'Scandal' Already Erased.. Ji Chang-wook's Strawberry Field Romance with Japanese Actress 'Merry Berry Love'

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'Merry Berry Love' previews the thrilling 'strawberry couple' chemistry between actor Ji Chang-wook and Mio Imada.

CJ ENM's global content 'Merry Berry Love' (directed by Kim Soo-jung and Noh Young-seop; written by Lee Jae-yoon) is a cross-border, sweet-and-sour romance unfolding on a beautiful island between Lee Yu-bin (played by Ji Chang-wook), a Korean space planner who has completely failed, and Japanese farmer Shirahama Karin (played by Mio Imada). Beyond the fresh pairing of globally popular Ji Chang-wook and Japanese actress Mio Imada, the project is expected to serve as a foothold for expanding K-content production technology into global markets.

Among these developments, on the 23rd, 'Merry Berry Love' revealed its first two-shot teasing the high-sugar chemistry between Ji Chang-wook and Mio Imada, drawing attention. In the drama, Ji Chang-wook plays Lee Yu-bin, a once-successful space planner who loses everything overnight and heads to Charyeong Island, while Mio Imada portrays Karin, a farmer who inherited strawberry cultivation from her grandfather.

The stills feature two-shots capturing the sweet-and-sour evolution of Ji Chang-wook and Mio Imada's relationship. First, the meeting between the two, who initially set up strong defenses against each other, captures attention. The clash between city man Ji Chang-wook and strawberry farmer Mio Imada, with their opposing styles, highlights how ill-suited they are at first. This raises curiosity about how their first encounter, beginning with an unexpected misunderstanding, will be portrayed.

Meanwhile, scenes showing the two gradually closing the distance further amplify excitement. Ji Chang-wook and Mio Imada's eye contact and natural laughter bursting forth in the tidal flats preview the essence of a high-sugar romance, boosting expectations. Especially, Ji Chang-wook, known as the 'master of rom-coms,' returns to the genre after three years with sweet eyes that instantly captivate viewers' hearts. Furthermore, the pink atmosphere surrounding the two sends heart rates soaring and heightens anticipation for this fresh strawberry field romance.

Ji Chang-wook revealed details about their chemistry, stating, "Since 'Merry Berry Love' is a work where Yu-bin and Karin's chemistry is crucial, I had frequent conversations with Mio." It is reported that the two actually used their daily conversations as dialogue in the drama.

He continued, "We also taught each other Korean and Japanese lines. Especially thanks to (Mio) teaching me well about intonation and nuances, I was able to deliver them better," expressing his gratitude.

Lee Sang-hwa CP, who planned 'Merry Berry Love,' stated, "'Merry Berry Love' retains the strengths of the proven success formula of 'Korean-style rom-com (romantic comedy),' delivering a variety of thrilling yet comedic stories," and confidently added, "Viewers will discover many new sides of the two actors that they have never shown before."

'Merry Berry Love' is scheduled to premiere globally on Disney+ on October 7 and will air weekly on Wednesdays on Japanese terrestrial broadcaster Nippon TV.

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