Love Next Door (literal title: "Mom's Friend's Son") is a South Korean romantic-comedy drama series set to air on tvN. The series is directed by Yoo Je-Won and written by Shin Ha-Eun, the creative duo behind the popular 2021 tvN drama "Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha." The show will premiere on August 17, 2024, and air on Saturdays and Sundays at 21:20.

Plot Summary

Choi Seung-Hyo (played by Jung Hae-In) is a highly successful young architect, known for his talent and charm. He runs his own architecture atelier called "In" and is considered nearly perfect in every aspect of his life. However, there are moments from his past that he wishes to forget, most of which involve Bae Seok-Ryu (played by Jung So-Min).

Their mothers became friends when they were four years old, leading to Choi Seung-Hyo and Bae Seok-Ryu spending a lot of time together, including sharing awkward childhood experiences like bathing together at a women's bathhouse. As adults, their paths cross again, bringing back memories and possibly igniting new feelings.

Bae Seok-Ryu had a smooth journey growing up, consistently ranking first in school and showing great passion and energy in everything she did. She secured a job as a project manager at a large company after graduating from university, but for unexplained reasons, she quit and has been unemployed since. Meeting Choi Seung-Hyo again as adults adds a new twist to her life.

Main Cast

  • Jung Hae-In as Choi Seung-Hyo: The top young architect in Korea, attractive and nearly perfect, but haunted by awkward childhood memories.
  • Jung So-Min as Bae Seok-Ryu: A passionate and energetic woman who excelled academically and professionally but is currently unemployed.
  • Kim Ji-Eun as Jung Mo-Eum
  • Yun Ji-On as Kang Dan-Ho
  • Park Ji-Young as Na Mi-Sook
  • Jo Han-Chul as Bae Geun-Sik
  • Jang Young-Nam as Seo Hye-Sook
  • Lee Seung-Joon as Choi Kyung-Jong
  • Jun Suk-Ho as Yoon Myung-Woo
  • Kim Keum-Soon as Do Jae-Sook
  • Han Ye-Joo as Bang In-Sook
  • Lee Seung-Hyub as Bae Dong-Jin
  • Sim So-Young as Lee Na-Yoon

Teaser Trailer Highlights

The teaser trailer showcases the journey of Choi Seung-Hyo and Bae Seok-Ryu from their childhood days as friends to their present-day encounters. It hints at their complex relationship, shaped by shared past experiences and new adult dynamics.


Broadcasting Information

  • South Korea: tvN
  • Release Date: August 17, 2024
  • Air Time: Saturdays and Sundays at 21:20

Love Next Door promises to be a heartwarming and humorous exploration of rekindled friendships, romance, and personal growth, set against the backdrop of a successful career and unexpected life changes.