MBC’s new Friday-Saturday drama “Motel California” (written by Lee Seo-yoon, directed by Kim Hyung-min and Lee Jae-jin), which will premiere on January 10 next year, is the first drama romantic that reshapes love. in a rural area about a woman who was born and raised in a motel and reunites with her first love in her hometown that she ran away from 12 years ago. Based on the popular 2019 novel “Home, Bitter Home” by Shim Yoon-seo, the drama stars “reliable romance expert” Lee Se-young (as Ji Kang-hee), Na In-woo (as the name Cheon Yeon-soo), known for capturing hearts in “River Where the Moon Rises” and “Marry My Husband,” veteran actor Choi Min-soo (as Ji Chun-pil), among others, promises a stellar cast.
On December 25, “Motel California” released a special teaser to celebrate Christmas, attracting attention. The teaser begins with the folks from “Hana-eup” throwing a party in the lobby of Motel California, bringing a festive atmosphere. Interestingly, instead of singing Christmas carols, they sing the song “Happy Birthday”. It is then revealed that both Chun-pil and Kang-hee share birthdays on December 25, adding a funny twist. The contrast between Chun-pil’s excitement over the Christmas birthday celebration and Kang-hee’s less-than-enthusiastic reaction is laughable.
The teaser also highlights Kang-hee and Yeon-soo’s sweet moments as a couple celebrating Christmas. Yeon-soo transforms into an oversized Santa just for Kang-hee, offering an adorable and heartfelt confession, “Because I like you! I’ve always liked you!Their romantic moments continue, building anticipation and excitement. The teaser shows the couple sitting close together on the same bed, sharing a playful affection, playfully interrupted by Chun-pil’s exaggerated advice.”Daughter, be sure to use contraception~“, adding a comical element.
“Motel California” premieres Jan. 10.
Meanwhile, Na In-woo was recently exempted from military service after waiting for his civil service clerkship.
His agency Hanada Company said: “After receiving a Level 4 supplemental duty classification on his physical examination, he awaited enlistment but did not receive a call-up from the Military Manpower Administration within three years, making him eligible for exemption.However, the agency refrained from commenting on the specific reasons behind its Level 4 classification.
