The Korean adaptation of the acclaimed Swedish series Love Me is almost here. Starring Seo Hyun-jin, Yoo Jae-myung, and Yun Se-ah, this new drama begins with a double episode premiere. The first two episodes will be available for streaming on December 19, 2025. This series reinterprets the story of a family navigating love and loss in a new cultural context.
Release Date and Time Details
Mark your calendars for the arrival of Love Me. The first two episodes of the K-drama will be available to watch on Friday, December 19, 2025. New episodes are expected to follow a weekly release schedule.
For viewers in different time zones, here are the key times:
- Korea Standard Time (KST): Available from midnight on December 19.
- Pacific Time (PT): Available from 7:00 AM on December 18.
- Eastern Time (ET): Available from 10:00 AM on December 18.
- Greenwich Mean Time (GMT): Available from 3:00 PM on December 18.
- India Standard Time (IST): Available from 8:30 PM on December 18.
Where to Watch and Stream
The Korean Love Me will be available on major streaming platforms in South Korea, such as TVING and Wavve. For international audiences, streaming availability may vary by region. Platforms like Viki and Kocowa often license popular K-dramas shortly after their domestic broadcast.
This new adaptation is based on the original Swedish series “Älska mig,” created by Josephine Bornebusch, promising a familiar story told through a fresh cultural lens.
The original Australian version of Love Me, which aired earlier, is available on Binge in Australia and Hulu in the United States. The Korean version is a separate production with its own cast and creative direction.
Main Cast and Characters
The series features a talented ensemble cast led by some of Korea’s respected actors. Here is a look at the main players:
- Seo Hyun-jin as Seo Jun-Kyung: An accomplished professional, likely mirroring the Clara character, navigating career and complex personal relationships.
- Yoo Jae-myung as Seo Jin-ho: The family patriarch, facing life anew after a profound personal loss, similar to the Glen character.
- Yun Se-ah as Jin Ja-yeong: Her character’s role adds a new dynamic to the family’s evolving story.
Supporting cast members include Lee Shi-Woo, Chang Ryul, and Kim Da-Hyun, who will play pivotal roles in the interconnected stories of love, family, and moving forward.
Story Preview for Episodes 1 and 2
While official detailed summaries for the Korean adaptation’s first episodes are not yet released, the series follows the core premise of the original. The story begins with the Mathieson family at a crossroads following a significant loss.
The first episode introduces the three central characters, each grappling with love and loneliness in their own way. Expect to see:
- Seo Jin-ho (Yoo Jae-myung) dealing with grief and the daunting prospect of starting over.
- Seo Jun-Kyung (Seo Hyeon-jin) managing a high-pressure career while her personal life faces complications.
- Another family member confronting the turbulence of young adulthood and romantic entanglements.
The second episode traditionally centers on a funeral, forcing the family members to confront their grief publicly. Each character reacts differently, setting them on individual paths that will define their journeys throughout the series. These initial episodes establish the emotional foundation and the complicated, often messy, search for connection that defines the show.
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Production Team and Background
This K-drama is a new take on a successful international format. The original Swedish series, Älska mig, created by Josephine Bornebusch, has already seen an Australian adaptation. The Korean version is directed by Jo Yeong-min, with writing by Park Eun-young and Hee-kwon Park.
The production aims to retain the heartfelt and realistic tone of the original while adapting the story’s specific cultural and social nuances for a Korean audience. The show explores universal themes of familial duty, romantic hope, and the courage required to open one’s heart again after experiencing pain.
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