‘Pachinko’ Stars Kim Minha, Noh Sang-hyun Reunite for Netflix Rom-Com

Netflix has kicked off production on “Messily Ever After” (working title), a brand new Korean romantic comedy film reuniting “Pachinko” stars Kim Minha and Noh Sang-hyun.

The film follows Su-hyun and Hyun-tae, a pair whose decade-long relationship swings between deep affection and mutual exasperation. “Leaning into the emotional whiplash of a long-term relationship, ‘Messily Ever After’ explores what it really means to remain together after the honeymoon phase has long ended — capturing the messy mixture of loyalty, irritation, desire, and doubt that comes with truly knowing someone. The film is predicted to mix sharp, witty storytelling with a grounded take a look at modern relationships,” in line with Netflix.

Kim, known for her roles in “Pachinko,” “Typhoon Family” and “Way Back Love,” plays Su-hyun, a perfectionist curator who holds all the things together professionally but finds herself unraveling when jealousy and love enter the image. Noh Sang-hyun, also of “Pachinko” and “Love within the Big City,” plays Hyun-tae, a passionate installation artist who’s unafraid to face his ground. The casting reunites the 2 actors following their on-screen romance in “Pachinko,” this time as college sweethearts now a decade into their relationship.

The film marks the feature directorial debut of Web optimization Jung-min. Production is handled by Bombaram Film — the studio behind the young adult romance “Love Untangled,” directed by Namkoong Sun, and the acclaimed drama “Kim Ji-young, Born 1982,” directed by Kim Do-yeong.

“Messily Ever After” continues Netflix’s push to champion emerging filmmakers in Korean cinema, following titles including “Love Untangled,” “twentieth Century Girl” and “Lost in Starlight.”

The title joins Netflix’s extensive Korean slate that was unveiled in January.

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