Netflix has confirmed production is underway on The Twilight Between Us, a South Korean romantic drama that pairs Kang Dong Won and Kim Go Eun as the two leads. The confirmation moves the project from trade reports to an official Netflix original, with filming now in progress.
The production details
Director Kim Won Suk, known for When Life Gives You Tangerines, is attached to direct, while Park Ji Eun, the writer behind Crash Landing on You, is handling the script. Studio Dragon, a long-time Netflix collaborator, is among the production companies, alongside Studio AA, Culture Depot, Baram Pictures and Imagyners.
Netflix’s synopsis frames the story around Mu-yeong and Su-ryeon, heirs to two houses locked in a century-long feud. A royal decree forces the pair into marriage to end generations of conflict, a union that quickly “spirals in unforeseen directions.”
The talent bet
Kang Dong Won plays Mu-yeong, the illegitimate son of the House of Kang who carries the title “Demon of the North.” He returned to television only in 2025 after 21 years acting exclusively in films. Kim Go Eun plays Su-ryeon, the only daughter of the House of Han, who enters the marriage after failing to become Crown Princess.
Supporting cast includes Huh Joon Ho, Bang Hyo Rin, Choi Hyun Wook, Song Yoon Ah, Dan Lee and Lee Seung Pil.
Why this matters for Netflix’s Korean slate
Korean originals have become a reliable international driver for Netflix, and this title combines a marquee film actor with two creators whose previous work already travelled globally. For streaming and media planners, that makes The Twilight Between Us an early signal for 2027/28 premium inventory rather than a speculative pitch.
- Filming is underway; release is expected in 2027 or 2028.
- Netflix’s January Korean slate announcement should clarify whether the title lands next year.
- Studio Dragon’s involvement points to continued volume in Netflix’s Korean original pipeline.
What planners should do now
Treat this as a long-range planning entry. The absence of a fixed date keeps it out of 2026 campaign calendars, but the combination of Kang, Kim, Kim Won Suk and Park Ji Eun is worth tracking in programming notes. Watch the January slate for a firmer release window and positioning; that is the next concrete data point in this story.
For marketers who buy against high-attention international titles, the lesson is to index on talent pairings before a trailer exists. A film star’s move into a TV original, combined with a proven writer-director team, is an early indicator of a title that can cut through the crowded Korean drama market.
Source: What’s on Netflix
