The upcoming South Korean series “Motel California“ has released new images showing a key moment between its lead actors, Lee Se Young and Na In Woo. The drama tells the story of a woman who returns to her hometown after being away for 12 years. These new images focus on a critical event that sets the stage for the story.
A New Year’s Day Goodbye
On January 3, 2024, the production team of “Motel California” shared new still cuts featuring Lee Se Young as Ji Kang Hee and Na In Woo as Cheon Yeon Soo. The pictures show Ji Kang Hee leaving home on New Year’s Day, marking her entry into adulthood as she turns 19. Her decision to leave highlights her wish to start fresh. The images show Kang Hee at a bus station before dawn with a large suitcase, indicating she plans to travel far. The snowy setting adds to the emotional impact of her leaving.
As she waits for the bus, Ji Kang Hee repeatedly looks at Yeon Soo, who sits nearby. He appears heartbroken and avoids looking at her. Kang Hee’s expressions show a mix of guilt and longing, while Yeon Soo’s refusal to meet her gaze emphasizes his sadness over her choice. These images capture the emotional tension between the two characters at this crucial moment in their lives.
The Story Behind “Motel California”
“Motel California” is based on Shim Yoon Seo’s 2019 novel Home, Bitter Home. Lee Seo Yoon wrote the drama, and Jang Joon Ho and Kim Hyung Min directed it. The story focuses on a woman raised in a rural motel called Motel California. After leaving her small town, she returns 12 years later, hoping to reconnect with her first love and face the challenges that await her in her former home.
The show will premiere on January 10, 2025. It will have eight episodes, airing every Friday and Saturday.
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