Love Unlike in K-Dramas

Love Unlike in K-Dramas is a 2024 romantic drama film directed and written by Meira Anastasia in her directorial debut. The film stars Lutesha, Ganindra Bimo, and Jerome Kurnia.
The film had its world premiere at the 19th Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival on 1 December 2024. It was theatrically released in Indonesia on 5 December 2024.

Premise

A woman receives a sweet surprise from her boyfriend and goes on vacation to Seoul, South Korea, with her two best friends who are also avid Korean drama fans. Unexpectedly, she encounters her first love from high school.

Cast

Lutesha as Dhea
Ganindra Bimo as Bimo
Jerome Kurnia as Julian
Dea Panendra as Kikan
Anya Geraldine as Tara
as Julian's adoptive mother
Gary M. Iskak as Julian's father

Production

In February 2024, Imajinari Pictures announced the project to be directed by Meira Anastasia in her directorial debut. She had previously served as a co-director on her husband Ernest Prakasa's films, including Milly & Mamet: Ini Bukan Cinta & Rangga and Imperfect. In April 2024, the cast was announced and Lutesha, Ganindra Bimo, and Jerome Kurnia set to star in the leading roles. Principal photography began in March 2024 in Seoul, South Korea, and Jakarta, Indonesia and was completed one month later. Shooting locations included N Seoul Tower, Anguk station, among others.

Release

Love Unlike in K-Dramas had its world premiere at the 19th Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival on 1 December 2024, competing for Indonesian Screen Awards. The film was released in Indonesian theatres four days later, on 5 December 2024.