"New film by the director of 'Semantic Error'": Ji Chang-wook to star in 'Merry Berry Love' with Japanese actress, releasing October 7 [Official]

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Actor Ji Chang-wook has teased a heart-fluttering romantic chemistry with Japanese actress Mio Imada in 'Merry Berry Love'.

According to CJ ENM on the 2nd, the global content 'Merry Berry Love' (directed by Kim Soo-jung and Noh Young-seop / written by Lee Jae-yoon, hereafter referred to as 'Mebeorup') has confirmed its worldwide premiere on OTT Disney+ and Japanese terrestrial broadcaster Nippon TV on October 7.

'Mebeorup' is a cross-border sweet-and-sour romance between Lee Yu-bin (played by Ji Chang-wook), a Korean space planner whose career has collapsed, and Karin (played by Mio Imada), a Japanese female farmer, set on a beautiful island. It is the first joint production project between 'Global IP Powerhouse' CJ ENM and Japanese terrestrial broadcaster Nippon TV.

Especially, this work is expected to garner even more attention as Ji Chang-wook's return to romantic comedy (roco) after three years. Since his role in 'Suspicious Partner', he has solidified his position as a trusted 'master of rom-coms' by delivering his signature delicate eye acting and perfect chemistry with co-stars in works such as 'Love Method for Urban Men and Women' and 'Welcome to Samdalli'.

In this new work, Ji Chang-wook transforms into the role of Lee Yu-bin, a space planner who loses everything overnight. His counterpart, Mio Imada, plays Shirahama Karin, the number-one farmer on Chara Island, who has lived only for strawberries. The story will depict how two people from completely different lives heal and grow through each other.

The poster released on the 2nd features a two-shot of Ji Chang-wook and Mio Imada that evokes excitement just by looking at it. Ji Chang-wook is shown firmly supporting Mio Imada, who leans gently against him. His sweet smile directed toward Mio Imada draws attention. Especially, the close embrace of the two approaching each other shyly heightens their heartbeats and adds a sweeter tone to the atmosphere.

Additionally, the copy line 'What kind of love did you plant today?' further piques interest. This hints at the romantic current between the two set against the backdrop of Mio Imada's strawberry field in the drama. It sparks curiosity about what story will bring Ji Chang-wook and Mio Imada together and how their chemistry, as sweet as seasonal strawberries, will unfold.

'Mebeorup' will have its worldwide premiere on Disney+ next month on the 7th and is scheduled to air weekly on Wednesdays on Japanese terrestrial broadcaster Nippon TV.

Meanwhile, director Kim Soo-jung, who helmed 'Mebeorup', previously received critical acclaim for directing the 2022 OTT Watcha BL drama 'Semantic Error'.

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