Melo Movie
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.
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Melo Movie
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
Melo Movie
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) • Choi Ye-chan as young Ko Gyeom
An extra who becomes a film critic.
• Park Bo-young as Kim Mu-bee (32 years old) • Jo Eun-sol as young Kim Mu-bee
A woman who hates films but becomes a film director.
• Lee Jun-young as Hong Si-jun
A genius unknown composer and Ju-a's ex.
A screenwriter and Si-jun's ex.
Supporting
• Ko Chang-seok as Ma Sang-u
• Kim Hee-jung as Kang Yeon-ju
• Kim Young-woong as Park Sang-sik
• Cha Woo-min as Woo Jeong-hu • Choi Ja-un as young Woo Jeong-hu
Episodes
Melo Movie
<table><thead><tr><th>No.</th><th>Title</th><th>Directed by</th><th>Written by</th><th>Original release date</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1</td><td>"It Will Become Scenic When Dawn Comes" Transliteration: "Achimi omyeon areumdaul geoya" (Korean: 아침이 오면 아름다울 거야)</td><td>Oh Chung-hwan</td><td>Lee Na-eun</td><td>February 14, 2025 (2025-02-14)</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>"Why So Serious"</td><td>Oh Chung-hwan</td><td>Lee Na-eun</td><td>February 14, 2025 (2025-02-14)</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>"Keep Your Friends Close, But Your Enemies Closer" Transliteration: "Chingudeul gakkai, heona jeogeun deo gakkai" (Korean: 친구들 가까이, 허나 적은 더 가까이)</td><td>Oh Chung-hwan</td><td>Lee Na-eun</td><td>February 14, 2025 (2025-02-14)</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>"It's Not Your Fault" Transliteration: "Ne jalmusi aniya" (Korean: 네 잘뭇이 아니야)</td><td>Oh Chung-hwan</td><td>Lee Na-eun</td><td>February 14, 2025 (2025-02-14)</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>"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)</td><td>Oh Chung-hwan</td><td>Lee Na-eun</td><td>February 14, 2025 (2025-02-14)</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>"Happy Ending Is Mine!"</td><td>Oh Chung-hwan</td><td>Lee Na-eun</td><td>February 14, 2025 (2025-02-14)</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>"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)</td><td>Oh Chung-hwan</td><td>Lee Na-eun</td><td>February 14, 2025 (2025-02-14)</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>"All You Need Is Love"</td><td>Oh Chung-hwan</td><td>Lee Na-eun</td><td>February 14, 2025 (2025-02-14)</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>"We Were Like Strangers Who Knew Each Other Very Well" Transliteration: "Urineun seororeul jal aneun ibangin gatassda" (Korean: 우리는 서로를 잘 아는 이방인 같았다)</td><td>Oh Chung-hwan</td><td>Lee Na-eun</td><td>February 14, 2025 (2025-02-14)</td></tr><tr><td>10</td><td>"Life Is a Beautiful, Magnificent Thing, Even to a Jellyfish" Transliteration: "Haepariegedo salmeun areumdapgo, ungjanghan geot" (Korean: 해파리에게도 삶은 아름답고, 웅장한 것)</td><td>Oh Chung-hwan</td><td>Lee Na-eun</td><td>February 14, 2025 (2025-02-14)</td></tr></tbody></table>
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.
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.
Release
Melo Movie was released on Netflix on February 14, 2025.
Reception
Critical response
On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, 100% of 6 critics' reviews are positive. 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
Melo Movie
<table><thead><tr><th>Award ceremony</th><th>Year</th><th>Category</th><th>Nominee / Work</th><th>Result</th><th>Ref.</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Golden Cinematography Awards</td><td>2025</td><td>Best Actress (Special Acting Award - OTT Drama Category)</td><td>Park Bo-young</td><td>Won</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Korea Drama Awards</td><td>2025</td><td>Excellence actor</td><td>Choi Woo-shik</td><td>Nominated</td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>