Summary
Love Next Dooris a chaotic romantic comedy K-drama with a spectacular cast that portrays various vibrant characters.The seriesfollows Bae Seok-ryu and Choi Seung-hyo, who have known each other since childhood due to their mothers' close friendship. However, when the perfect Seok-ryu suddenly returns to their hometown after an unknown crisis, they find themselves navigating uncharted territory now that they are adults.
The K-drama is a reunion project for writer Shin Ha-eun and director Yoo Je-won. The duo previously collaborated onHometown Cha-Cha-Cha, which received a critical appraisal for itsK-drama romancesand heart-warming subplots set in the coastal town of Pohang. As a result,Love Next Dooris one of themost exciting new Netflix K-dramas of 2024, as both the team behind the scenes and the on-screen cast of characters have a proven track record for delivering success in a romantic comedy setting.
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Jung So-min as Bae Seok-ryu
Born August 02, 2025
Actor:Born Kim Yoon-ji in Seoul, South Korea,Jung So-min found international fame as Oh Ha-ni inPlayful Kiss, an adaptation of the famous manga series “Itazura Na Kiss”. The actress has been at the forefront of several K-drama classics, includingBecause This Is My First Life,The Smile Has Left Your Eyes, and most recently, thefantasy K-dramaAlchemy of Souls.Love Next Dooris her next project after the movieLove Reset, which she starred in alongside Kang Ha-neul.
Twenty(2015)
So-min
Character:Bae Seok-ryu isLove Next Door’s female lead and a childhood friend of Choi Seung-hyo. Throughout her life,Seok-ryu has always succeeded both academically and professionally. She is very energetic and passionate about the things she does. However, her abrupt return to her hometown after quitting her job is unexpected.
Jung Hae-in as Choi Seung-hyo
Born June 02, 2025
Actor:Born in Seoul, South Korea, Jung Hae-in first gained notoriety inWhile You Were Sleepingas the police officer, Han Woo-tak. Since then, K-dramas such asSomething in the Rainand movies likeTune in For Loveshowed how effortlessly Jung Hae-in can portray detailed roles. He has most recently explored darker characters in theaction-packed K-dramaD.P.and Disney+’s first original K-drama,Snowdrop.Love Next Dooris Jung Hae-in’s first rom-com in a leading role.
Something in the Rain(2018)
While You Were Sleeping(2017)
Han Woo-tak
Character:Choi Seung-hyo leadsLove Next Dooralongside Bae Seok-ryu. Throughout their shared childhoods, the duo shared many embarrassing moments they would rather forget. As an adult, he works as an architect and begins to gain attention as an up-and-coming figure in the field. However,Seung-hyo’s reunion with Seok-ryu sets things awry in his personal life.
Kim Ji-eun as Jung Mo-eum
Born July 31, 2025
Actor:Kim Ji-eun was born in Incheon, South Korea and first gained recognition after starring as NIS agent Yoo Je-yi in the espionage thriller,The Veil. Kim Ji-eun has had prominent roles in TV showsOne Dollar LawyerandAgain My Life.Love Next Dooris Kim Ji-eun’s second K-drama of 2024, as she starred as the female lead of the body-swap rom-com,Branding in Seongsu, at the start of the year.
Hell is Other People(2019)
Min Ji-eun
Character:Jung Mo-eum is a childhood friend of Seok-ryu and Seung-hyo, having grown up alongside them in the neighborhood of Hyeryeong. As such,Mo-eum knows all the secrets they would rather keep in the past. She currently works as a paramedic and has a quirky, down-to-earth personality that makes her perfect for her job.
Yun Ji-on as Kang Dan-ho
Born August 09, 2025
Actor:Yun Ji-on was born in Incheon, South Korea, and had supporting roles in several movies and TV shows. Some of the most notable include drama producer Lee Hyo-bong inBe Melodramatic, and moody assistant manager Lim Ryung-gu inTomorrow. Most recently,Yun Ji-on starred as the second male lead in 2024’sSerendipity’s Embrace.
Be Melodramatic(2019)
Lee Hyo-bong
Character:Unlike the other three leading characters,Kang Dan-ho is new to the neighborhoodand moves next door to Jung Mo-eum. He is a social affairs journalist with a warm heart who becomes friends with the childhood trio. Though he can be blunt and sometimes frustrating, Dan-ho is endearing and has good intentions.
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Love Next Door’s Supporting Cast & Characters
Park Ji-young as Na Mi-sook:Since her debut in 2000, Park Ji-young has appeared in notable shows such asLittle WomenandMoon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo. She plays Seok-ryu’s mother, who acts tough but cares deeply for her children.
Jo Han-chul as Bae Geun-sik:Before the series, Jo Han-chul appeared in projects such asVincenzo, andMy Name is Loh Kiwan. He portrays Seok-ryu’s father inLove Next Door.
Jang Young-nam as Seo Hye-sook:Jang Young-nam is one of the original members ofSaturday Night Live Koreaand has seen great critical success on-screen. She plays Seung-ho’s mother.
Lee Seung-joon as Choi Kyung-jong:Lee Seung-joon is active on both stage and screen and has appeared in some of thebest K-dramas of all time;Descendants of the SunandMr. Sunshine. Lee joins the cast as Choi Seung-ho’s doting father.
Jeon Seok-ho as Yoon Myung-woo:Yoon Myeong-woo is one ofLove Next Door’s comic relief characters and the head of Seung-hyo’s architecture firm. Jeon’s previous K-dramas includeStrong Woman Do Bong-soonandThe Good Wife.
Sim So-young as Lee Na-yoon:Lee Na-yoon adds another layer toLove Next Dooras she has a crush on Seung-hyo. Sim So-young has recently made cameos inUnicornandWork Now, Play Later.
Lee Seung-hyub as Bae Dong-jin:After his appearance in the 2024 smash-hitLovely Runner, N.Flying’s Lee Seung-hyub takes on the role of Seok-ryu’s reckless younger brother inLove Next Door.
Kim Keum-soon as Do Jae-sook:In 2024, Kim Keum-soon has previously appeared inThe Atypical Familyas con artist Baek Il-hong. She portrays Jung Mo-eum’s mother inLove Next Door.
Han Ye-ju as Bang In-sook:Bang In-sook is a lively addition toLove Next Dooras a character who has a lot of internal rage. This is Han Ye-ju’s first supporting role sinceWhen the Camellia Blooms.
Yu Ji-wang as Go Seul-gi:Yu Ji-wang plays Go Seul-gi inLove Next Door, a gym owner and bodybuilder who teaches Dong-jin about life and exercise. Yu Ji-wang has previously made cameo appearances inBloodhoundsandThe Uncanny Counter.
Love Next Door
Cast
A woman returns to Korea to restart her life and becomes involved with a childhood friend, sharing a complicated history.
