Song Joong-ki may have no new projects as of late, with Netflix’s My Name is Loh Kiwan being the last, but he’s busy making special appearances on several K-dramas. After surprisingly returning as Vincenzo Cassano, a nod to his character in the 2021 K-drama Vincenzo, in Queen of Tears as Hong Hae-in’s (Kim Ji-won) divorce lawyer, he will be back to make a special cameo in Netflix’s K-drama adaptation of the 2010 French-Belgian movie, Les Émotifs Anonymes, with a working title Romantics Anonymous.
According to Entertainment Naver (translated by Soompi), Joong-ki had recently completed filming his part for Romantics Anonymous in Japan. As the claim quickly gained traction, his agency, HighZium Studio, confirmed the report and released a statement about his special appearance in the series.
“Song Joong-ki will make a special appearance in the Japanese Netflix drama Romantics Anonymous, which stars Han Hyo-joo and Oguri Shun,” a spokesperson said.
However, it remains to be seen what role Joong-ki will play or if he will reprise one of his famous characters to surprise the viewers again. Whatever the case is, it will surely be a delight to see one of South Korea’s famous actors on the small screen again.
Who are the cast of Romantics Anonymous?
So far, Netflix has only announced four cast members for Romantics Anonymous, bringing together Japan and Korea’s greatest talents. For the cast and their roles, you can check the list below:
Han Hyo-joo as Hana Lee – a chocolatier who hides her real identity due to her fear of social interactions.
Oguri Shun as Sosuke Fujiwara – a chocolate shop owner with a traumatic past.
Yuri Nakamura as Irena – a renowned psychologist and author who serves as Sosuke’s doctor and Hana’s counselor. Despite her profession, she, too, has her own struggles to face.
Jin Akinishi as Hiro Takada – a bar owner Hana secretly likes and Sosuke’s best friend.
What is Romantics Anonymous about?
Romantics Anonymous tells the story of Hana Lee and Sosuke Fujiwara’s chance encounter through their love for chocolate. However, these two have anxiety disorders of their own. Sosuke can’t touch people, while Hana can’t look people in the eye. As Hana gets hired at Sosuke’s store, fans have to see how they will bravely overcome their fears.
You can read the Romantics Anonymous synopsis below:
The story begins with a chance encounter between a man and a woman sparked by their love for chocolate. However, both live with their own anxiety disorders: the man can’t physically touch others, while the woman can’t make eye contact.
Yong Film (Believer 2, The Call, 20th Century Girl, My Name is Loh Kiwan) produces the K-drama directed by Sho Tsukikawa (Yu Yu Hakusho). Lee Ha-jun (Parasite) leads the production design, with Yan Jin-mo (Parasite) as the editor and Dalpalan on the music. Lim Seung-young serves as the showrunner.
Netflix eyes to grow its K-drama content with several original series, from the recently released Hierarchy to other successful shows like Sweet Home and Gyeonseong Creature, to name a few. As it has big shoes to fill with Les Émotifs Anonymes winning the Best Foreign Film in Coproduction at the 2nd Magritte Awards, fans have to see how the streamer’s K-drama adaptation of it will pan out.
Romantics Anonymous is filming in Japan and is set to release on Netflix in 2025
