The upcoming drama Can This Love Be Translated? has released new posters, offering a poetic glimpse into a romance that unfolds across languages, cultures, and emotional boundaries.
The series follows the evolving relationship between Joo Ho Jin (Kim Seon Ho), a multilingual interpreter, and Cha Mu Hee (Go Youn Jung), a globally renowned top star. What begins as a strictly professional partnership gradually transforms into something deeper as unexpected moments and heartfelt exchanges blur the line between work and personal connection.
In the main poster, Joo Ho Jin and Cha Mu Hee stand face-to-face, sharing a quiet yet intense gaze. Behind them stretches a panoramic backdrop of South Korea, Japan, and Italy—reflecting their globe-spanning schedules and hinting at a love story not confined to one place or one language. A soft pastel pink sky fills the scene, with the word “love” floating above them in multiple languages, symbolizing the idea that love may be the most difficult emotion of all to translate.
Character posters further illuminate the emotional dynamics among the three leads. Joo Ho Jin is fluent in countless languages, yet awkward and uncertain when it comes to expressing love. Cha Mu Hee, despite being a world-famous star, struggles to articulate her true feelings. Joining them is Hiro (played by Fukushi Sota), a top Japanese romance star who accompanies Mu Hee during overseas filming. His gentle gaze and understated presence introduce a subtle tension into the relationship.
Although Mu Hee and Hiro work together as actors, they cannot communicate directly without Ho Jin’s help. Wearing receivers to hear Ho Jin’s translations, while Ho Jin listens and relays their words through interpreter earphones, the trio’s intersecting gazes hint at emotions forming between the lines. Small details—such as four-leaf clovers tucked into Mu Hee’s phone case—suggest a quiet wish for luck, understanding, and emotional clarity.
By centering its narrative on language and communication, Can This Love Be Translated? raises a poignant question: when words fall short, can love still be fully conveyed? The drama promises a thoughtful and emotionally resonant exploration of connection beyond speech.
Can This Love Be Translated? is set to premiere on January 16.
