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Seochodong is a Korean drama in the genre of romance – drama – slice of life, delicately exploring the theme of love, identity and the miracle of connection between people living on the same street called “Seocho”. The film follows the stories of the residents here—each with a different background—but all experiencing changes when a small bookstore appears, as the source of beautiful stories and unexpected connections.
At the center is Han Seo‑jin, the owner of the bookstore called “Seochodong Books”, who is a passionate editor with a dream of connecting people’s souls through books. She meets fellow street people such as Kim Dong‑hyun, a chef who married into a small restaurant next door, a single father who is withdrawn after a breakup; Park Min‑ji, a shy high school girl who is passionate about writing; and Lee Jae‑hoon, a young man who makes a living as a delivery man. Each book read together in the bookstore, each conversation on the bookshelf has built interwoven relationships - friendship, family, and even gentle love.
Seochodong is a colorful picture of modern urban life, where people easily pass each other but can also find each other through small things: a page of a book, a homemade cake, a fleeting laugh. The film impresses with its sincere dialogue, natural acting and gentle rhythm, suitable for enjoying on rainy afternoons or moments that require peace.
Basic information
Drama name: Seochodong (서초동)
Genre: Romance, drama, slice of life
Number of episodes: 12
Broadcast schedule: Every Wednesday
First broadcast date: June 5, 2025
Broadcast channel: tvN, simulcast on Netflix Korea
Director: Yoon Se‑Ah
Screenwriter: Choi Soo‑yeong
Producer: Studio M, AStory
Main cast:
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Bae Suzy as Han Seo‑jin (bookstore owner, former editor)
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Seo Kye‑Hun as Kim Dong‑hyun (chef, single father)
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Kim Yoo‑Jung as Park Min‑ji (high school student who loves writing)
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Gong Myung as Lee Jae‑hoon (enthusiastic and cheerful shipper)