Can This Love Be Translated?

Can This Love Be Translated?
Teaser poster
Also known asLove in Translation
Hangul
이 사랑 통역 되나요?
RRI sarang tongyeok doenayo?
MRI sarang t'ongyŏk toenayo?
GenreRomantic comedy
Written byHong Jung-eun
Hong Mi-ran
Directed byYoo Young-eun
Starring
Music byMa Ju-hee
Country of originSouth Korea
Original languageKorean
Production
ProducerChoi Jin-hee
Production locations
  • South Korea
  • Japan
  • Canada
  • Italy
CinematographyKeeha Choi
Production companies
Original release
NetworkNetflix

Can This Love Be Translated? (Korean: 이 사랑 통역 되나요?) is an upcoming South Korean television series written by the Hong sisters, directed by Yoo Young-eun, and starring Kim Seon-ho, Go Youn-jung, Sota Fukushi, Choi Woo-sung, and Lee Yi-dam. The series depicts the relationship of a multilingual interpreter and a top actress. It is scheduled for release on Netflix on January 16, 2026.

Synopsis

Ju Ho-jin is a skilled multilingual interpreter who becomes the personal interpreter for top actress Cha Mu-hee. Cha Mu-hee and Ju Ho-jin hold contrasting perspectives on love, resulting in misunderstandings. However, as they gradually grow closer, their conversations become increasingly enjoyable, leading to subsequent moments of understanding.[1]

Cast

Main cast

A multilingual interpreter fluent in English, Italian, and Japanese
An actress who became a world-famous celebrity through her zombie film
The manager of top actress Cha Mu-hee
A Japanese actor who joins Mu-hee on a dating TV show
A producer who is recognized for her outstanding abilities

Special appearances

Production

Development

The Hong sisters (Hong Jung-eun and Hong Mi-ran) were preparing a drama with the working title Can This Person Interpret? (Korean: 이 사람 통역이 되나요?; RR: I saram tongyeogi doenayo?) in collaboration with Director Park Jun-hwa as early as December 5, 2019; it was set to be broadcast on the cable channel tvN.[8] The working title was later revised to Interpretation of Salvation (Korean: 구원의 통역; RR: Guwonui tongyeok), with overseas filming planned to take place in China. However, due to the impact of COVID-19, the project faced delays, and no further updates were provided.[9] The Hong Sisters and Park later worked together on a different drama titled Alchemy of Souls in 2021 and 2022.[10][11]

Production resumed in 2023. Yoo Young-eun was named as the new director.[12] The series is produced by Trii Studio,[13] led by female creators Kim Jin-yi, Lee Na-jeong, and Lee Yoon-jung. Both Studio Sot, established by the Hong Sisters, and Trii Studio are labels operating under Imaginus, which is led by Choi Jin-hee, former CEO of Studio Dragon.[14][15] Keeha Choi served as Director of photography.[16] Studio Hi, a subsidiary of Hive Media Corporation, was later reported to be responsible for the visual effects.[17]

In April 2024, it was reported that the series would be released on Netflix.[18] The platform officially confirmed the series production on June 27, 2024.[19] Production preparations wrapped up in June 2024.[13]

Casting

In April 2023, it was reported that Son Suk-ku was offered the lead role,[20] but ultimately declined in favor of Nine Puzzles.[21][22] In July 2023, discussions took place with Kim Seon-ho and Han So-hee for the lead roles.[23][24] By September 2023, Go Youn-jung was in talk as the female lead.[25][26][27] Ultimately, Kim and Go were chosen to portray interpreter Ju Ho-jin and top actress Cha Mu-hee, respectively.[13]

On June 10, 2024, it was announced that Choi Woo-sung would play Kim Yong-woo, the manager of top actress Cha Mu-hee.[28] On June 27, 2024, Netflix confirmed the production of Can This Love Be Translated? and revealed the casting of Kim, Go, Sota Fukushi, Lee Yi-dam, and Choi with the release of script reading pictures.[29][30]

In fall 2024, Keep Alberta Rolling announced auditions for extras to appear in the series.[31]

Filming

Principal photography started in June 2024 with an overall goal to complete the shoot by early 2025.[13] The cast and crew immediately began filming, including overseas shoots. Go Youn-jung departed for Japan on June 24[32] and returned on July 10 alongside Kim Seon-ho after concluding their scenes there.[33]

The series underwent pre-production for unit shooting in Alberta from August 12 to September 22, 2024. The unit shoot began on September 23 and was scheduled to conclude on October 11. Filming locations included Calgary, Banff, and Lake Louise. Under the name Sailor Films Inc., the production filmed in Canmore on October 7 and in Banff on October 8 and 9, with a crew of up to 150 people.[34][35][36] Kim Seon-ho and Go Youn-jung shared photos of their experiences seeing the aurora while filming in Canada on their respective social media on October 8.[37]

Subsequently, the production crew moved to Italy for overseas filming, spending a week in Tuscany across locations including Siena, Montalcino, and Florence.[38] Kim Seon-ho departed for Rome, Italy, on November 23.[39] Local media reported on December 2 that filming was underway in Siena, at historic locations such as Piazza del Campo, Teatro dei Rozzi, Torre del Mangia, Loggia dei Nove, and Contrada della Torre.[40][41] Filming continued in Siena until December 4 before moving to Perugia, where shooting occurred on December 5, 6, and 9 in the historic center such as Piazza Italia and Via Alessi.[42][43][44][45]

The series was officially unveiled by Netflix as part of its 2025 lineup on February 4, 2025, during the "Next on Netflix 2025 Korea" event. Director Yoo Young-eun, who participated as a panelist, noted that the final shoot would take place on the following day on February 5.[46]

Release

Officially unveiled by Netflix at the "Next on Netflix 2025 Korea" event on February 4, 2025, the series was first slated for release in the fourth quarter of 2025 with 12 episodes.[46][47] However, its premiere date was ultimately set for January 16, 2026.[48]

Media

The original soundtrack of the series will be produced by composer Ma Ju-hee from Studio Maum °C.[49]

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