# Melo Movie

Melo Movie (Korean: 멜로무비) is a 2025 South Korean romantic comedy television series written by Lee Na-eun [ko], 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 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
** Choi Ye-chan as young Ko Gyeom
    An extra who becomes a film critic.
* Park Bo-young as Kim Mu-bee
** Jo Eun-sol as young Kim Mu-bee
    A woman who hates films but becomes a film director.
* Lee Jun-young as Hong Si-jun
    A genius unknown composer.
* Jeon So-nee as Son Ju-a
    A screenwriter.

### Supporting

* Kim Jae-wook as Ko Jun
    Gyeom's older brother.
* Ko Chang-seok as Ma Sang-u
    A director.
* Kim Hee-jung as Kang Yeon-ju
    Mu-bee's mother.
* Kim Young-woong [ko] as Park Sang-sik
    Owner of a small video store.
* Cha Woo-min as Woo Jeong-hu
** Choi Ja-un as young Woo Jeong-hu

### Special appearances

* Kim Da-heen [ko] as Kim Hun-dong
    Mu-bee's father.
* Eum Moon-suk as Kang-hun
    An actor.

## 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 [ko] | February 14, 2025 (2025-02-14) |
| 2 | "Why So Serious" | Oh Chung-hwan | Lee Na-eun | February 14, 2025 (2025-02-14) |
| 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 (2025-02-14) |
| 4 | "It's Not Your Fault" Transliteration: "Ne jalmusi aniya" (Korean: 네 잘뭇이 아니야) | Oh Chung-hwan | Lee Na-eun | February 14, 2025 (2025-02-14) |
| 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 (2025-02-14) |
| 6 | "Happy Ending Is Mine!" | Oh Chung-hwan | Lee Na-eun | February 14, 2025 (2025-02-14) |
| 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 (2025-02-14) |
| 8 | "All You Need Is Love" | Oh Chung-hwan | Lee Na-eun | February 14, 2025 (2025-02-14) |
| 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 (2025-02-14) |
| 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 (2025-02-14) |

## Production
### Development

Director Oh Chung-hwan, who directed Hotel del Luna (2019) and Castaway Diva (2023), and writer by Lee Na-eun [ko], who wrote Our Beloved Summer (2021–2022), 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 would mark Choi and writer Lee reunion. The next year, Lee Jun-young, Jeon So-nee, and Kim Jae-wook were reportedly cast to appear.
Choi, Park, Lee, and Jeon were confirmed to lead the series in February 2024. On May 29, Cha Woo-min was reportedly 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 3+1⁄2 out of 5 stars.