MBC’s new Friday-Saturday drama Motel California, set to air on January 10, has released character posters featuring the charm and personalities of its lead cast.
The drama, based on Shim Yoon-seo’s 2019 novel Home, Bitter Home, tells the story of Ji Kang-hee, a woman who returns to her rural hometown after 12 years, where she reunites with her first love. It’s a heartwarming romance about love, self-discovery, and second chances.
Lee Se Young plays Ji Kang-hee, an interior designer with a complicated past tied to her life growing up in a countryside motel and her mixed heritage.
Na In Woo stars as Cheon Yeon-soo, a veterinarian whose peaceful life is turned upside down when he reconnects with Kang-hee after years apart.
Choi Min Soo portrays Ji Chun-pil, Kang-hee’s free-spirited father who runs Motel California with a relaxed and romantic approach to life.
Kim Tae Hyung plays Geum Seok-kyung, a wealthy businessman who becomes involved in a motel renovation project with Kang-hee.
Lastly, Choi Hee Jin takes on the role of Yoon Nan-woo, a junior veterinarian entangled in a marriage scandal with Yeon-soo.
The character posters give a glimpse into the unique traits and relationships that will unfold in the drama.
Kang-hee stands out with her exotic look, featuring bright brown hair and freckles, with a mysterious gaze that hints at her complex past. Her line, “I want you to be my first. Because firsts are the purest,” speaks to the purity of first love.
Na In-woo’s Yeon-soo exudes a sense of longing and sincerity, his gaze filled with emotion as he stands alone on a rooftop in the snow, captured with the line, “You are my first. That’s why I said I’ll wait,” evoking feelings of nostalgia and hope.
Choi Min Soo’s Ji Chun-pil, sitting in the lively lobby of Motel California, gives off a unique vibe, breaking the typical image of a country motel with a colorful, festive Christmas tree, showcasing his free-spirited nature and love for life. His line, “People go to motels when they’re hungry for sleep. Why? They need to rest comfortably,” reflects his easygoing philosophy and the warm atmosphere of the motel.
Kim Tae-hyung’s Seok-kyung brings a city vibe to the rural setting, dressed in a sharp suit and sunglasses, while his line, “I almost said, ‘You’re the first woman to treat me like this,'” adds an element of confidence and wit.
Choi Hee-jin’s Nan-woo presents a fresh, innocent charm, with a line, “Senior Yeon-soo, what are you doing for Christmas?” that hints at the underlying tension and romance that will unfold between the characters.
As the main players in the drama’s four-way love scandal, these characters are sure to captivate viewers with their emotional depth and connections.
Motel California promises to be a drama that keeps viewers hooked week after week.
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