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Two families that have been enemies for a century, a marriage imposed by the king, and two movie stars appearing together on screen for the first time. Netflix made the announcement official on November 12: « The Twilight Between Us » (formerly titled «Soul»), a historical series blending romance, action, and fantasy. And behind the camera, the team has everything it takes to inspire dreams: the director of « When Life Gives You Tangerines » and the screenwriter of « Queen of Tears ".
A dream team at the helm
The project brings together two of the most prominent creators in Korean drama. Directing is Kim Won-seok, known for «When Life Gives You Tangerines»—one of Netflix’s biggest Korean hits—as well as classics such as «Misaeng,» « My Mister » and «Signal,» whose The highly anticipated Season 2 is coming in December.
The screenplay is by Park Ji-eun, the writer behind «Queen of Tears,» « Crash Landing on You » and « The Legend of the Blue Sea ".
A rare collaboration between a director known for the emotional depth of his characters and a screenwriter who loves to push the boundaries of romance, fantasy, and historical drama.
A Wedding to End the War
The story follows Mu-yeong and Su-ryeon, heirs to two families that have harbored a fierce hatred for one another for a hundred years. To put an end to this generations-long conflict, the king decides to unite them by decree. But this marriage, meant to bring peace, takes a turn that no one could have foreseen.
A premise that immediately brings to mind «Romeo and Juliet,» set in ancient Korea, with a dash of fantasy and action scenes.
A title with a double meaning
The Korean title of the series hides a lovely subtlety. It is based on the word «hon,» which evokes both marriage—through the word «gyeol-hon»—and twilight, that brief moment after sunset when the boundary between day and night fades away.
A dual interpretation that sums up the story: that of two destinies that become intertwined at the very moment of their union, in that blurred zone between light and shadow, between the self and the other. Hence the international title, «The Twilight Between Us.».
Gang Dong-won, the «Demon of the North»
Kang Dong-won, a Korean film star known for his roles in «Peninsula» and «Broker,» plays Mu-yeong, the illegitimate son of the Kang family. Despite his exceptional fighting skills and noble heart, he lives in the shadows, saddled with a menacing nickname: the «Demon of the North.».
Accustomed to moving from action to melodrama, from thrillers to fantasy, the actor will now have to portray both the power of a warrior and the personal journey of a man whose fate will be forever changed by this marriage. It’s a highly anticipated return to a series—a format he hasn’t appeared in for many years.
Kim Go-eun, a woman who refuses to give in
Facing him, Kim Go-eun, unforgettable in « Goblin » and, more recently, appeared in the film «Exhuma,» plays Su-ryeon, the only daughter of the Han family.
Although she was tipped to become crown princess, she failed to secure that title. But she remains subject to the royal ban on marriage—a rule that once applied to young women eligible for that rank. Her forced marriage to the heir of a rival family thus becomes a true twist of fate. According to Netflix, the actress brings her full vitality to this woman who refuses to submit, even in the face of such a marriage.
A release date to be announced
Netflix has not yet announced a release date. But with a cast and crew like this, the series is already shaping up to be one of the biggest highlights on the horizon for K-drama fans.