A new teaser for the upcoming South Korean drama Motel California shows the main actors, Lee Se Young and Na In Woo, spending time together during Christmas. This short video gives us a sneak peek at their relationship before the show starts.
Christmas Time at Motel California
The teaser came out on December 25, 2024. It shows a Christmas celebration at Motel California. The people living in Hana Village are singing a birthday song, not Christmas songs. This is because two characters, Ji Chun Pil and Ji Kang Hee, have birthdays on December 25. Ji Chun Pil is very happy about this, but Ji Kang Hee doesn’t seem to like getting birthday wishes from him. This scene makes the teaser fun and light.
Love Starts to Grow Between the Main Characters
The teaser also shows the beginning of a romance between Ji Kang Hee and Cheon Yeon Soo. Cheon Yeon Soo dresses up as Santa Claus to surprise Kang Hee. He tells her that he has always liked her. The video shows some sweet moments between them, making people excited to see how their love story will develop. These scenes add romance to the teaser.
A Funny Moment Interrupts
There’s also a funny part in the teaser. Ji Chun Pil walks in on a close moment between Kang Hee and Yeon Soo and makes a light joke about birth control. This adds some comedy to the teaser and shows how the characters interact with each other. It also shows that the show will probably have both romance and humor.
The Story Behind Motel California
Motel California is based on a book from 2019 called Home, Bitter Home by Shim Yoon Seo. Lee Seo Yoon wrote the drama, and Jang Joon Ho and Kim Hyung Min directed it. The story is about a woman who grew up in a motel in the countryside called Motel California. She left her hometown for 12 years and now she’s coming back. She wants to see her first love again and also deal with the problems waiting for her back home. This return is the main part of the story.
When You Can Watch It
Motel California will start showing on January 10, 2025. There will be eight episodes, and they will be shown every Friday and Saturday. This means people can watch new episodes regularly. Because there are only eight episodes, the story will probably be short and to the point.
Looking Closer at the Characters and the Story
The teaser gives us a quick look at the characters and where the story takes place. The difference between the happy Christmas party and the tension between the characters makes the story interesting. The love between Kang Hee and Yeon Soo adds another layer. The funny interruption by Chun Pil shows that there will be funny parts in the show. The story, about someone going back to where they came from and dealing with old problems, is a common type of story, but using a rural motel as the setting makes it feel new. The mix of romance, drama, and humor means the show will be interesting to watch.
Watch the full teaser below.
People Are Excited for the Show
This new teaser has made people even more excited to watch Motel California. The combination of love, funny moments, and an interesting story has made people curious. People are looking forward to seeing Lee Se Young and Na In Woo act together, and their chemistry is important to the show. The unique setting and the interesting story promise a good show. The teaser does a good job of promoting the show and making people want to watch it in January.