A new South Korean series has quietly become the must-watch romantic drama of 2026 for Netflix viewers in the UK and beyond. Titled 'Can This Love Be Translated?', the show was added to the streaming platform on 16 January 2026 with little fanfare but has since been discovered by audiences who are showering it with acclaim.
A Story of Love and Miscommunication
The 12-episode series is directed by award-winning filmmaker Yoo Young-eun and features popular actors Kim Seon-ho and Go Youn-jung in the lead roles. Kim Seon-ho plays Joo Ho-jin, a genius interpreter fluent in English, Italian, and Japanese. Go Youn-jung portrays Cha Mu-hee, an actress who has achieved global fame after starring in a hit zombie film.
The plot sees Ho-jin hired to interpret for the international celebrity Mu-hee. While the pair had a brief encounter before her rise to stardom, their reunion two years later is charged with a completely different dynamic. As they continue to work together, Ho-jin finds himself developing unexpected and profound feelings for Mu-hee—emotions that the usually articulate language expert struggles to express.
Viewers and Critics Are Enthralled
Since its release, the drama has earned a very respectable 8.2/10 rating on IMDb. Fans have taken to social media to express their admiration, with many declaring it a standout in the romance genre. One viewer on X described it as 'such a breath of fresh air. No childhood trope, no forced connections. just two strangers falling in love'.
Others have praised the palpable on-screen chemistry between the leads and the stunning cinematography, which features picturesque backdrops in Korea, Japan, Canada, and Italy. User reviews highlight the show's 'emotional depth' and 'character-driven storytelling', with some even comparing its charming, cross-worlds love story to the classic film Notting Hill.
A Welcome Addition to Netflix's Line-Up
Arriving just after the festive binge-watching period, 'Can This Love Be Translated?' has provided the perfect new obsession for drama lovers. Its success underscores the continued global appeal of high-quality Korean content on streaming platforms. The series has quickly garnered a reputation for being a comforting yet emotionally resonant watch, with many viewers admitting to finishing all twelve episodes in a single sitting.
The show is currently streaming worldwide on Netflix.
