The highly anticipated series 'Romantics Anonymous' has finally been released on Netflix on October 16 and is generating massive buzz.
The Netflix original Korea-Japan co-production drama 'Romantics Anonymous' is a remake of the 2010 French-Belgian film 'Anonymoi Romantikoi,' adding a unique Japanese romantic sensibility.
Even before the premiere, the cast lineup was both surprising and exhilarating, creating a buzz in both Korea and Japan. Han Hyo Joo, one of Korea's leading actresses, and Shun Oguri, one of Japan's leading actors. Han Hyo Joo plays Lee Ha Na, a genius chocolatier with scopophobia (fear of being stared at), while Shun Oguri takes on the role of Fujiwara Sosuke, the second-generation heir to a confectionery conglomerate who suffers from mysophobia (germophobia) due to trauma. Furthermore, the announcement of global star Song Joong Ki's special appearance truly cements this as an all-time great cast.
Shun Oguri rose to stardom after appearing in the Japanese version of 'Boys Over Flowers' and is a top star known for his roles in the drama 'Hana Kimi' and the 'Crows Zero' film series. He is expected to show a unique chemistry with Han Hyo Joo, a top Korean actress known for dramas like 'W,' the film' The Beauty Inside,' and the drama 'Moving.'
Adding to the anticipation, the series is directed by Sho Tsukikawa, who is acclaimed for his sophisticated visuals and warm sensibility in the film 'I Want to Eat Your Pancreas.' The screenplay is penned by Korean writer Kim Ji Hyun, maximizing the strengths of a Korea-Japan co-production drama and raising expectations.
Recently, there has been a growing trend of Korea-Japan co-production dramas. Last year, Korean actor Chae Jong Hyeop collaborated with Japanese actress Fumi Nikaido in the Japanese drama 'Eye Love You.' Lee Se Young and Kentaro Sakaguchi also collaborated in the drama 'What Comes After Love.' Additionally, the popular Korean tvN drama 'Marry My Husband' was also transformed through a Japanese remake.
The latest Korean-Japanese series 'Romantics Anonymous' has been gaining a positive response online. Viewers are praising, "It's fun from the first episode," "It has an addictive quality that keeps you watching," "Han Hyo-joo's face is definitely made for romantic comedy. So cute," "Oguri Shun... take me," "I can't stop watching," "This is going to hit #1 soon," "This is the best Korea-Japan co-production drama released recently," and "It makes my heart flutter."
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