Starring Kim Seon-ho, Go Youn-jung and Sota Fukushi in the lead roles, Can This Love Be Translated? is written by the Hong sisters and directed by Yoo Youngeun. The romantic comedy series explores the relationship between a multilingual interpreter, Ju Ho Jin (played by Kim Seon Ho) and a top actress, Cha Mu Hee (played by Go Youn Jung). Japanese actor Sota Fukushi plays renowned actor Kurosawa Hiro, creating a central love triangle.
Can This Love Be Translated? Success
The first season, which premiered on Netflix on January 16, 2026, became a global hit, topping the Netflix charts in 13 countries within just three days of its release. The 12-episode series ranked at No. 10 in the United States and at No. 7 in Canada, reflecting its strong reach among English-speaking audiences.
Will ‘Can This Love Be Translated?’ Get A Second Season?
So far, there is no official announcement regarding a second season of Can This Love Be Translated?, as the series is labeled a limited series and most K-dramas typically conclude their stories within one season.
However, Can This Love Be Translated? ended with an open note. Several aspects still remain to be explored, including Mu-hee’s confrontation with her past, Do Ra-mi’s uncertain fate and Ho-jin’s role in Mu-hee’s healing journey. These unresolved elements keep the story open to the possibility of a second season.
Can This Love Be Translated? Finale: An Open-Ended Conclusion
In the finale of the series, Mu-hee chooses to step away from Ho-jin to confront a painful truth from her past, believing it is the only way to move ahead. Ho-jin respects her choice and patiently waits for her, giving her the space needed without forcing her for explanations. As time goes by and the seasons shift, Mu-hee eventually returns and invites Ho-jin to meet her at a Seoul observatory to watch the stars together. Again, Mu-hee doesn’t share anything about her journey, and Ho-jin doesn’t ask either. The two sit together under the Milky Way, hinting at a quiet decision to stay together despite the uncertainty of their future.
Can This Love Be Translated? Cast
- Kim Seon-ho as Joo Ho-jin
- Go Youn-jung as Cha Mu-hee/Do Ra-mi
- Sota Fukushi as Hiro Kurosawa
- Choi Woo-sung as Kim Yong-woo
- Lee Yi-dam as Shin Ji-seo
