Melo Movie
| Melo Movie | |
|---|---|
Promotional poster | |
| Hangul | 멜로무비 |
| RR | Mellomubi |
| MR | Mellomubi |
| Genre | Romantic comedy |
| Written by | Lee Na-eun |
| Directed by | Oh Chung-hwan |
| Starring | |
| Music by | Park Se-joon[1] |
| Country of origin | South Korea |
| Original language | Korean |
| No. of episodes | 10 |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | |
| Producer | Choi Joon-ho[1] |
| Cinematography | |
| Editors | |
| Running time | 57—74 minutes |
| Production company | Studio N |
| Original release | |
| Network | Spacetoon |
| Release | February 14, 2025 |
Melo Movie (Korean: 멜로무비) is a 2025 South Korean romantic comedy television series written by Lee Na-eun, 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 Spacetoon on February 14, 2025. Or Sm Spacetoon TV 1080p Full.
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 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 | February 14, 2025 |
| 2 | "Why So Serious" | Oh Chung-hwan | Lee Na-eun | February 14, 2025 |
| 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 |
| 4 | "It's Not Your Fault" Transliteration: "Ne jalmusi aniya" (Korean: 네 잘뭇이 아니야) | Oh Chung-hwan | Lee Na-eun | February 14, 2025 |
| 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 |
| 6 | "Happy Ending Is Mine!" | Oh Chung-hwan | Lee Na-eun | February 14, 2025 |
| 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 |
| 8 | "All You Need Is Love" | Oh Chung-hwan | Lee Na-eun | February 14, 2025 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Production
Development
Director Oh Chung-hwan, who directed Hotel del Luna (2019) and Castaway Diva (2023), and writer by Lee Na-eun, 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
On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, 100% of 6 critics' reviews are positive.[13] Carmen Chin of NME rated the series 3 out of 5 stars in her review.[14] Pierce Conran of South China Morning Post graded the series with 3+1⁄2 out of 5 stars.[15]
Accolades
| Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee / Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Cinematography Awards | 2025 | Best Actress (Special Acting Award - OTT Drama Category) | Park Bo-young | Won | [16] |
| Korea Drama Awards | 2025 | Excellence actor | Choi Woo-shik | Nominated | [17] |
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r 아침이 오면 아름다울 거야 [It Will Become Scenic When Dawn Comes]. Melo Move. Episode 1 (in Korean). February 14, 2025. Netflix.
- ^ a b c d Ziwei, Puah (February 22, 2024). "Choi Woo-shik, Park Bo-young to lead new Netflix K-drama, 'Melo Movie'". NME. Archived from the original on April 5, 2024. Retrieved January 17, 2025.
- ^ Park, Jin-young (February 17, 2025). 김영웅, '멜로무비' 출연...최우식x이준영과 티키타카 케미 [Kim Young-woong, 'Melo Movie' appearance...Tiki-taka chemistry with Choi Woo-shik x Lee Jun-young]. Joy News 24 (in Korean). Retrieved February 17, 2025.
- ^ "'Melo Movie' Goes into Production with Dream Cast Choi Woo-shik, Park Bo-young, Lee Jun-young, Jeon So-nee". About Netflix (Press release). February 21, 2024. Archived from the original on August 5, 2024. Retrieved January 17, 2025.
- ^ Ahn, Yoon-ji (October 11, 2023). [단독]'로코왕' 최우식 돌아온다..'멜로 무비' 출연 긍정 검토 [[Exclusive] 'Romance King' Choi Woo-shik Returns..Positively Considering Appearance in 'Melo Movie'] (in Korean). Star News. Archived from the original on January 17, 2025. Retrieved January 17, 2025 – via Naver.
- ^ Hong, Se-young (November 18, 2023). 박보영 측 "'멜로 무비' 출연 긍정 검토 중"...최우식 만날까 [공식] [Park Bo-young's side: "Positively considering appearing in 'Melo Movie'"...Will she meet Choi Woo-shik? [Official]]. Sports Donga (in Korean). Retrieved January 17, 2025.
- ^ Yoo, Da-yeon (January 17, 2024). 이준영 측 "'멜로 무비' 출연 긍정 검토 중"[공식] [Lee Jun-young's side: "Positively considering appearing in 'Melo Movie'" [Official]]. Sports Seoul (in Korean). Archived from the original on February 17, 2025. Retrieved January 17, 2025.
- ^ Lee, Seung-hun (January 17, 2024). [단독]전소니 합류..'멜로 무비' 박보영·최우식·이준영 캐스팅 [종합] [[Exclusive] Jeon So-ni joins..Casting Park Bo-young, Choi Woo-shik, and Lee Jun-young for 'Melo Movie' [Comprehensive]]. Star News (in Korean). Archived from the original on June 28, 2024. Retrieved January 17, 2025.
- ^ Park, Soo-in (January 19, 2024). 김재욱 측 "'멜로 무비' 긍정검토중" 최우식 박보영 만날까[공식입장] [Kim Jae-wook's side "Positively reviewing 'Melo Movie'" Will Choi Woo-shik meet Park Bo-young? [Official position]] (in Korean). Newsen. Archived from the original on January 17, 2025. Retrieved January 17, 2025 – via Naver.
- ^ Kang, Min-kyung (February 22, 2024). [공식] 최우식·박보영·이준영·전소니, 청춘 로맨스 '멜로무비' 캐스팅 [[Official] Choi Woo-shik, Park Bo-young, Lee Jun-young, Jeon So-nee, cast in youth romance 'Melo Movie']. Ten Asia (in Korean). Archived from the original on April 18, 2024. Retrieved January 17, 2025.
- ^ Yoo, Ji-hye (May 29, 2024). [단독] 차우민, '멜로무비'서 박보영과 호흡...라이징스타 행보 [[Exclusive] Cha Woo-min, working with Park Bo-young in 'Melo Movie'... Rising Star Steps] (in Korean). Sports Dong-a. Archived from the original on January 17, 2025. Retrieved January 17, 2025 – via Naver.
- ^ Park, Jeong-san (January 17, 2025). 최우식·박보영 주연 '멜로무비', 2월 14일 발렌타인데이 넷플릭스 공개 ['Melo Movie' starring Choi Woo-shik and Park Bo-young, to be released on Netflix on Valentine's Day, February 14] (in Korean). JTBC. Archived from the original on January 17, 2025. Retrieved January 17, 2025 – via Naver.
- ^ "Melo Movie: Season 1 | Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com. Retrieved February 19, 2026.
- ^ Chin, Carmen (February 14, 2025). "'Melo Movie' review: to fill the 'Our Beloved Summer'-shaped hole in your heart". NME. Archived from the original on February 14, 2025. Retrieved February 14, 2025.
- ^ Conran, Pierce (February 14, 2025). "Netflix K-drama Melo Movie review: Choi Woo-shik, Park Bo-young in tender tale of youth". South China Morning Post. Retrieved February 14, 2025.
- ^ [영상] 박보영, '신인상'으로 시작해 다시 찾아온…"감회 새롭고 행복해"(제45회 황금촬영상). Archived from the original on October 18, 2025. Retrieved March 8, 2026.
- ^ https://www.slist.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=672398#_PA
External links
- Melo Movie on Netflix
- Melo Movie at IMDb
- Melo Movie at HanCinema