[Sportschosun Reporter Jo Ji-young] Kim Su-jeong, director of Watcha's original series 'Semantic Error,' which opened a new chapter for BL dramas, is returning with a Korea-Japan project alongside actor Ji Chang-wook.
'Merry Berry Love,' directed by Kim Su-jeong and Noh Young-seop, is a co-production project marking the first collaboration between CJ ENM and Japanese commercial broadcaster Nippon TV. Expectations are especially high because it marks Ji Chang-wook's return to romantic comedy after three years and serves as the next project from Kim Su-jeong, who proved her directing skills with 'Semantic Error.'
Ji Chang-wook has previously cemented his reputation as a trusted romantic-comedy specialist through works including 'Suspicious Partner,' 'Lovestruck in the City,' and 'Welcome to Samdal-ri.' In each, he showcased his signature nuanced gaze and flawless chemistry with his co-stars. Attention is now focused on whether he will create another unforgettable male lead through 'Merry Berry Love.'
The team behind 'Merry Berry Love' has confirmed that the series will premiere worldwide on October 7 on Disney+ and Nippon TV, while also unveiling the main poster.
Ji Chang-wook plays Lee Yoo-bin, a space planner who loses everything overnight, while Mio Imada portrays Shirahama Karin, Charo Island's number-one farmer, who has lived for nothing but strawberries. The series will depict how the two, who come from completely different lives, heal and grow through one another.
The newly released poster features Ji Chang-wook and Mio Imada in a two-shot that sparks excitement at a glance. Ji Chang-wook appears to be supporting Mio Imada as she gently leans against him. His sweet smile toward her is enough to make hearts flutter. Their close embrace, as they shyly move toward each other, further raises the pulse and fills the atmosphere with sweetness.
The tagline, "What kind of love did you plant today?" also heightens curiosity. It hints at the romantic feelings that will unfold between the two against the backdrop of Mio Imada's strawberry field. Viewers are eager to discover how Ji Chang-wook's space planner, who goes bankrupt overnight, becomes entangled with strawberry farmer Mio Imada, and what kind of chemistry the pair will create—one as sweet as strawberries in season.
The main trailer for 'Merry Berry Love,' which previews their fun and lovable romance, has also been released. Ji Chang-wook's transformation from a perfectionist space planner into a strawberry-field worker is particularly intriguing.
From Ji Chang-wook's scruffy appearance as he throws himself into grueling farm work to his dependable moments staying close by Mio Imada's side, the series offers a fresh kind of fun. As their soft, gradually deepening chemistry bursts to life, the excitement continues to build.
The energetic presence of Nam Yoon-su, who plays Park Gu-nam, a working-holiday traveler who remains on Charo Island for love, further raises expectations. Viewers are also looking forward to his performance as a straightforward and devoted man who pursues love without hesitation.
All eyes are on how Ji Chang-wook and Mio Imada's strawberry-field romance will unfold, as anticipation mounts for 'Merry Berry Love,' Ji Chang-wook's signature romantic comedy that is set to win over viewers around the world.
'Merry Berry Love' follows a down-and-out Korean space planner and a Japanese female farmer as they embark on a sweet-and-tangy romance across borders on a beautiful island. The series stars Ji Chang-wook and Mio Imada and is directed by Kim Su-jeong of 'Semantic Error.' It will be released on Disney+ on October 7.
Reporter Jo Ji-young soulhn1220@sportschosun.com
This article has been translated by GripLabs Mingo AI.
