Love Next Door cast: Where you’ve seen the stars of the Korean rom-com before

Love Next Door cast: Where you've seen the stars of the Korean rom-com before

As a devoted fan of K-Drama, I can confidently say that “Love Next Door” is the pièce de résistance of August releases. With its captivating plot and powerhouse cast, it’s a must-watch for any drama enthusiast. The creators, Yoo Je-won and Shin Ha-eun, have proven themselves to be masters of their craft with previous hits like “Crash Course in Romance” under their belts.


Have you taken a look at “Love Next Door” on Netflix? It’s widely considered the top K-Drama of August, so we wholeheartedly suggest adding it to your queue. The storyline is captivating and will hold your interest from the start, and it features two popular South Korean actors in the main roles.

The romantic comedy series we’re discussing hails from the creators Yoo Je-won and Shin Ha-eun, who are also known for. Je-won has previously directed the popular Netflix K-Drama “Crash Course in Romance,” while Ha-eun is recognized for her writing contributions to Korean shows such as “Argon” and “The Crowned Clown.”

The narrative unfolds the tale of affection between a project manager named Bae Seok-ryu and an old friend, Choi Seung-hyo, who is also a young architect. Bae Seok-ryu yearns for a new beginning in life, leading her to return to her hometown, and she shares a complex history with her childhood friend.

Love Next Door cast: Where you've seen the stars of the Korean rom-com before

In the starring role is South Korean actor Jung Hae-in, portraying Choi Seung-hyo, a man who is the son of a friend of Seok-ryu’s mother. Adored by many for his good looks and abilities, there’s speculation whether Seok-ryu will succumb to his attractions too.

Perhaps you’re familiar with Hae-in from the romantic fantasy series “While You Were Sleeping”, the drama series “Prison Playbook”, the military action series “D.P.”, and/or the romance series “Snowdrop”. His upcoming project, an action crime film called “I, the Executioner”, is slated for release in South Korea in September 2024.

  • Birthdate: April 1, 1988
  • Age: 36 years old
  • Height: 5’10
  • Social media: Instagram

Love Next Door cast: Where you've seen the stars of the Korean rom-com before

Actress Jung So-min takes on the other main character, Bae Seok-ryu, in a story about a woman rebuilding her life by returning to her hometown. She is most famously recognized for her roles as Oh Ha-ni in the romantic comedy series “Playful Kiss” and as Mu-deok/Nak-su in the Netflix Korean romantic drama series “Alchemy of Souls”. You may also remember her from her previous part as Hong Na-ra in the romantic comedy “Love Reset”.

  • Birthdate: March 16, 1989
  • Age: 35 years old
  • Height: 5’4
  • Social media: Instagram

Here’s the rest of the cast and who they portray in the romantic comedy series:

  • Kim Ji-eun as Jeong Mo-eum
  • Yoon Ji-on as Kang Dan-ho
  • Park Ji-young as Na Mi-sook
  • Jo Han-chul as Bae Geun-sik
  • Jang Young-nam as Seo Hye-sook
  • Lee Seung-joon as Choi Kyung-jong
  • Jeon Seok-ho as Yoon Myung-woo
  • Kim Geum-soon as Do Jae-sook
  • Han Ye-ju as Bang In-sook
  • Lee Seung-hyub as Bae Dong-jin
  • Shim So-young as Lee Seung-hyo
  • Lee Ji-hae as Hwang Young-in
  • Lee Si-hyun as Park Jeong-woo

Check out the exciting official trailer below to see the cast in action!

New episodes of Love Next Door drop on Netflix every Saturday and Sunday!

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2024-08-19 20:33