more? From Hometown Cha-Cha-Chacreators Yu Je-won and Shin Ha-eun, the romantic K-drama Love Next Door — Netflix’s No. 4 non-English language series — stars Jung So-min as Bae Seok-ryu, a businesswoman who’s returned to South Korea to get her life back together, and Jung Hae-in as Choi Seung-hyo, a prominent young architect.

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Seok-ryu (Jung So-min) is supposed to get married in the US a month from now … so why’s she back in South Korea trying to hide from her family? Turns out, life hasn’t been easy on the overachiever lately, and she’s looking for a fresh start.

No Gain No Love is a South Korean romantic comedy-drama series written by Kim Hye-young. The tvN series follows the story of Son Hae-yeong, an ambitious young woman trying to convince her neighborhood convenience store employee, Kim Ji Uk to marry her so that she doesn’t miss out on a promotion. No Gain No Love stars Shin Min-a (Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha) and Kim Young-dae (Shooting Stars) in the lead roles with Han Ji-hyun, Lee Sang-yi, Jeon Hye-won, and Lee Yoo-jin starring in supporting roles. So, if you loved the cute romance, hilarious comedy, and likable characters in No Gain No Love here are some similar South Korean shows you should check out next.

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Marriage Contract is a South Korean romantic drama series written by Jung Yoo-kyung. The Mbc TV series follows the story of Kang Hye-soo, a single mother who agrees to marry a Chaebol...

Seok-ryu and Seung-hyo have known each other since childhood, their moms are best friends, and they … can’t stand each other. So when they run into each other as adults, it feels like nothing has changed. Except — uh oh — are these two catching feelings? The romantic K-drama Love Next Door, starring Jung So-min and Jung Hae-in, follows two young adults who stumble into romance after reuniting in the neighborhood they grew up in. For more lighthearted romantic K-dramas about a guy and a gal falling for each other when they least expect it, read on.

From Yu Je-won and Shin Ha-eun, the people behind the phenomenal romantic comedy-drama series Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha, we just got a new South Korean series to swoon over in Love Next Door. Starring Jung Hae-in and Jung So-min in the lead roles, the tvN series follows the story of Bae Seok-ryu as she tries to reboot her life after calling off her marriage and leaving her job in America to move back home, where she meets her childhood frenemy Choi Seung-hyo, and they begin to fall for each other. So, if you loved the great leading couple, a heartfelt story, and relatable characters in Love Next Door here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha is a South Korean romantic comedy-drama series developed by Kim Je-hyeon. Based on a 2004 romantic comedy film titled Mr. Handy, Mr. Hong by Kang Seok-beom and Shin Jung-goo,...

Love Next Door centers around two childhood friends who have reconnected as adults. Seok-ryu, played by Jung So-min, recently returned to Korea after living and working in the US. Now she’s sorting through some major life changes as she reconnects with people from her past. Seung-hyo, brought to life by Jung Hae-in, is an ambitious architect still living in their hometown. Though his career is taking off, some personal matters seem unresolved. These two have known each other since they were kids, when their mothers would force them together. While they still relentlessly bicker like siblings, their bond runs deep below the surface.

Supporting both main characters are friends and family. Kim Ji-eun stars as Mo-eum, Seok-ryu, and Seung-hyo’s childhood friend, who understands them well. Now a paramedic, she offers care and advice. Meanwhile, their mothers continue competing over their children’s success, giving the show fun comic relief.

Have you checked out Love Next Door on Netflix yet? It's easily the best K-Drama to be released in August, so we strongly recommend adding it to your watchlist. Not only does it have an interesting premise that'll grab your attention right away, it also stars two well-known South Korean actors in the leading roles.

It's a Korean romantic comedy series coming from Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha creators Yoo Je-won and Shin Ha-eun. You might also recognize Je-won from his previous directorial work on the hit Netflix K-Drama Crash Course in Romance, while Ha-eun can be recognized for previously writing for the Korean shows Argon and The Crowned Clown.

It tells the love story of a project manager named Bae Seok-ryu, who decides to return to her hometown, hoping for a fresh start in life, and an old childhood friend and young architect, Choi Seung-hyo, with whom she shares a complicated past.

Netflix recently released a new Korean drama titled Love Next Door, and people can't stop talking about it. In fact, it's currently ranked on Netflix's top 10 TV shows list as of Aug. 19. The first two episodes dropped on Aug. 17 and Aug. 18, and there are still so many more left to be released. If you’ve added this show to your watchlist and are looking forward to checking it out, we must share with you all there is to know about it, including the release schedule.

Love Next Door is of the romance genre, like most Korean series usually are. Actually, it's a romantic comedy series that was helmed by Yoo Je-won from scripts written by Shin Ha-eun. They had previously worked together on the hit K-Drama Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha.

The rom-com tells a frenemies-to-lovers story between Bae Seok-ryu, a product manager who returns to Korea to reboot her life, and Choi Seung-hyo,...

As if my praise for the first episode wasn’t enough, I feel the urge to make a compelling case for Love Next Door. We get exactly one scene in this episode that would imply some sort of romantic feeling between the main couple, but I’m already deviously rooting for them. Maybe it’s that I’m biased towards the actors, but I truly felt a lot of joy watching them, especially Jung So-Min, who is delightful in this role, both in the happy and melancholic moments. While we still haven’t seen enough of Jung Hae-In yet, I’ve got to say the look was made for him, and it’s wonderful to see his hair up. Love Next Door Episode 1 ended with Seung-Hyo handing Seok-Ryu over to her mother for a proper beating. Let’s jump into episode 2 to find out if she’s still doing okay...

The highly anticipated new K-drama Love Next Door has finally begun with Jung Hae-In and Jung So-Min in the leading roles. As soon as this show was announced, it was obvious it would get fantastic viewership, and seeing how the first episode has played out, I’ve got to admit that I think it’s going to be a favorite of 2024 for many. I know I might be speaking too soon, but with the two actors in the leading roles having such incredible popularity globally and in South Korea, I’m pretty sure I’m right. We’ve got many K-dramas this year that remind us of the rom-coms from what I like to call the golden era of K-dramas, 2013-2016. Love Next Door looks like it’ll join that list too. But with all this said, I won’t take any more of your time and jump straight into the first episode.

Love Next Door is a South Korean romantic comedy-drama series directed by Yoo Je-won from a screenplay by Shin Ha-eun. The tvN drama series is streaming on Netflix and it follows the story of the love story of two people who grew up together and parted ways but now they are finally back together looking to find meaning and love in their lives.

The romantic comedy-drama series certainly has that charm that most K-drama fans love and it seems like it will be another hit among Netflix’s K-drama fans after Queen of Tears, which became the most popular Korean title on Netflix so far. So, if you are going to tune in for Love Next Door, we are here for all the information you will need to keep watching the series.

Love Next Door – Episode Guide (When Will the New Episodes Come Out?) Credit – Netflix

Love Next Door consists of sixteen episodes in total.

The charismatic leading duo of Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Ji-won are finally here with their much-awaited romantic comedy-drama series Queen of Tears. Written by Park Ji-eun, the Tvn series follows the story of a high-profile married couple on the brink of divorce. While, for some time the love between them has faded, a piece of shocking news begins to bring them closer. Queen of Tears also stars Park Sung-hoon, Kwak Dong-yeon, and Lee Joo-bin. So, if you enjoyed the comedy and romance in Queen of Tears, here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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Go Back Couple (also known as Couple on the Backtrack or Confession Couple) is a Korean comedy-drama series written by Kwon Hye-joo. Based on a Naver webtoon titled Do It One More Time by Hong Seung-pyo and Kim Hye-yeon, the series follows the story of...

South Korea is one of the world’s biggest exporters of popular culture. From K-pop to K-dramas, Parasite to BTS, the East Asian country knows how to reach an international audience. Korean TV, especially K-dramas, have long been of interest to western markets, but it’s no longer just the Korean diaspora or romance drama fans underserved by western markets checking out K-dramas, international watchers of Korean dramas have become much more “mainstream” in the last few years, especially with Netflix’s increased focus and investment in the region.

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Netflix has played a major role in this expansion of Korean TV into the global market. The streamer has not only scooped up an impressive backlog of Korean originals as a global distributor,...

Stars: Seo In-Guk, Dong-Yoon Jang, Choi Gwi-hwa, Dong-il Sung, Park Ho-San, Moon-Sung Jung, Jung So-Min, Jang Young-Nam | Written and Directed by Hongsun Kim

Project Wolf Hunting begins with a mass return of Korean criminals captured in the Philippines. As they’re being led through Seoul airport somebody with a grudge against one of them detonates a suicide bomb killing himself, his target, and everyone else in the vicinity. To avoid a repeat of this, the next group is to be transported on the Frontier Titan, a specially fitted out cargo ship and delivered to a pier in Busan harbour to which the public doesn’t have access. I guess simply flying them into a military base never crossed anyone’s mind.

The Frontier Titan leaves Manilla with forty-seven criminals, twenty guards, two medics, and the ship’s crew. At least that’s what they think they’re leaving with because...

The Netflix and tvN K-drama Alchemy of Souls switched their female leads from Jung So-min to Go Yoon-jung. The second half of the storyline required Go to return to her role as Nak-su, as her character sparked a love story with Jang Uk. Actor Lee Jae-wook starred as Jang Uk alongside Go for Alchemy of Souls Season 2. Their on-screen chemistry was impeccable, and the actor had blush-worthy praise for his co-star.

Go Yoon-jung and Lee Jae-wook in ‘Alchemy of Souls’ Season 2 | via tvN Lee Jae-wook had no problem with the change in the female lead for ‘Alchemy of Souls’

In the first season of the K-drama, Jung So-min played multiple roles. She played the consciousness of Nak-su while portraying herself as the character Mu-deok. While the storyline unraveled, she also played the long-lost Jin daughter and priestess, Bu-yeon. Fans were blown away by Jung’s capabilities and her on-screen relationship with Lee Jae-wook.

Netflix has developed more than a list of riveting and well-received K-dramas over the years. But one K-drama that has fans and professionals still raving is Alchemy of Souls. Helmed by the Hong Sisters, the fantasy K-drama interweaved magic, destiny, friendship, treacherous danger, and a fated love story. Lee Jae-wook led the Alchemy of Souls cast as Jang Uk with co-stars like Go Youn-jung and Jung So-min. Since the end of the K-drama in early 2023, some of the cast have taken on new roles.

The cast of fantasy K-drama ‘Alchemy of Souls’ | via tvN Lim Chul-soo starred as Master Lee in ‘Alchemy of Souls’

One of the K-drama’s beloved characters was Master Lee. He becomes pivotal to both seasons of the K-drama as a master mage who helps Jang Uk and Nak-su understand their fate. In the second season, he is the one who sets Nak-su’s new storyline into motion.

Alchemy of Souls was one of 2022’s biggest fantasy K-dramas. It premiered a second season in December and went well into 2023. The first season of Alchemy of Souls developed a heartwarming romance between Jang Uk (Lee Jae-wook) and his master, Mu-deok (Jung So-min). But the romance changed in Alchemy of Souls Season 2 as actor Go Youn-jung reprised her role as Nak-su. Months after their sizzling romance, Lee Jae-wook reveals he would say “yes” to a romance K-drama with Go Youn-jung again.

Go Youn-jung and Lee Jae-wook in ‘Alchemy of Souls’ Season 2 | via tvN Go Youn-jung and Lee Jae-wook starred as fated love interests in ‘Alchemy of Souls’ Season 2

The first season of the K-drama guest starred Go as the killer mage assassin Nak-su. The female lead was then played by Jung when Nak-su transferred her soul to a blind woman named Mu-deok. A captivating love story ensues when Mu-deok meets Jang Uk.

Plot: Criminals from South Korea take control of the cargo ship that’s taking them back home from the Philippines… and then the genetic experiment that’s also on board gets loose. A bloodbath ensues.

Review: Writer/director Kim Hong-seon’s movie Project Wolf Hunting doesn’t have a great title – and the filmmakers were clearly aware of that, because when a character in the movie sees a folder with “Project Wolf Hunting” on it, their response is, “How tacky.” Apparently the literal translation of the South Korean production’s title in its home country would be Project Wolf Hunt or simply Wolf Hunt, both of which at least sound better than the English title the movie was given. That “ing” at the end does make a difference. But as cheesy as Project Wolf Hunting sounds, it’s a title we’re probably going to hear referenced quite often going forward,...

Alchemy of Souls is a Netflix fantasy series directed by Park Joon Hwa. Starring Lee Jae Wook and Jung So-min. The second part will be released on Netflix on January 21, 2023.

Netflix has recently released its new series, Alchemy Of Souls, a captivating supernatural drama about the power of souls and the lengths people will go to protect them. The show follows the story of a group of humans and their supernatural allies as they battle to protect their own souls from the insidious forces of an ancient cult. With two full seasons released, Alchemy Of Souls is sure to be a hit with fans of the supernatural genre.

Synopsis Alchemy of Souls (2022-)

It tells the story of four souls who, after facing heavenly armies, incarnate in different bodies.

About the Series

An attractive mix of comedy and fantasy in an aesthetically impeccable series that we’re sure you will love.

Project Wolf Hunting Trailer — Hong-seon Kim‘s Project Wolf Hunting / Neugdaesanyang (2022) U.S. movie trailer has been released by Well Go USA Entertainment. The Project Wolf Hunting trailer stars Seo In-guk, Jang Dong-yoon, Sung Dong-il, and Jung So-min. Crew Hong-seon Kim wrote the screenplay for Project Wolf Hunting. Poster Project Wolf Hunting Movie Poster Plot Synopsis Project Wolf Hunting‘s [...]

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"If this isn't hell… I don't know what is." This looks extra crazy!! Well Go USA has already released this Korean action film in theaters a few months back, but we're just catching up with it now before its upcoming VOD / Blu-ray release in February. Project Wolf Hunting is written and directed by Hong-seon Kim, and it first premiered at the Toronto Film Festival a few months ago, opening in theaters in the US in October. The gory, hyper violent, extremely bloody action film follows dangerous criminals on a cargo ship who are being transported from the Philippines to South Korea, as they unleash a sinister force after an escape attempt leads to a riot. The cast features Seo In-guk, Jang Dong-yoon, Sung Dong-il, & Jung So-min. If this trailer doesn't get your attention, the reviews say: "Project Wolf Hunting is pure insanity! A bloody horrific rollercoaster ride! In the vein...

Well Go USA Entertainment will be giving the South Korean sci-fi thriller Project Wolf Hunting a digital, Blu-ray, and DVD release in the U.S. on February 14th, and with that date less two months away a trailer for the film has arrived online, with English subtitles for those of us who don’t understand Korean. You can check it out in the embed above.

Written and directed by Kim Hong-seon, Project Wolf Hunting has the following synopsis: While under heavily armed guard, the dangerous convicts aboard a cargo ship unite in a coordinated escape attempt that soon escalates into a bloody, all-out riot. But as the fugitives continue their brutal campaign of terror, they soon discover that not even the most vicious among them is safe from the horror they unknowingly unleashed from the darkness below deck.

The film stars Seo In-guk, Jang Dong-yoon, Choi Gwi-hwa, Park Ho-san, Jung So-min,...

Stars: Seo In-Guk, Dong-Yoon Jang, Choi Gwi-hwa, Dong-il Sung, Park Ho-San, Moon-Sung Jung, Jung So-Min, Jang Young-Nam | Written and Directed by Hongsun Kim

Project Wolf Hunting begins with a mass return of Korean criminals captured in the Philippines. As they’re being led through Seoul airport somebody with a grudge against one of them detonates a suicide bomb killing himself, his target, and everyone else in the vicinity. To avoid a repeat of this, the next group is to be transported on the Frontier Titan, a specially fitted out cargo ship and delivered to a pier in Busan harbour to which the public doesn’t have access. I guess simply flying them into a military base never crossed anyone’s mind.

The Frontier Titan leaves Manilla with forty-seven criminals, twenty guards, two medics, and the ship’s crew. At least that’s what they think they’re leaving with because...

From first-time director Kim Hyeong-hyeop, Daddy You, Daughter Me, which opened nationwide on Apr 12, is a quick-witted family farce accompanied by startlingly matched performances from Jung So-min and especially Yoon Jae-moon (Mother, The Show Must Go On), who takes his acting range to a new level.

Plot

Sang-tae (played by Yoon Jae-moon) and his teenage daughter Do-yeon (Jung So-min) are constantly arguing and haven’t had a genuine conversation in years. When their souls are switched by a magical force for seven days, they must learn to tackle the awkward and unfamiliar situation in each other’s shoes.

Plot via Kobiz...

The Korean company is launching sales on Daddy You, Daughter Me, The King’s Case and The Merciless.

Korea’s Cj Entertainment is launching sales on body-swapping comedy Daddy You, Daughter Me, period mystery comedy The King’s Case Note and crime action film The Merciless.

Directed by Kim Hyung-hyub, Daddy You, Daughter Me (pictured) stars Yoon Je-moon and Jung So-min as a father and daughter who are constantly arguing and haven’t had a real conversation in years. When their souls are magically switched, they are forced to learn how to walk in each other’s shoes. The film is set for an April release locally.

Directed by Moon Hyun-sung, The King’s Case Note stars Lee Sun-kyun as a whimsical king and Ahn Jae-hong as his clever court chronicler who set out to solve the mystery of a crime that threatens the country. The film is set for local release next month.

Directed by Byun...