Lee Se Young and Na In Woo teaming up for the new drama “Motel California” sounds promising. The drama, set to air in 2025 on MBC, will span 12 episodes. Fans of both actors can look forward to seeing them together in what is sure to be an intriguing series.
“Motel California” sounds like an engaging romance drama. Written by Lee Seo Yoon and directed by Jang Joon Ho and Kim Hyung Min, it is based on Shim Yoon Seo’s 2019 novel “Home, Bitter Home.”
The story centers on a woman who grew up in a rural motel named “Motel California.” After leaving her hometown, she returns 12 years later to reunite with her first love and confront new challenges.
This setup promises a blend of nostalgia, romance, and personal growth, making it an anticipated watch for drama fans.
Lee Se Young will portray Ji Kang Hee in “Motel California,” a character with a complex background.
Raised in a motel run by her father, Kang Hee is of mixed race, which brings about numerous challenges and emotional wounds during her upbringing.
She falls in love with her childhood friend, Cheon Yeon Soo, but decides to leave her hometown and moves to Seoul on her 20th birthday to pursue a new life.
Kang Hee eventually becomes a successful interior designer. Twelve years later, at the height of her career, she returns to her hometown, where she reconnects with her first love and faces new challenges.
This role will allow Lee Se Young to showcase a range of emotions and character development, adding depth to the drama.
Na In Woo will take on the role of Cheon Yeon Soo in “Motel California.” Yeon Soo experiences a fated romance with Ji Kang Hee, his lifelong love. Working as a veterinarian, he is a beloved figure in his rural village, where farmers continuously attempt to set him up with potential brides.
To escape their matchmaking efforts, he pretends to be in a serious relationship with a fellow veterinarian.
This facade becomes complicated when his first love, Kang Hee, returns to the village. Misunderstanding the situation, Kang Hee believes that Yeon Soo already has a girlfriend, leading to tension and conflict between them.
This character allows Na In Woo to explore themes of love, loyalty, and the complexities of relationships, adding depth to the narrative.
The production team commented,
“We’ve captured the nostalgic and tender emotions of everyone’s first love in a delightful and twist-filled storyline.”
They added,
“Lee Se Young and Na In Woo are highly regarded actors. Their pairing is refreshing, and viewers can expect an exciting new youth romance drama.”
“Motel California” is gearing up for full-scale production with the aim of airing in 2025. This timeline gives fans plenty of time to build anticipation for the drama, which promises to deliver a compelling story of love, personal growth, and reconciliation set against the backdrop of a rural motel.
With Lee Se Young and Na In Woo in the lead roles, viewers can look forward to an engaging and emotional series.
