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Can This Love Be Translated?
A poetic romantic comedy framed by warm wanderlust, where quiet vulnerability collides with unspoken grief like delicate words lingering in a mist-shrouded foreign alleyway.
Can This Love Be Translated?
Can This Love Be Translated?

이 사랑 통역 되나요?

"The most difficult language, yours."

16 January 2026 — 16 January 2026 South Korea 1 season 12 episode Ended 8.4 (150)

Cast: Kim Seon-ho, Go Youn-jung, Sota Fukushi, Lee E-dam, Choi Woo-sung

Drama Comedy Linguistic vs. Emotional Translation Psychological Trauma and Identity Dissociation Public Persona vs. Private Vulnerability Unspoken Love and Self-Sabotage Spatial Travel and Human Connection

Can This Love Be Translated? — Characters & Cast

Character Analysis

Joo Ho-jin

Kim Seon-ho

Archetype: The Guarded Professional / Neutral Mediator Key Trait: Multilingual linguistic precision hiding a gentle, slightly endearing domestic clumsiness (heodang)

Motivation

To maintain professional perfection and emotional safety; evolves into supporting and protecting Mu-hee while confronting his own fear of commitment.

Character Arc

Begins as an emotionally distant interpreter who clings to strict neutrality and routine to guard his heart following an unrequited past crush. As he becomes Mu-hee's protector, he abandons his emotional detachment, learning to speak openly from his heart rather than merely translating for others.

Cha Mu-hee / Do Ra-mi

Go Youn-jung

Archetype: The Vulnerable Superstar / Dual-Natured Heroine Key Trait: Brutally direct and fiercely expressive in private, masking deep emotional fragility

Motivation

Seeking validation and love while fearing inherent unworthiness; evolves into healing her past and standing on her own feet.

Character Arc

Evolves from an insecure, struggling actress terrified of losing her overnight global fame into a resilient woman who confronts her childhood trauma, integrates her inner shadow (Do Ra-mi), and accepts genuine love.

Kurosawa Hiro

Sota Fukushi

Archetype: The Romantic Rival / Chivalrous Catalyst Key Trait: Sincere, polished, elegant, and emotionally honest

Motivation

Maintaining his title as Japan’s "Romance Prince"; evolves into seeking authentic human connection over scripted TV romance.

Character Arc

Starts with an initial grudge against Mu-hee following a red-carpet misunderstanding, but grows genuinely fond of her while co-starring on Romantic Trip. Upon realizing her heart belongs to Ho-jin, he gracefully steps back as a supportive friend.

Shin Ji-sun

Lee E-dam

Archetype: The Unattainable Past Key Trait: Poised, gentle, and observant

Motivation

Seeking personal happiness while navigating delicate family ties.

Character Arc

Represents Ho-jin’s lingering unrequited affection. Her marriage to Ho-jin’s half-brother forces Ho-jin to formally close his past chapter and make room for Mu-hee.

Kim Yong-u

Choi Woo-sung

Archetype: Loyal Manager / Pragmatic Comic Relief Key Trait: Warm-hearted, practical, and candid

Motivation

Ensuring Ho-jin’s professional success and personal well-being.

Character Arc

Serves as Ho-jin's grounded manager and confidant throughout their international journey, offering practical checks against Ho-jin's overthinking.

Cast

Kim Seon-ho as Joo Ho-jin
Go Youn-jung as Cha Mu-hee
Sota Fukushi as Hiro Kurosawa
Lee E-dam as Shin Ji-seon
Choi Woo-sung as Kim Yong-woo
Baek Joo-hee as Cho Yeong-a
Kwak Min-kyu as Park PD
Hyunri as Nanami
Kim Won-hae as Kim Yeong-hwan
Sung Joon as Na Jin-seok
Alberto Mondi as Andre
Woo Mi-hwa as Mu-hee's Aunt
Shin Mun-sung as Mu-hee's Uncle
Jeong Bo-ram as Mu-hee's Stylist
Lim Cheol-soo as Kim Jeong-su (Kim PD)

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