Can This Love Be Translated premieres on January 16, 2026, with 12 weekly episodes streaming exclusively on Netflix.
The story follows shy multilingual translator Ju Ho-jin and a global actress as their professional partnership slowly turns romantic during international travels.
Written by Hong Jeong-eun and Hong Mi-ran, directed by Yoo Young-eun, and led by Kim Seon-ho alongside an international ensemble cast.
Netflix is preparing to broaden its K-drama lineup with an upcoming series known as Can This Love Be Translated. The show explores how relationships can be formed even when the people speak different languages; however, with time the emotions gradually bring them closer. Filmed during the winter, the series is expected to deliver a gentle, reflective atmosphere instead of intense, dramatic moments.
The trailer of the series has clearly shown that the writers, Hong Jeong Eun and Hong Mi Ran, have written a love story that most of us dream of. If you’re wondering when and where you can watch Kim Seon-ho’s Can This Love Be Translated, then follow along with the article.
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Can This Love Be Translated: OTT release date and platform
Can This Love Be Translated will stream on Netflix starting January 16, 2026. Furthermore, the K-drama is said to have 12 episodes, with new episodes to release weekly to keep viewers engaged.
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Can This Love Be Translated: Storyline
Can This Love Be Translated is a story of a multilingual translator known as Ho Jin. He is shy and struggles to express his personal feelings. His life changes when he is assigned to work with a world-renowned actress during her global travel show. The professional bond between the two starts turning into something romantic as they travel across the countries for work.
However, they share different opinions on love, which eventually leads to misunderstandings, quiet moments and gradual emotional growth. One can also say that while Joo Ho-jin can translate many languages with ease, understanding emotions and love becomes his real challenge.
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Can This Love Be Translated: Cast and crew
Can This Love Be Translated is directed by Yoo Young-eun and written by Hong Jeong-eun and Hong Mi-ran. The series also stars some of the finest actors in the Korean industry, including the below-mentioned:
- Kim Seon-ho as Ju Ho-jin
- Sôta Fukushi as Hiro Kurosawa
- Lee Yi-dam as Shin Ji-seon
- Go Youn-jung as Cha Mu-hee
- Choi Woo-sung as Kim Yong-woo
- Hyunri as Hyunri
- Jonathan Tanigaki as Japanese TV Host
- Jocelyn Chugg as Moo-Hee Fan
- Bryan Larkin as Jackson Park
- Scott Olynek as Mime
- Anna Primiani as Crying Woman
- Rory Edgar as Journalist
