A new romance K-drama is already turning heads across online platforms after airing just its first two episodes.
Our Unwritten Seoul, starring Park Bo Young, Park Jin Young (GOT7's Jinyoung), and Ryu Kyung Soo, premiered May 24 on tvN and is available for global streaming on Netflix.
Running each Saturday and Sunday, the show centers on twin sisters with opposite temperaments who exchange identities in a possible crime case that initiates a stormy path of secrets and identity switches.
The drama has quickly garnered attention in Korean online communities for its unexpectedly warm tone.
Despite early promotional posters suggesting a somber atmosphere, viewers were surprised to find a "heartwarming coming-of-age story with a bright tone and even some comedy," according to a viral post on popular Korean forum TheQoo.
"A lot of people expected it to be a quiet, somber series based on the poster, but it's nothing like that," one post read.
"It's actually a heartwarming coming-of-age story with a bright tone and even some comedy. The writer, director, and cast are all amazing, and it's seriously so good! The dialogue in particular is really beautiful—realistic and super relatable, which makes it even better. You have to give it a try!"
The unexpected tonal shift, combined with strong performances, has resonated with audiences.
Viewers praised the cast—especially Park Bo Young and Jinyoung—and pointed to the drama's storytelling as a major strength.
"It's seriously so good. I always trust Park Bo Young's acting, and Jinyoung is absolutely amazing too," one viewer commented.
The series also benefits from its creative team, which includes the writer of Youth of May, another critically acclaimed drama.
"As soon as I heard it was from the Youth of May writer, I got interested," one fan wrote. Another added, "Wait, it's the Youth of May writer? That explains it... it's trustworthy."
The initial viewership ratings reflect the growing buzz.
According to Nielsen Korea, the drama's premiere garnered a nationwide rating of 3.6 percent, with a 4.1 percent rating in Seoul—strong numbers for a cable network drama in its debut weekend.
Fans online have already begun comparing the show favorably to past hits, with one post noting, "It's really good. I was wondering what to watch after Twenty-Five Twenty-One, and this hit the spot."
The volume of fan buzz and viral momentum surrounding Our Unwritten Seoul has it on track to become one of the most successful K-dramas of 2025.
For those drawn to romantic storytelling, identity-driven drama, or simply strong performances, it may be the next must-watch series of the season.
