Our Beloved Summer

Years after a viral documentary filmed during high school turned their awkward breakup into a public spectacle, two former flames are pulled back into the spotlight when a new season of filming puts them in close quarters again. Choi Woong and Kook Yeon-su, once rivals, must share the frame and confront what happened between them while cameras roll. The show tracks how their dynamic shifts as they face old feelings, fresh misunderstandings, and the pressure to perform for an audience that thinks it knows them. It blends sharp humor with quiet, reflective moments, showing how memory, pride, and vulnerability resurface under bright lights and the watchful gaze of fans. The stakes feel intimate even as the cameras hum.

Directed by Kim Yoon-jin and created by Lee Na-eun, Our Beloved Summer premiered in 2021 as a Netflix original. The series pairs Choi Woo-shik and Kim Da-mi with an ensemble, delivering crisp dialogue and a grounded look at young love, and the chemistry between them shines.

Beyond the romance, the show sparked conversations about fame and memory. It prompted fans to talk about how a single viral moment can shape relationships, and how couples cope when the public eye returns. On social media the conversations linger, with reflections on youth and growing up.

Critics praised the give and take between the leads and the way the show blends humor with heartfelt moments. It explores themes of memory, pride, and personal growth, asking whether love can survive the glare of public attention and how people redefine what mattered in the past for their future.

Awards: The series earned nominations at Korean award ceremonies, highlighting its writing and performances. While it may not dominate international awards, critics noted the tight script and chemistry that helped the show stand out among contemporary romance dramas of its season.