Actor Ji Chang Wook to co-star with Imada Mio in Japan-Korea co-production romantic comedy... Disney+'s first appearance in a Japanese-Korean production

"The key to appreciation is how humanism and love can transcend cultural barriers," said actor Ji Chang Wook at the Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel on the 13th (today, local time).
At the "Disney+ Original Preview 2025" held at the Conference Center, he talked about how he got cast in the first Japanese-Korean co-production series, "Merry Berry Love (working title)," and the behind-the-scenes story.
On this day, Ji Chang Wook announced his appearance in Disney+'s first Japanese-Korean co-production series. "Merry Berry Love" is a story about a Korean designer who experiences a major failure and then becomes a Japanese designer.
The story is about starting a new life on a remote island. Ji Chang Wook and actress Imada Mio will perform a love story. Ji Chang Wook said that he decided to appear in the film because "the setting itself was interesting.
I wanted to work in Japan, so when I was offered this project, I had high hopes that it could be an interesting collaboration."
He also said, "It will be my first time working on this project and I will be nervous, but I have prepared very hard, so I am very excited."
"She's currently filming, and I'll be joining her starting this Sunday. It looks like a lot of fun, so I hope you'll look forward to it," he said, expressing his excitement.
Imada Mio said about Ji Chang Wook, "The language barrier was a difficult part," but added, "When it comes to love,
He shared what he found interesting about the show, saying, "I thought it was a desire to learn more about each other, so I tried to study hard."
Imada Mio also commented, "I love Korean romantic comedy, so I'm looking forward to seeing that kind of work.
"I'm really looking forward to experiencing this new worldview," he added. Disney+ announced the APAC (Asia Pacific)
The event will feature a lineup of global entertainment content, including original content from Korea. The event will be attended by over 100 reporters from the US, Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Indonesia, Malaysia, and other countries.
More than 400 reporters from 14 countries, including Asia, the Philippines, Thailand, Australia, Mexico, and Brazil, will be participating, including global stars from Korea and elsewhere.