Japanese actor Oguri Shun and Korean actress Han Hyo-joo will be the main cast of a new romantic comedy series that will premiere on Netflix in 2025, the streaming platform announced recently.
According to Netflix, the romance series will be an adaptation of the French film “Les Émotifs anonymes” (“Romantics Anonymous”), which won the Audience Award at the French Film Festival in Japan in 2011. The series, which is currently in production, will feature talents from Japan and Korea.
The story kicks off with a chance encounter between a man and a woman sparked by their mutual love for chocolate. However, they both live with their own anxiety disorders. The man can’t physically touch others, while the woman can’t make eye contact. This makes their budding relationship both challenging and endearing.
Oguri Shun, Han Hyo-joo, and chocolates
Oguri Shun portrays Fujiwara Sosuke, the new representative of popular chocolate shop Le Sauveur. Sosuke is also the son of a major confectionery magnate. His germophobia, stemming from a traumatic past, complicates his new job.
Meanwhile, Han Hyo-joo plays Lee Hana, a gifted chocolatier who conceals her identity from the Le Sauveur members, except for the owner. She battles her own fears of social interactions.
Nakamura Yuri also joins the project as Irene, a renowned psychologist and author who not only serves as Sosuke’s primary physician but also becomes a counselor to Hana, helping her navigate her challenges. Despite her professional success, Irene faces her own struggles with alcoholism and romantic relationships.
Lastly, Akanishi Jin joins them as Takada Hiro, the owner of the bar Brush, whom Hana secretly harbors feelings for. He has been friends with Sosuke since their school days and had a close relationship with the original owner of Le Sauveur, Hana’s mentor.
Tsukikawa Sho (“Yu Yu Hakusho”), who’s also known for numerous romantic films, will direct the series. In addition, Lee Ha-jun (“Parasite”) will lead the production design, including the central chocolate boutique set that’s almost like another character in the story. Yang Jin-mo (“Parasite”) will serve as editor, and Dalpalan, an award-winning veteran music director, will work on the music. This is the first Japanese series developed and produced by YONG FILM (“Believer 2,” “The Call,” “20th Century Girl,” “My Name Is Loh Kiwan”), known for their skillfully crafted and diverse projects. (Netflix)
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