Melo Movie


Melo Movie is a 2025 South Korean romantic comedy television series written by, 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.

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

Supporting

Special appearances

  • Kim Da-hwin as Kim Hun-dong
  • Eum Moon-suk as Kang-hun
  • Han Jae-In as Yu-rim

Production

Development

Director Oh Chung-hwan, who directed Hotel del Luna and Castaway Diva, and writer by, who wrote Our Beloved Summer, teamed up while Studio N managed the production of the series.

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. The next year, Lee Jun-young, Jeon So-nee, and Kim Jae-wook were cast to appear. Choi, Park, Lee, and Jeon were confirmed to lead the series in February 2024. On May 29, 2024 it was reported that Cha Woo-min was cast to play the role of Woo Jeong-hu.

Release

Melo Movie was released on Netflix on February 14, 2025.

Reception

Critical response

Carmen Chin of NME rated the series 3 out of 5 stars in her review. Pierce Conran of South China Morning Post graded the series with out of 5 stars.