Kim Go Eun and Park Ji Hyun star in the upcoming Netflix drama You and Everything Else, a heartfelt story about lifelong friendship, rivalry, and facing life’s toughest challenges together. The series has wrapped filming and is set to premiere on September 12, 2025, as confirmed by multiple sources. This marks the first on-screen collaboration between the two acclaimed actresses, who play best friends with a complicated bond spanning decades.
The drama explores the deep connection between Ryu Eun Joong (Kim Go Eun), a struggling screenwriter, and Cheon Sang Yeon (Park Ji Hyun), a successful filmmaker. Their friendship, filled with love, jealousy, and unresolved tensions, takes a dramatic turn when Sang Yeon is diagnosed with terminal cancer and asks Eun Joong to help her plan her final days.
Storyline and Characters
You and Everything Else follows the lives of two women who first meet in elementary school. Sang Yeon comes from a wealthy family and excels in everything, while Eun Joong harbors both admiration and envy toward her. Despite their differences, they form a close but turbulent friendship that lasts through their teens, 20s, and 30s.
At 42, their paths cross again when Sang Yeon, now a renowned filmmaker, seeks out Eun Joong, who is still finding her footing as a writer. The story shifts between their past and present, showing how their choices and conflicts shaped each other’s lives. The emotional core of the drama revolves around Sang Yeon’s terminal illness and her wish to spend her remaining time with her oldest friend.
Kim Gun Woo plays Kim Sang Hak, Eun Joong’s boyfriend and a former senior in their university photography club. His character adds another layer to the complex relationship between the two women, as he shares a history with both.
Production Team and Expectations
The series is directed by Jo Young Min, known for his work on Do You Like Brahms? and The Interest of Love. The script is written by Song Hye Jin, who previously worked on The Smile Has Left Your Eyes, a drama praised for its emotional depth. Fans expect a well-crafted, moving story given the team’s track record.
Filming began in October 2023 and concluded in June 2024, with post-production now complete. Netflix has yet to release an official trailer, but anticipation is high due to the star power of the cast and the compelling premise.
Fan Reactions and Anticipation
Since the announcement, fans of both actresses have expressed excitement online. Many are eager to see Kim Go Eun in another emotionally charged role after her performances in Little Women and Yumi’s Cells. Park Ji Hyun’s fans are also looking forward to her Netflix debut, following her well-received roles in Reborn Rich and Love All Play.
“Kim Go Eun and Park Ji Hyun together? This is going to be legendary!” – @kdramalover
“The storyline sounds so emotional. I’m already preparing tissues for September.” – @netflixbinger
Release Details
You and Everything Else will consist of 15 episodes and will be available worldwide on Netflix starting September 12, 2025. It falls under the melodrama and romance genres, with a runtime yet to be confirmed.
This drama is part of Netflix’s growing lineup of Korean original series, which continues to attract global audiences. Other K-dramas set to release around the same time include Mantis, an action thriller, and Beyond the Bar, a legal drama.
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