Netflix has kicked off production on “Messily Ever After” (working title), a new Korean romantic comedy film reuniting “Pachinko” stars Kim Minha and Noh Sang-hyun.
The film follows Su-hyun and Hyun-tae, a couple 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 stay together after the honeymoon phase has long ended — capturing the messy mix of loyalty, irritation, desire, and doubt that comes with truly knowing someone. The film is expected to blend sharp, witty storytelling with a grounded look at modern relationships,” according to Netflix.
Kim, known for her roles in “Pachinko,” “Typhoon Family” and “Way Back Love,” plays Su-hyun, a perfectionist curator who holds everything together professionally but finds herself unraveling when jealousy and love enter the picture. Noh Sang-hyun, also of “Pachinko” and “Love in the Big City,” plays Hyun-tae, a passionate installation artist who is unafraid to stand his ground. The casting reunites the two 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 Seo 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,” “20th Century Girl” and “Lost in Starlight.”
The title joins Netflix’s extensive Korean slate that was unveiled in January.