The Table: Day and Night

The Table: Day and Night
Theatrical release poster
Hangul
낮과 밤은 서로에게
RRNatgwa bameun seoroege
MRNatkwa pamŭn sŏroëge
Directed byKim Jong-kwan
Produced byBaek Gyeong-suk
Starring
Cinematography
  • Kim Ji-yong
  • Lee Ju-yeon
Production
companies
  • Be Leaf Inc.
  • Alleyway Co., Ltd.
  • Purple A Co., Ltd.
Distributed byK-Movie Entertainment
Release dates
  • October 6, 2026 (2026-10-06) (BIFF)
  • November 4, 2026 (2026-11-04) (South Korea)
CountrySouth Korea
LanguageKorean

The Table: Day and Night (Korean: 낮과 밤은 서로에게) is a 2026 South Korean romantic drama anthology film directed by Kim Jong-kwan. Starring Kim Min-ha, Joo Jong-hyuk, Han Sun-hwa, Chang Ryul, Shim Eun-kyung, Lee Hee-jun, Jeon So-young, and Kim Dong-hwi, the film follows four couples who cross paths at a café as the seasons change from summer to autumn.

The film had its premiere at the 31st Busan International Film Festival, opening the festival on October 6, 2026. It will be released theatrically on November 4, 2026 following its premiere at Busan.

Stories

There are four stories in the film:

Story Title Main cast Synopsis
1 "A Midsummer Night's Dream" (Korean: 한 여름밤의 꿈) Kim Min-ha, Joo Jong-hyuk The story revolves around a chance encounter between two people who visit the same café at different times.
2 "People Who Are Still Me" (Korean: 아직 나인 사람들) Han Sun-hwa, Chang Ryul It tells the story of two school friends, who meet unexpectedly and bond.
3 "Yi.Soon.Bul" (Korean: 이.순.불) Shim Eun-kyung, Lee Hee-jun It follows a spark of creative chemistry between a web novelist and indie filmmaker.
4 "Autumn Story" (Korean: 가을 이야기) Jeon So-young, Kim Dong-hwi The story tells about a bittersweet moment between an idol trainee and her boyfriend.

Cast

Production

Announced in October 2024, the film - an anthology production by Be Leaf Inc., Alleyway Co., Ltd. and Purple A Co., Ltd. - is directed by Kim Jong-kwan and starring Kim Min-ha, Joo Jong-hyuk, Han Sun-hwa, Chang Ryul, Shim Eun-kyung, Lee Hee-jun, Jeon So-young, and Kim Dong-hwi in different stories.

Principal photography began in September 2024.

Release

The Table: Day and Night had its world premiere at the 31st Busan International Film Festival on October 6, 2026, opening the festival. Following its premiere at the festival, it is scheduled for release on November 4, 2026 in South Korean theatres by K-Movie Entertainment.

Reception

James Marsh of Variety reviewing the film at Busan International Film Festival, criticized the director Kim Jong-kwan for seeking the narrative possibilities of its setting over fully developing its characters and stories. Marsh noted that "as the film closes with a montage of empty, inviting tables," it reinforced this impression further, suggesting unrealised narrative potential.

References

  1. ↑ Kim, Kyung-hee (August 23, 2024). "김종관 감독, 김민하&주종혁, 한선화&장률, 심은경&이희준, 전소영&김동휘로 로맨스영화 만든다" [Director Kim Jong-kwan to make a romance film starring Kim Min-ha & Joo Jong-hyuk, Han Sun-hwa & Jang Ryul, Shim Eun-kyung & Lee Hee-jun, and Jeon So-young & Kim Dong-hwi.]. iMBC (in Korean). Retrieved August 19, 2026.
  2. ↑ Michael Rosser (August 19, 2026). "Kim Jong-kwan's 'The Table: Day And Night' to open 2026 Busan film festival". ScreenDaily. Retrieved August 19, 2026.
  3. ↑ Brzeski, Patrick (August 19, 2026). "Busan Film Festival Sets Kim Jong-kwan's 'The Table: Day and Night' as Opening Film". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 19, 2026.
  4. ↑ Park Ji-yoon (October 15, 2026). "부국제 개막작 '낮과 밤은 서로에게', 11월 4일 개봉 확정" [BIFF Opening Film 'Day and Night Are Each Other' Confirmed for November 4th Release]. The Fact (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved October 15, 2026.
  5. ↑ Jo Yeon-kyung (August 23, 2024). "김민하·주종혁…입대 김동휘까지 '낮과 밤은 서로에게' 8人 캐스팅" [Kim Min-ha, Joo Jong-hyuk… and even Kim Dong-hwi enlisting – 8 cast members for 'Day and Night Are to Each Other']. JTBC (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved August 19, 2026.
  6. ↑ Ko Seung-ah (August 23, 2024). "김민하·주종혁·한선화 등 '낮과 밤은 서로에게' 출연…9월 촬영" [Kim Min-ha, Joo Jong-hyuk, Han Sun-hwa, and others to star in 'Day and Night Are Each Other'... Filming to begin in September]. News1 (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved August 19, 2026.
  7. ↑ Kim Ji-won (August 23, 2024). "김민하♥주종혁, 커플 됐다('낮과 밤은 서로에게')" [Kim Min-ha ♥ Joo Jong-hyuk, Become a Couple ('Day and Night Are to Each Other')]. Ten Asia (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved August 19, 2026.
  8. ↑ Lee Young-jae (August 19, 2026). "부산국제영화제, 개막작 김종관 감독 '낮과 밤은 서로에게' 선정" [Busan International Film Festival Selects Director Kim Jong-kwan's 'Day and Night Are Each Other' as Opening Film]. Yonhap News (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved August 19, 2026.
  9. ↑ "The Table: Day and Night". Busan International Film Festival. Retrieved September 1, 2026.
  10. ↑ Choi Jeong-a (September 16, 2026). "부국제 개막작 '낮과 밤은 서로에게' 11월 개봉 확정" [BIFF Opening Film 'Day and Night Are Each Other' Confirmed for November Release]. Sports World (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved September 16, 2026.
  11. ↑ James Marsh (October 6, 2026). "'The Table: Day and Night' Review: Café-Based Korean Romance With Kim Min-ha and Han Sun-hwa Is All Froth, No Kick". Variety. Retrieved October 16, 2026.