What Comes After Love

What Comes After Love is an upcoming South Korean melodrama television series written by Jung Hae-sim, directed by Moon Hyun-sung, and starring Lee Se-young and Kentaro Sakaguchi. Based on the novel of the same name, it depicts a love that goes beyond national boundaries between a Korean woman and a Japanese man. It is scheduled to premiere on Coupang Play on September 27, 2024, every Friday at 20:00 (KST).

Synopsis
It is about a fateful love that unfolds when Hong, who was studying in Japan, meets Jungo and they reunite in Korea for the first time in five years after suffering a mournful love and separation.

Cast

 * Lee Se-young as Hong
 * Kentaro Sakaguchi as Jungo
 * Hong Jong-hyun as Min-jun
 * Anne Nakamura as Kanna

Development
Director Moon Sung-hyun, who directed the films The King's Case Note (2017) and Seoul Vibe (2022), took the megaphone and also his small screen directorial debut. Jung Hae-sim and Moon Hyun-sung served as the writers of the series. Silver Lining Studio with Contents Seven managed the production.

Casting
Lee Se-young and Kentaro Sakaguchi were reportedly cast to play the main characters of the series in July 2023 and officially confirmed in December 2023.

Hong Jong-hyun was reportedly cast to play as one of the lead characters for the series in January 2024 and officially confirmed in March 2024.

Filming
Principal photography began in early 2024 between South Korea and Japan.

Release
Coupang Play announced that What Comes After Love would be released in 2024. On July 18, 2024, Coupang Play confirmed that the series will premiere on September 27, 2024.