Every now and then comes a drama that pulls us out of our supposed “K-drama slump,” as some might call it, and while there have been plenty of good dramas recently, we all have a few sacred favourites—one of mine being Alchemy of Souls, a two-part fantasy romance drama that felt perfect in every way, from the plot to the characters, casting, cinematography, and honestly, the list goes on. So you can imagine my excitement when the same directors—the Hong sisters—returned with this Netflix limited series, Can This Love Be Translated?. Starring Go Youn-jung once again as the female lead, this time as Cha Mu-hee, alongside Kim Seon-ho as Joo Ho-jin—literally a pairing of my dreams. And true enough, the trailer had me squealing within the first few seconds.
But let’s talk about Cha Mu-hee. Because yes, the premise is already fun: an A-list actress and a language interpreter unexpectedly thrown into a professional arrangement after a fated encounter—that classic rom-com set-up primed to make viewers melt with heart-flutters. Mu-hee enters the story playful and slightly delusional in the best way, and honestly, she quickly became one of my favourite characters to watch simply because of how often she made me giggle with her silliness and relatability.
And part of the sweet surprise—apart from our title being mentioned in the drama itself (trust that it was pure coincidence)—is that Mu-hee’s journey doesn’t just stay in the lighthearted zone. Just when you think you’ve settled into the perfect rom-com rhythm, it hits you with a shocking plot twist. The story suddenly plunges into heavier themes: mental health, trauma, self-sabotage, the way our thoughts can become our biggest enemies. But at its core, it remains heartwarming, built around the central trope of Mu-hee and Ho-jin slowly transforming their accidental connection into a place of strength and healing as they travel across different cities while confronting their inner demons.
All along this wild rollercoaster of a show, everything is deliciously packaged. We’re treated to stunning visuals—from scenic cinematography to one of the main highlights, Mu-hee’s wardrobe. We see her outfits evolve from girl-next-door at the start to full-fledged star power. And of course, as a Chanel ambassador, she serves up plenty of the house’s looks, alongside pieces and accessories from other brands too—like Barrie, Self-Portrait, and more—all coming together in a closet of matching sets, casual off-duty looks, and fabulous evening dresses that move perfectly with her rise to stardom.
Below, see the most stylish of Cha Mu-hee’s looks from the drama—from her sudden propel into stardom, moving between lover-girl energy and her own character breakthrough.
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Cha Mu-hee in a Chanel set
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Cha Mu-hee in a Lamien Bride dress and Fred jewellery
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Cha Mu-hee in a Bode top
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Cha Mu-hee in a Self-portrait dress and Saint Laurent heels
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Cha Mu-hee in Nicole Felicia Couture
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Cha Mu-hee in a Chanel top, earrings and bag, Marithe Francois Girbaud beret
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Cha Mu-hee in a Barrie top and skirt
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Cha Mu-hee in a Misbhv jacket, Chanel bag
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Cha Mu-hee in an Avouavou dress
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Cha Mu-hee in an Lsoul Leavey dress
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Cha Mu-hee in an Abercrombie & Fitch dress, Auralee jacket and Lemaire bag
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Cha Mu-hee in a Forte_Forte coat, Chloé bag
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Cha Mu-hee in a Sandro jacket
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Cha Mu-hee in Chanel earrings
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Cha Mu-hee in a Self-Portrait jacket and skirt, Chanel bag
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Cha Mu-hee in a Giuseppe Di Morabito jacket, Roger Vivier mini bag
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Cha Mu-hee in a Chanel beanie
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