Much-awaited drama romance 'Motel California' has unveiled emotive new teasers to bring an emotional journey before viewers.
This drama was written by Lee Seo Yoon. Co-directing it are Jang Joon Ho and Kim Hyung Min. The base belongs to Shim Yoon Seo's 2019 novel 'Home, Bitter Home' literal title. 'Motel California' tells a story about a woman, Ji Kang Hee (played by Lee Se Young), who spent her childhood at a rural motel called Motel California. After leaving her hometown, she returns 12 years later to connect with her first love and childhood friend, Cheon Yeon Soo, an actor played by Na In Woo, and a host of other new challenges. The first teaser presents Cheon Yeon Soo's unrelenting love for Kang Hee, deepening emotions. Standing in front of her with a transformed look, Yeon Soo says his heart: "I’ll gain weight. I’ll wear glasses again. And I’ll eat the first snow more than ten times." Then he asks, "So, can I come see you now?" Kang Hee's tearful response is enough to make viewers curious about their emotional past.
[모텔 캘리포니아 캐릭터 티저] 이세영X나인우 "이제 너 보러 가도 될까?" 첫사랑 리모델링 로맨스 <모텔 캘리포니아>, MBC 250110 방송
In the second teaser, Kang Hee's conflicted emotions come to light as she says to Yeon Soo, "I told you not to lose weight. I told you not to take off your glasses in front of others, she revealed her lingering affection. And though she speaks those words, she walks away from him, leaving viewers curious about the pain and longing that defines their bond.
Will their reunion prove that first love can defy the odds? 'Motel California' premieres on January 10 at 9:50 p.m. KST, offering a heartfelt exploration of love, loss, and rediscovery. Stay tuned!