Netflix’s latest romantic series Anonymous romanticstarring South Korean actress Han Hyo-joo and Japanese actor Oguri Shun, it quickly became a hit in Korea.
As of 5pm on October 18, the series entered Netflix Korea’s Top 10, ranking at #4 just two days after its release, signaling strong initial success.
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The 8-episode series follows Sosuke (Oguri Shun), a confectionery company heir struggling with germophobia, and Hana (Han Hyo-joo), a genius chocolatier who fears social attention. Their awkward yet endearing love story unfolds as they gradually open their hearts to each other through chocolate. The plot balances warmth and humor, touching the hearts of viewers.
Although it is primarily a Japanese Netflix original, Anonymous romantic is produced by Korean production company Yong Film. It is directed by Tsukikawa Sho, who is known for visually appealing films I want to eat your pancreaswith the screenplay written by Korean writer Kim Ji-hyun.
The cross-cultural collaboration is further highlighted by a predominantly Japanese cast, with Han Hyo-joo as the main exception. The final episode features a special appearance by Song Joong-ki along with Sakaguchi Kentaro.
The soundtrack also draws attention, including a Japanese cover of Park Hye-kyung’s “Confession” reinterpreted by music director Dalpahan, and LE SSERAFIM’s Kim Chaewon contributing the theme song.
Domestic viewers responded positively, praising the series “healing romantic comedy” and noting its familiar yet comforting Korean drama vibe. The series’ success in Korea reflects the growing appeal of K-Japanese cross-cultural collaborations and Han Hyo-joo’s enduring star power.
Anonymous romantic is now available to stream on Netflix.
