Actor Han Hyo-joo, second from left, will lead Netflix’s new Japanese original “Romantics Anonymous.” Courtesy of BH Entertainment By Lee Gyu-lee Actor Han Hyo-joo will be taking on a Japanese series, playing the lead character in Netflix’s new original, “Romantics Anonymous.” Drawing inspiration from the 2010 romantic comedy film by French director Jean-Pierre Ameris, the upcoming series will center around Lee Ha-na (Han), a talented chocolatier grappling with social anxiety.
Despite her remarkable talent in crafting chocolate, Lee finds herself challenged by her extreme timidity, struggling in social situations. Upon securing a position at the renowned chocolate shop, Le Sauveur, she encounters Sosuke Fujiwara (Shun Oguri), the shop's representative and the son of a prominent confectionery tycoon. Sosuke, too, grapples with his own phobias stemming from a traumatic past.
“I am pleased to take part in a collaborative piece between Korea and Japan. Approaching this filming experience with the perspective of a budding actor, I'm embracing a fresh sense of tension, eager to delve into my role,” Han said through her agency BH Entertainment. “I will do my best until the very end to create a great piece of work.
Your interest and support will mean a great deal to me.” Actor Yuri Nakamura will play the character of Irene, who is Sosuke’s psychologist. She later becomes Lee’s counselor, also helping Lee get through her anxiety.
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