Can This Love Be Translated?

Can This Love Be Translated? 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 intepreter and a top actress. It is scheduled for release on Netflix in 2025.

Synopsis
Can This Love Be Translated? is a romantic comedy that revolves around Ju Ho-jin, a skilled multilingual intepreter who becomes the personal intepreter 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.

Cast

 * Kim Seon-ho as Ju Ho-jin
 * He is a multilingual intepreter, rare language genius in English, Italian, and Japanese.


 * Go Youn-jung as Cha Mu-hee
 * She is a South Korean top star actress.


 * Choi Woo-sung as Kim Yong-woo
 * He is the manager of top actress Cha Moo-hee.


 * Sota Fukushi as a Japanese
 * Lee Yi-dam as Shin Ji-seon
 * She is a producer who is recognized for her outstanding abilities.

Development
According to news coverage on December 5, 2019, the Hong sisters (Hong Jung-eun and Hong Mi-ran) were initially preparing a drama with the working title Can This Person Interpret? in collaboration with Director Park Jun-hwa (director) set to be broadcast on the cable channel tvN. The working title was later revised to Interpretation of Salvation, and the overseas shooting location was said to be in China. However, due to the impact of COVID-19, the project faced delays, and no further updates were provided. It is worth noting that the Hong Sisters and Park later worked together on a different drama titled Alchemy of Souls in 2021 and 2022.

In 2023, production resumed, and casting news was announced. Yoo Young-eun was named as the new director, and the working title was changed to Can This Love Be Translated?. Trii Studio (트리 스튜디오) took charge of the production. According to Ryu Hyung-jin, the Vice President of Imaginus, Studio Sot (스튜디오 솥), led by the Hong Sisters and Trii Studio (트리 스튜디오), led by female creators, Kim Jin-yi (entrepreneur), Lee Na-jeong, and Lee Yoon-jung, are both labels under the umbrella of Imaginus, under the leadership of CEO Choi Jin-hee.

In April 2024, it was reported that the drama will be released on Netflix. On June 27, 2024, Netflix confirmed the production of the series.

Casting
In April 2023, it was reported that Son Suk-ku was offered the lead role of the series. However, in May of the same year it was reported that he chose other offer. In July 2023, there were talks with Kim Seon-ho and Han So-hee to cast for the lead roles. In September 2023, Go Youn-jung was in talk as female lead. Eventually, Kim and Go were chosen to play the roles of intrepreter Joo Ho-jin and top actress Cha Moo-hee, respectively. In June 2024, it was reported that Choi Woo-sung was cast as Kim Yong-woo, the manager of top actress Cha Moo-hee. On June 27, 2024, Netflix confirmed the production of Can This Love Be Translated? and revealed the casting of Kim Seon-ho, Go Yoon-jung, Sota Fukushi, Lee Yi-dam, and Choi Woo-sung.

Filming
Production preparations were concluded in June 2024, followed by the filming, including scenes in overseas locations like Japan and Italy. The goal was to complete filming by early 2025. Trii Studio, a label of Imaginus, is in charge of the production process. Studio High will handle the visual effects. Go Youn-jung departed for Japan on June 24, 2024, for filming. Kim Seon-ho and Go Youn-jung were arriving from Japan after finishing filming through Gimpo International Airport on the afternoon of July 10.