From an age of five the two characters lived next door to one another. The girl was protective of the boy who was late learning Korean. The two mothers were very close friends. The parents thought of the youngsters as part of their family. The two youngsters became very close friends and a theme was the fear of losing their best friend if they were to pursue a love interest. Yet, the young woman left for America and got engaged to a very likable guy who many viewers would think more deserving. The two main families have their own problems. Another character was a friend to the two youngsters who had her own romance and whose mother was part of the same group as the two others.
At the beginning Seok-Ryu shows up unannounced, having broken off her engagement. Of course there is a big secret which is not revealed for awhile.
From there the viewer sees the fear of losing a best friend, mother rivalries, marital misunderstandings and a secondary romance with lots of surprises. The humans display a wide range of emotions.
Kissing is a very big deal and when one finally happens the cinematography is spectacular.
It takes a really good cast and crew. Here are a few.
Je Won Yu was the director. He has 9 directing credits plus 8 credits as assistant directing including "Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha" (2021). See http://www.therealjohndavidson.com/2021/10/hometown-cha-cha-cha-another-delightful.html
Ha Eun Shin was the writer. She had aspired to be a poet. She has 5 writing credits, also including "Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha" (2021).
Lim Ha-young was responsible for the music. Ha-young has music credits including "Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha" (2021) and "Twenty-five Twenty-one" (2022).
Jung Hae-in played Choi Seung-hyo, the leading male. He has 25 acting credits including "Something in the Rain" (2018), "Tune in For Love" (2019) and "D.P." (2021). See http://www.therealjohndavidson.com/2023/04/dp-stands-for-deserter-pursuit.html
Jung So-min played Bae Seok-ryoo the leading lady. She has 25 acting credits including "Because This is My First Life" (2027)
Kim Ji-eun played Jung Mo-eum, a paramedic and a female secondary romantic interest. She has 15 acting credits.
Yoon Ji-on plays Kang Dan-ho, a reporter and a male secondary romantic interest. He has 15 acting credits including "You Are My Spring" (2021).
Han Joon-Woo played Song Hyeon-jun, the very likeable former fiance. He has 9 acting credits including "Hyena" (2020) and "Agency" (2023). See http://www.therealjohndavidson.com/2023/06/agency.html
Jun Suk-ho plays Yoon Myeong-won, Seung-hyo's boss . He ehas 30 acting credits including ""Hyena" (2020).
Seo Ji Hye plays Jang Tae-hui, an earlier romantic inteerst for Seung-hyo. She has 32 acting credits including "Crash Landing on You" (2019). See http://www.therealjohndavidson.com/2020/02/crash-landing-on-you-very-addicting.html
Lee Seung-joon played Choi Kyeong-jong father to Seung-hyo He has 44 acting cresits including "Behind Your Touch" (2023), "Castaway Diva" (2023) and "Doctor Slump" (2024). See http://www.therealjohndavidson.com/2024/03/doctor-slump.html
Park Ji-young, plays Na Mi-sook, She has 55 acting credits including "The Housemaid" (2010), "Little Women" (2022) and "The Roundup" (2022). See http://www.therealjohndavidson.com/2024/06/little-women-korean-version.html
Jo Han-chul played Bae Geun-sik, father to Seok Ryoo. He has 66 acting credits including "Vincenzo" (2021) and "Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha" (2021)
Jang Young-nam played Seo Hye-sook, mother for Seok Ryoo. She has extensive theatre experience. She has 77 film acting credits including "A Werwolf Boy" (2012).
"Love Next Door" follows in the tradition of Korean romance series, but will provide a few surprises and viewers will be drawn to some of the inter-twining side stories. Available subtitled on Netflix.
As usual I have bolded the first mention of films I have seen. They are not necessarily a recommendation, but generally I found them worthy of my time. If you follow the links you should be able to determine if a particular film is worth following up.
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