Actor Lee Dong-wook has been officially confirmed as the protagonist of the upcoming Netflix original series Love storyattracting strong attention from global K-drama fans.
He will star alongside actress Jung Yu-mi, taking on the role of a married man caught up in a complex emotional and psychological entanglement that begins after a life-changing encounter.
Love story tells the story of two people who meet during a chance encounter in a foreign travel destination and share a single unforgettable night. However, that moment becomes the starting point of the emotional chaos that turns the lives of four individuals upside down.
After returning to Korea, the characters find themselves unable to detach themselves from each other, even as they recognize that the relationship is “wrong.”
In the series, Lee Dong-wook plays Ji-hun, a character torn between rational judgment and uncontrollable emotions. Jung Yu-mi plays Sun-hee, his wife, who is forced to face the shocking truth behind their affair.
Their couple is expected to generate intense emotional chemistry, grounded in realistic relationship struggles and psychological tensions.
Actress Jeon So-nee joins the series as Huk-yeong, a mysterious woman who becomes deeply involved in Jihun’s life and serves as a key catalyst in the story’s emotional breakdown.
Actor Lee Jong-won plays Sun-hee’s younger brother, whose unexpected involvement adds an extra layer of tension to the ongoing relationships.
The series is directed by a director known for deeply exploring human psychology and emotional fractures within relationships, raising expectations for a tightly structured, character-driven narrative.
The writing team is also recognized for realistic dialogue and emotionally grounded storytelling, further heightening anticipation for the series.
With its stellar cast and emotionally intense plot, Love story is already positioned as one of Netflix’s most anticipated upcoming K-dramas.
Sources: Naver
