Melo Movie

Melo Movie
Promotional poster
Hangul
멜로무비
RRMellomubi
MRMellomubi
GenreRomantic comedy
Written byLee Na-eun [ko]
Directed byOh Chung-hwan
Starring
Music byPark Se-joon
Country of originSouth Korea
Original languageKorean
No. of episodes10
Production
Executive producers
  • Kwon Mi-kyung
  • Jang Seo-woo
ProducerChoi Joon-ho
Cinematography
  • Kim Gi-ho
  • Lee Soo-kwang
  • Kim Gil-tae
Editors
  • Kim Sang-hee
  • Sa Rang
Running time57—74 minutes
Production companyStudio N
Original release
NetworkNetflix
ReleaseFebruary 14, 2025 (2025-02-14)

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 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

An extra who becomes a film critic.
A woman who hates films but becomes a film director.
A genius unknown composer and Ju-a's ex.
A screenwriter and Si-jun's ex.

Supporting

Gyeom's older brother.
A director.
Mu-bee's mother.
Owner of a small video store.

Special appearances

Mu-bee's father.
An actor.
Si-jun's friend.

Episodes

No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
1"It Will Become Scenic When Dawn Comes"
Transliteration: "Achimi omyeon areumdaul geoya" (Korean: 아침이 오면 아름다울 거야)		Oh Chung-hwanLee Na-eun [ko]February 14, 2025 (2025-02-14)
2"Why So Serious"Oh Chung-hwanLee Na-eunFebruary 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-hwanLee Na-eunFebruary 14, 2025 (2025-02-14)
4"It's Not Your Fault"
Transliteration: "Ne jalmusi aniya" (Korean: 네 잘뭇이 아니야)		Oh Chung-hwanLee Na-eunFebruary 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-hwanLee Na-eunFebruary 14, 2025 (2025-02-14)
6"Happy Ending Is Mine!"Oh Chung-hwanLee Na-eunFebruary 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-hwanLee Na-eunFebruary 14, 2025 (2025-02-14)
8"All You Need Is Love"Oh Chung-hwanLee Na-eunFebruary 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-hwanLee Na-eunFebruary 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-hwanLee Na-eunFebruary 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 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.

Reception

Critical response

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 100% of 6 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 7.9/10. 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.

Accolades

Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination
Award ceremony Year Category Nominee / Work Result Ref.
Golden Cinematography Awards 2025 Best Actress (Special Acting Award – OTT Drama Category) Park Bo-young Won
Korea Drama Awards 2025 Excellence Actor Choi Woo-shik Nominated

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 아침이 오면 아름다울 거야 [It Will Become Scenic When Dawn Comes]. Melo Move. Episode 1 (in Korean). February 14, 2025. Netflix.
  2. ↑ 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.
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