Get ready for a heartwarming cross-cultural romance: Ji Chang Wook and Imada Mio’s Korean-Japanese co-produced drama has unveiled its first posters, with CJ ENM announcing that “Merry Berry Love” will premiere this October globally via Disney+ and Japan’s Nippon TV.
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What’s the Story?
“Merry Berry Love” is a romantic comedy about Lee Yu Bin (Ji Chang Wook), a Korean spatial designer who achieved great success in Korea but loses everything overnight and travels to a Japanese island in hopes of turning his life around. There, he meets Karin Shirahama (Imada Mio), a young Japanese strawberry farmer who has devoted her life to growing strawberries. A classic fish-out-of-water setup, now with a fresh coastal, fruity twist. soompi
The love story doesn’t stop there. Nam Yoon Su has joined the cast as Park Gu Nam, a devoted part-time worker on the island who has an unwavering crush on Mari, starring alongside Kumada Rinka as Mizuno Mari, Karin’s best friend and a tarot reader specializing in romance — adding a second, youthful romance thread to keep viewers hooked.
Why It’s a Big Deal
The drama is the first series jointly produced by Japan’s terrestrial broadcaster Nippon TV and Korean production company CJ ENM, making it a landmark project for K-drama and J-drama fans alike.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Lead Cast | Ji Chang Wook, Imada Mio |
| Supporting Cast | Nam Yoon Su, Kumada Rinka |
| Genre | Romantic Comedy |
| Production | CJ ENM x Nippon TV |
| Premiere | October 2026 |
| Where to Watch | Disney+ (global), Nippon TV (Japan, Wednesdays) |
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Why Fans Are Excited
Ji Chang Wook returning to a lighthearted rom-com after his intense thriller roles is reason enough to celebrate — pair that with Imada Mio’s charm and a genuinely novel Korea-Japan production, and “Merry Berry Love” is shaping up to be one of the season’s sweetest surprises.
FAQs
Q1: When does “Merry Berry Love” premiere?
It premieres this October 2026 on Disney+ worldwide and Nippon TV in Japan.
Q2: Who stars in “Merry Berry Love”?
Ji Chang Wook and Imada Mio lead, with Nam Yoon Su and Kumada Rinka in supporting roles.
