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.

Melo Movie
Promotional poster
Hangul	멜로무비
RR	Mellomubi
MR	Mellomubi
Genre	Romantic comedy
Written by	Lee Na-eun [ko]
Directed by	Oh Chung-hwan
Starring	Choi Woo-shik Park Bo-young Lee Jun-young Jeon So-nee
Music by	Park Se-joon[1]
Country of origin	South Korea
Original language	Korean
No. of episodes	10
Production
Executive producers	Kwon Mi-kyung[1] Jang Seo-woo[1]
Producer	Choi Joon-ho[1]
Cinematography	Kim Gi-ho[1] Lee Soo-kwang[1] Kim Gil-tae[1]
Editors	Kim Sang-hee[1] Sa Rang[1]
Running time	57—74 minutes
Production company	Studio N
Original release
Network	Netflix
Release	February 14, 2025 (2025-02-14)

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

• Choi Woo-shik as Ko Gyeom (32 years old)^[2]
  • Choi Ye-chan as young Ko Gyeom^[1]

An extra who becomes a film critic

• Park Bo-young as Kim Mu-bee (32 years old)^[2]
  • Jo Eun-sol as young Kim Mu-bee^[1]

A woman who hates films but becomes a film director

• Lee Jun-young as Hong Si-jun^[2]

A genius unknown composer and Ju-a's ex

• Jeon So-nee as Son Ju-a^[2]

A screenwriter and Si-jun's ex

Supporting

• Kim Jae-wook as Ko Jun^[1]

Gyeom's older brother

• Ko Chang-seok as Ma Sang-u^[1]

A director

• Kim Hee-jung as Kang Yeon-ju^[1]

Mu-bee's mother

• Kim Young-woong [ko] as Park Sang-sik^[3]

Owner of a small video store

• Cha Woo-min as Woo Jeong-hu^[1]
  • Choi Ja-un as young Woo Jeong-hu^[1]

Special appearances

• Kim Da-hwin as Kim Hun-dong^[1]

Mu-bee's father

• Eum Moon-suk as Kang-hun^[1]

An actor

• Han Jae-In as Yu-rim (ep. 4-6)

Si-jun's friend

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.^[4]

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.^[5][6] The next year, Lee Jun-young, Jeon So-nee, and Kim Jae-wook were cast to appear.^[7][8][9] Choi, Park, Lee, and Jeon were confirmed to lead the series in February 2024.^[10] On May 29, 2024 it was reported that Cha Woo-min was cast to play the role of Woo Jeong-hu.^[11]

Release

Melo Movie was released on Netflix on February 14, 2025.^[12]

Reception

Critical response

Carmen Chin of NME rated the series 3 out of 5 stars in her review.^[13] Pierce Conran of South China Morning Post graded the series with 3+1⁄2 out of 5 stars.^[14]