Can This Love Be Translated?

Can This Love Be Translated?(Korean:이 사랑 통역 되나요?) is an upcoming South Korean television series written by theHong sisters, directed byYoo Young-eun, and starringKim Seon-ho,Go Youn-jung,Sota Fukushi,Choi Woo-sung, andLee Yi-dam. The series depicts the relationship of a multilingualinterpreterand a top actress. It is scheduled for release onNetflixin the fourth quarter of 2025.
A romantic comedy that revolves around Ju Ho-jin, a skilled multilingualinterpreterwho becomes the personal interpreter for top actress Cha Mu-hee.Cha Mu-hee and Ju Ho-jin hold contrasting perspectives on love, resulting in misunderstandings. However, as they gradually grow closer, their conversations become increasingly enjoyable, leading to subsequent moments of understanding.
According to news coverage on December 5, 2019, theHong sisters(Hong Jung-eun and Hong Mi-ran) were initially preparing a drama with the working titleCan This Person Interpret?(이 사람 통역이 되나요?) in collaboration with DirectorPark Jun-hwa[ko]set to be broadcast on the cable channeltvN.The working title was later revised toInterpretation of Salvation(구원의 통역), and the overseas shooting location was said to be in China. However, due to the impact ofCOVID-19, the project faced delays, and no further updates were provided.It is worth noting that the Hong Sisters and Park later worked together on a different drama titledAlchemy of Soulsin 2021 and 2022.
In 2023, production resumed, and casting news was announced.Yoo Young-eunwas named as the new director, and the working title was changed toCan This Love Be Translated?(이 사랑 통역 되나요?).Trii Studio (트리 스튜디오) took charge of the production.According to Ryu Hyung-jin, the Vice President of Imaginus, Studio Sot (스튜디오 솥), led by theHong Sistersand Trii Studio (트리 스튜디오), led by female creators,Kim Jin-yi[ko],Lee Na-jeong, andLee Yoon-jung, are both labels under the umbrella of Imaginus, under the leadership of CEOChoi Jin-hee.
In April 2024, it was reported that the drama will be released onNetflix.On June 27, 2024, Netflix confirmed the production of the series.
In April 2023, it was reported thatSon Suk-kuwas offered the lead role of the series.However, in May of the same year, it was reported that he chose another offer.In July 2023, discussions took place with Kim Seon-ho andHan So-heefor the lead roles.By September 2023, Go Youn-jung was in talk as female lead.Ultimately, Kim and Go were chosen to portray interpreter Joo Ho-jin and top actress Cha Mu-hee, respectively.In June 2024, it was announced that Choi Woo-sung would play Kim Yong-woo, the manager of top actress Cha Mu-hee.On June 27, 2024, Netflix confirmed the production ofCan This Love Be Translated?and revealed the casting of Kim Seon-ho, Go Yoon-jung, Sota Fukushi, Lee Yi-dam, and Choi Woo-sung with the release of script reading pictures.
In fall 2024, Keep Alberta Rolling announced auditions for extras in the upcoming Alberta-shot seriesLove in Translation. No prior experience is necessary for filming, which will take place between September 23 and October 11 in and aroundCalgary,Banff, andLake Louise.
Production preparations were concluded in June 2024, followed by filming, which included filming in overseas locations such asJapanandItaly. The goal was to complete filming by early 2025. Trii Studio, a label of Imaginus, is overseeing the production process, while Studio Hi is responsible for the visual effects.
Go Youn-jung departed for Japan on June 24, 2024, for filming.On the afternoon of July 10, Kim Seon-ho and Go Youn-jung returned fromJapanafter completing their shoot, passing throughGimpo International Airport.According to theDirectors Guild of Canada, the production titledLove in Translationunderwent pre-production for unit shooting inAlbertafrom August 12, 2024, to September 22, 2024. The unit shoot commenced on September 23, 2024, and is scheduled to conclude on October 11, 2024. The ACTRA Alberta site indicates that filming locations includeCalgary,Banff, andLake Louise.Under the name Sailor Films Inc., the production filmed inCanmoreon October 7 and inBanffon October 8 and 9, with a crew of up to 150 people.
Kim Seon-ho departed forItalyfrom Incheon International Airport toRomeon the morning of November 23.On December 2, 2024, local media reported that the drama's casts and crews was filming at iconic locations inSienasuch asPiazza del Campo,Teatro dei Rozzi,Torre del Mangia, Loggia dei Nove, and Contrada della Torre.Filming continued on December 3 and 4, 2024. The next filming location was inPerugia, in the historic center on Thursday, December 5, Friday, December 6, and Monday, December 9, 2024.The filming involved symbolic places in the historic center such as Piazza Italia and Via Alessi.
On February 4, 2025, the event 'Next on Netflix 2025 Korea' took place at the Fairmont Ambassador in Yeouido, Seoul. During this event, Netflix unveiled its lineup of Korean and global productions for 2025 and shared its vision. DirectorYoo Young-eun, who participated as a panelist, noted that the final shoot occurred on February 5th.