From Rock Bottom to Strawberry Fields: Ji Chang Wook’s New Rom-Com “Merry Berry Love” Gets Its First Look

Sometimes the best fresh starts happen in the most unexpected places. For Ji Chang Wook’s new character, that place is a quiet Japanese island covered in strawberry fields — and Disney+’s upcoming series “Merry Berry Love” has just given fans their first proper look at how that story unfolds.

A Story About Starting Over

“Merry Berry Love” follows Lee Yu Bin, a once-successful Korean spatial designer who loses everything overnight and heads to a Japanese island hoping to rebuild his life. There, he crosses paths with Shirahama Karin, played by Imada Mio, a devoted young strawberry farmer whose passion for her work slowly begins to change his outlook. The series marks Ji Chang Wook’s return to romantic comedy for the first time in three years, following his role in “Welcome to Samdalri.”

What the New Stills Reveal

The newly released images show two very different sides of Lee Yu Bin. One captures him fully immersed in his professional element, radiating the composed confidence of someone highly skilled at what he does. The other shows a noticeably softer side — stepping into a strawberry field with a gentle smile, hinting at the emotional shift his character is about to go through after meeting Karin.

Sharing his thoughts on joining the project, Ji Chang Wook explained that the character felt relatable and easy to connect with, noting a shared sense of passion for one’s work that drew him to the role. He also described the production as a genuinely upbeat, laughter-filled set, expressing hope that viewers will enjoy watching Yu Bin’s growth as his relationship with Karin unfolds.

Merry Berry Love: Details

Where to Watch More of Ji Chang Wook

Ahead of the premiere, fans can revisit Ji Chang Wook’s performance in “If You Wish Upon Me,” available on Viki.

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