Blue Dragon Breakout Stars Jeon So-young and Kim Jae-won Team Up for Youth Romance Film ‘Da Capo’

Fresh off their Blue Dragon Series Awards wins, breakout stars Jeon So-young and Kim Jae-won unite to lead director E.oni’s youth romance film 'Da Capo.'

The Ultimate Rookie Pairing: Blue Dragon Champions Join Forces

South Korea’s film industry has landed an irresistible casting coup. Rising screen luminaries Jeon So-young and Kim Jae-won, who recently dominated the prestigious 5th Blue Dragon Series Awards by sweeping the coveted rookie acting categories, are officially set to headline the upcoming romantic feature film ‘Da Capo’ (다카포).

The project marks an immediate reunion of two of Hallyu’s hottest new talents. Just two months ago, on July 31, 2026, Jeon So-young clinched Best New Actress for her tour-de-force performance in 'Girigo', while Kim Jae-won claimed Best New Actor for his charming turn in 'Yumi’s Cells Season 3'. Teaming up side-by-side as romantic leads in the immediate wake of their awards triumphs, the duo promises to deliver what Korean industry insiders are already dubbing an "all-rounder, hexagonal youth melodrama"—a production rich in visual harmony, emotional depth, and raw youthful vitality.

Behind the Camera: Director E.oni’s Acclaimed Touch

Directorial duties are anchored in the seasoned hands of filmmaker E.oni (Lee Eon-hee). Renowned for her delicate emotional storytelling and incisive human perspectives across diverse genres—spanning the haunting mystery thriller 'Missing', the witty crime procedural 'The Accidental Detective 2: In Action', and the acclaimed contemporary romance 'Love in the Big City'—director E.oni is widely celebrated for coaxing vulnerable, layered performances out of young actors.

Carrying the musical Italian phrase "Da Capo"—meaning "from the beginning"—the film explores how young people navigate the disorienting rush of first love, the agony of unexpected mistakes, and the resilience required to reset their lives when youthful paths fracture. Produced by production house Belief and backed by major powerhouse investor-distributor Showbox, the movie is primed for major festival circuits and commercial box office anticipation alike.

Relentless Momentum: Filmographies Booked Through 2027

The casting arrives amidst an explosive career trajectory for both performers, who are emerging as two of the most sought-after names of their generation.

Jeon So-young has built a powerhouse slate spanning multiple genres. On the silver screen, she is lined up for the feature 'Day and Night to Each Other', alongside an expansive lineup of high-profile streaming series including 'Your Ground', 'Retired Agent + Management Team', the action-packed webtoon adaptation 'Study Group Season 2', and the period fantasy romance 'Haesi’s Shinru'.

Kim Jae-won matches that frantic work ethic with an equally stacked lineup. In addition to 'Da Capo', he is preparing for feature releases in 'Final Interview' and 'My First Graduation', alongside the eagerly anticipated historical drama 'The Dog Flower Lives in the Palace' (궁에는 개꽃이 산다). With schedules booked solidly through 2027, their collaboration in 'Da Capo' represents an opportune flashpoint where two burgeoning stars collide at the exact height of their early creative peaks.

Production Roadmap & Anticipation

With pre-production wrapping up and final supporting roles being cast, 'Da Capo' is scheduled to roll cameras in the second half of 2026. With Showbox overseeing distribution, the film is positioned to become one of the premier theatrical romance events of 2027, promising international audiences a refreshing, beautifully staged return to cinematic youth melodrama.