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Season 1 – Can This Love Be Translated?

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Joo Ho-jin, who works as a multilingual interpreter thanks to his exceptional foreign language skills, finds himself interpreting for the uniquely charismatic global superstar Cha Mu-hee, and begins to feel unfamiliar emotions.
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Can This Love Be Translated? — Season 1

Critics Reviews

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Suwitcha Chaiyong Bangkok Post Feb 6
The series remains engaging thanks to its spectacular production, charming casts, and resonant and impactful dialogues that many viewers feel relatable to their own lives. Go to Full Review
Melissa Camacho Common Sense Media Jan 27
4/5
While the show can be predictable, it also manages to offer some original, albeit delusional plot lines. Go to Full Review
Lakshana N Palat Gulf News (UAE) Jan 22
It may not be everyone’s cup of tea, leaning a touch heavily into whimsy, but despite that, it remains an enjoyable and quietly memorable experience. Go to Full Review
Sarah Musnicky But Why Tho? A Geek Community Jan 18
6/10
Taking the cast and the viewer to incredibly scenic parts of the world, visually, the immersion seems guaranteed to succeed. Unfortunately, an unnecessary dramatic character twist and sluggish pacing make this romantic comedy a little lost in translation. Go to Full Review
Archi Sengupta LeisureByte.com Jan 18
3/5
Can This Love Be Translated is a moving rom-com about finding one's love language that has terrible pacing. Go to Full Review
Joel Keller Decider Jan 17
While the first episode of Can This Love Be Translated? is a bit convoluted, but the chemistry between its leads transcends that. Fans of romantic K-dramas aren’t exactly looking for gritty realism in their shows, anyway. Go to Full Review
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Isabella B. @izxpb 4d go yoon jung is such a talented actress, i need more of her!!! See more Idcel J. @idceljmorales 4d The cinematography and the metaphors in this series was so beautiful and meaningful. The chemistry between the actors, Kim Seon-Ho and Go Youn-Jung, was so realistic and refreshing. Especially with micro expressions of Kim Seon-Ho and Go Youn-Jung playing two different characters with different personalities. Hope they can reunite again to give us another masterpiece. 🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🌑💝 See more Zach T @Hey_U_Zach Feb 12 This story is really about how Mu hee is still in a coma and how Ho jin decided to care for her. The love story is really Ho jin interpreting any sign from Mu hee in the coma as a love story to him. Evidence of this is the scene where Ho jin saw her in the hospital & her Aunt & Uncle tell the doctor they don't want to even know if she perishes after the doctor told them she was in rough shape. Another scene where Mu hee talks to Ho jin about how she dropped bombs in front of God is evidence for this as well. That scene is about how Ho jin is praying for her in the hospital and caring for her. In the last episode, Mu hee wakes up. When she told Ho jin she missed him it is because she was in a coma and could not respond fully to him. "Can This Love Be Translated?" is a question for families or people with a coma patient loved one. Can that patient be translated? The answer in this story is yes. I recommend this beautiful love story to all. See more Joe J @Joe88151 Feb 1 This slow-burn drama is perfect for your long weekend with your beloved one. Especially if you're still single or dating but not married yet. It helps to understand both points of view of woman and man when facing potential life partner. It's not just physical attraction that matters but psychological one. Both characters, Hojin and Muhee really portray realities in an interesting way, man tends to be logical, woman tends to be feeling and overthinking. The series really grasp that the enemy of any meaningful relationship is not third person out there trying to break two person's relationship but themselves. See more Gindy D @Thegindychronicles Jan 30 While the movie is predictable, it gives a breath of fresh air. The Do Ra Mi character is the spice and the pair is absolutely good in the eyes. I loved that the movie is light... See more Jun V @KangJoon Jan 30 This is my most rewatched kdrama so no need to explain further. Unique story, beautiful locations (planning to visit them soon!) and of course, best chemistry for the 2 leads. Congratulations Ho Jin & Mu Hee. Thanks Netflix for creating this wonderful masterpiece! See more Read all reviews
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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jan 16, 2026 Cha Mu-hee and Joo Ho-jin cross paths in Tokyo, both hoping to leave the past behind; at a ramen shop, Mu-hee begs Ho-jin to translate her feelings. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 16, 2026 Mu-hee becomes a global superstar overnight, but struggles to leave her character behind; a ruffled Ho-jin becomes the subject of an Instagram post. Details Episode 3 Aired Jan 16, 2026 Mu-hee and Hiro meet by chance at a red carpet event, unintentionally creating on-cam drama; their spark inspires the casting of Romantic Trip. Details Episode 4 Aired Jan 16, 2026 Unhappy with his new co-star, Hiro decides to give her a hard time while filming in Canada; Ho-jin becomes supportive of Mu-hee as he gets to know her. Details Episode 5 Aired Jan 16, 2026 Hiro enjoys time with Mu-hee, despite his determination to dislike her; a surprise encounter with a new producer stops Ho-jin in his tracks. Details Episode 6 Aired Jan 16, 2026 Episode 6 Kim Yong-u and Ji-sun bond over a secret; Mu-hee blames a bold action on Do Ra-mi, before a night out with the crew leaves Ho-jin with mixed emotions. Details Episode 7 Aired Jan 16, 2026 Episode 7 Hiro goes soul-searching in Seoul for clarity about his feelings; after a concert, Kim Young-hwan arranges a meetup with Mu-hee and a reluctant Ho-jin. Details Episode 8 Aired Jan 16, 2026 Episode 8 Mu-hee and Do Ra-mi's relationship shifts as awkward moments with family, friends and co-stars build, pushing someone to take drastic action. Details Episode 9 Aired Jan 16, 2026 Episode 9 Mu-hee and Hiro share their feelings while filming in Italy; as the crew gossips about Ho-jin's rumored lover, he learns a shocking truth from Do Ra-mi. Details Episode 10 Aired Jan 16, 2026 Episode 10 While adjusting to his new relationship, a lavish winery reunites Ho-jin with an important family member; Mu-hee finds the root cause of her problems. Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 16, 2026 Episode 11 Mu-hee and Ho-jin find themselves confronting their pasts after a scandal hits the media; a resurfaced Instagram post raises important questions. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 16, 2026 Episode 12 While some secrets come out, some romances solidify. Will Mu-hee and Ho-jin get their happy ending - or are some emotions too hard to interpret? Details

Season Info

Director
Yoo Young-eun
Screenwriter
Hong Jeong-eun, Hong Mi-ran
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Comedy, Romance
Original Language
Korean
Release Date
Jan 16, 2026
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