Netflix has embarked on the production of "Long Vacation," a new Korean romance series crafted by Lee Jung-hyo, the visionary director behind the globally-acclaimed "Crash Landing on You," and Jung Hyun-jung, a renowned romance scriptwriter whose works have resonated with audiences across Korea. The streaming giant shared a few captivating images from the show's inaugural day of table reads in Seoul, painting a vivid picture of the upcoming drama.
The project brings together two of Korea's brightest young stars. Choo Young-woo, who claimed the Baeksang Award for Best New Actor last year thanks to his recent successes in "The Tale of Lady Ok," "The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call," and "Head Over Heels," stars as Demon 3375 in "Long Vacation." He portrays a powerful being who has lived for centuries without comprehending the essence of love. Meanwhile, versatile actress Lee Se-young ("The Red Sleeve," "What Comes After Love") plays Deul-pan, a capable hotel room attendant whose mundane life is anything but ordinary. Their paths keep crossing at a seaside hotel, sparking an unexpected relationship that challenges everything the demon thought he knew.
Netflix holds high expectations for the series, considering the impressive credentials of the creative team behind the camera. Lee Jung-hyo has become one of the company's go-to Korean hitmakers, following "Crash Landing on You" — one of the most-watched K-dramas in the platform's history — with original series like "Doona!" (2023) and the Jeon Do-yeon thriller "The Price of Confession" (2025). Jung Hyun-jung's writing credits span more than a decade and include hits such as "I Need Romance," "Romance Is a Bonus Book," "Lovestruck in the City," and "Discovery of Love."
This series adds to what is shaping up to be another remarkable year for Korean content on Netflix. The streamer unveiled a 33-title Korean slate in January, featuring everything from a new season of "Singles Inferno" to the rom-com "Boyfriend on Demand" starring Blackpink's Jisso and Lee Chang-dong's "Possible Love," the revered auteur's first film in eight years and a likely contender at this fall's major festivals. Korea continues to play a pivotal role as one of Netflix's most important content engines outside the United States, a reality underscored just last week by the BTS comeback concert broadcast live from Seoul's Gwanghwamun Square, which drew 18.4 million viewers and hit No. 1 on Netflix in 24 countries.
