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Netflix Releases 'Can This Love Be Translated?' Starring Kim Seon-ho and Go Youn-jung

Early buzz highlights a multilingual, globe-spanning romance with some critics flagging pacing.

Overview

  • All 12 episodes of the Korean drama premiered on Netflix on January 16, 2026.
  • The series features leads Kim Seon-ho and Go Youn-jung, written by the Hong sisters and directed by Yoo Young-eun.
  • The plot follows a top interpreter and a global actress, using translation as a lens on connection and miscommunication.
  • Kim performs in Korean, English, Japanese and Italian after extensive coaching, with filming across Japan, Canada and Italy.
  • Fans are binge-watching and praising the show on social media, while some reviews note pacing issues; Kim thanked Indian fans and expressed hopes for viral moments.