The Table: Day and Night
| The Table: Day and Night | |
|---|---|
| Hangul | 낮과 밤은 서로에게 |
| RR | Natgwa bameun seoroege |
| MR | Natkwa pamŭn sŏroëge |
| Directed by | Kim Jong-kwan |
| Starring | |
Production company | Be Leaf Inc |
Release date |
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| Country | South Korea |
| Language | Korean |
The Table: Day and Night (Korean: 낮과 밤은 서로에게) is an upcoming South Korean romantic drama anthology film directed by Kim Jong-kwan. Starring Kim Min-ha, Joo Jong-hyuk, Han Sun-hwa, Chang Ryul, Shim Eun-kyung, Lee Hee-jun, Jeon So-young, and Kim Dong-hwi, the film follows four couples who cross paths at a café as the seasons change from summer to autumn.[1]
The film will have its premiere at the 31st Busan International Film Festival, opening the festival on October 6, 2026.[2][3]
Stories
There are four stories in the film:[4]
| Story | Title | Main cast | Synopsis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "A Midsummer Night's Dream" (Korean: 한 여름밤의 꿈) | Kim Min-ha, Joo Jong-hyuk | The story revolves around a chance encounter between two people who visit the same café at different times. |
| 2 | "People Who Are Still Me" (Korean: 아직 나인 사람들) | Han Sun-hwa, Chang Ryul | It tells the story of two school friends, who meet unexpectedly and bond. |
| 3 | "Yi.Soon.Bul" (Korean: 이.순.불) | Shim Eun-kyung, Lee Hee-jun | It follows a spark of creative chemistry between a web novelist and indie filmmaker. |
| 4 | "Autumn Story" (Korean: 가을 이야기) | Jeon So-young, Kim Dong-hwi | The story tells about a bittersweet moment between an idol trainee and her boyfriend. |
Cast
- Kim Min-ha as Yoo-jin
- Joo Jong-hyuk as Hyeon-oh
- Han Sun-hwa as Sang-mi
- Chang Ryul as Young-min
- Shim Eun-kyung as Hye-jin
- Lee Hee-jun as Dong-man
- Jeon So-young as Na-kyung
- Kim Dong-hwi as Jong-su
Production
Announced in October 2024, the film is an anthology production by Be Leaf Inc., directed by Kim Jong-kwan and starring Kim Min-ha, Joo Jong-hyuk, Han Sun-hwa, Chang Ryul, Shim Eun-kyung, Lee Hee-jun, Jeon So-young, and Kim Dong-hwi in different stories.[5]
Principal photography began in September 2024.[6]
Release
The Table: Day and Night will have its world premiere at the 31st Busan International Film Festival on October 6, 2026, opening the festival.[7] Following its premiere at the festival, it is scheduled for release in the second half of 2026 in South Korean theatres.[8]
References
- ↑ Kim, Kyung-hee (August 23, 2024). "김종관 감독, 김민하&주종혁, 한선화&장률, 심은경&이희준, 전소영&김동휘로 로맨스영화 만든다" [Director Kim Jong-kwan to make a romance film starring Kim Min-ha & Joo Jong-hyuk, Han Sun-hwa & Jang Ryul, Shim Eun-kyung & Lee Hee-jun, and Jeon So-young & Kim Dong-hwi.]. iMBC (in Korean). Retrieved August 19, 2026.
- ↑ Michael Rosser (August 19, 2026). "Kim Jong-kwan's 'The Table: Day And Night' to open 2026 Busan film festival". ScreenDaily. Retrieved August 19, 2026.
- ↑ Brzeski, Patrick (August 19, 2026). "Busan Film Festival Sets Kim Jong-kwan's 'The Table: Day and Night' as Opening Film". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 19, 2026.
- ↑ Jo Yeon-kyung (August 23, 2024). "김민하·주종혁…입대 김동휘까지 '낮과 밤은 서로에게' 8人 캐스팅" [Kim Min-ha, Joo Jong-hyuk… and even Kim Dong-hwi enlisting – 8 cast members for 'Day and Night Are to Each Other']. JTBC (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved August 19, 2026.
- ↑ Ko Seung-ah (August 23, 2024). "김민하·주종혁·한선화 등 '낮과 밤은 서로에게' 출연…9월 촬영" [Kim Min-ha, Joo Jong-hyuk, Han Sun-hwa, and others to star in 'Day and Night Are Each Other'... Filming to begin in September]. News1 (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved August 19, 2026.
- ↑ Kim Ji-won (August 23, 2024). "김민하♥주종혁, 커플 됐다('낮과 밤은 서로에게')" [Kim Min-ha ♥ Joo Jong-hyuk, Become a Couple ('Day and Night Are to Each Other')]. Ten Asia (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved August 19, 2026.
- ↑ Lee Young-jae (August 19, 2026). "부산국제영화제, 개막작 김종관 감독 '낮과 밤은 서로에게' 선정" [Busan International Film Festival Selects Director Kim Jong-kwan's 'Day and Night Are Each Other' as Opening Film]. Yonhap News (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved August 19, 2026.
- ↑ Jo Ji-young (August 19, 2026). "[공식] 개막 MC 된 이유 있었네..김민하 주연 '낮과 밤은 서로에게', 부산영화제 개막작 선정" [[Official] There Was a Reason She Became the Opening MC... Kim Min-ha's 'Day and Night Are Each Other' Selected as Busan Film Festival Opening Film]. Sports Chosun (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved August 19, 2026.