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Netflix Starts Production on Korean Rom-Com 'Messily Ever After' With 'Pachinko' Duo

The Seoul-set feature advances Netflix’s Korean film strategy by spotlighting debut director Seo Jung-min with a grounded take on long-term love.

Overview

  • Filming is underway in Seoul after starting in February 2026, with principal photography scheduled through May.
  • Kim Min-ha and Noh Sang-hyun reunite as Su-hyun and Hyun-tae, college sweethearts now a decade into a complicated relationship.
  • Kim portrays a meticulous museum curator unsettled by jealousy, while Noh plays a resolute installation artist devoted to his craft.
  • The film marks Seo Jung-min’s feature directorial debut and is produced by Bombaram Film, according to trade reports.
  • Netflix has not announced a release date, with industry coverage projecting a 2027 debut and some reports noting Roh Jae Won in a supporting role.