Actors Kim Tae-ri and Hong Kyung are lending their voices for Lost in Starlight, Netflix’s first Korean-language animated film.
On Wednesday, August 16, Netflix confirmed the news by sharing a video of the two stars. Said video saw Kim Tae-ri and Hong Kyung’s goofy moments being animated.
우주인 난영과 뮤지션 제이, 세상에서 가장 먼 거리의 롱디 로맨스가 시작됩니다.
넷플릭스 애니메이션 <이 별에 필요한>, 김태리, 홍경 목소리 캐스팅 확정. pic.twitter.com/mWHKgWP9pE
— Netflix Korea｜넷플릭스 코리아 (@NetflixKR) August 16, 2023
As for the plot, Lost in Starlight will tell the story of a long-distance relationship of an astronaut and a musician.
Additionally, Kim Tae-ri, whose acting credits include Twenty Five Twenty One and Alienoid, will make her voice acting debut. She will give life to scientist Nanyoung.
In the film, Nanyoung will go to Mars to look for a closure on her mother’s well-being and disappearance. Also an astronaut, Nanyoung’s mother failed to return to Earth after a mishap on her Mars probe.
During this time, Nanyoung will meet Jay, voiced by Innocence star Hong Kyung. Jay is a musician who’s known for fixing retro audio equipment.
After their accidental meeting, the two will meet again because of a turntable. It’s a memento of Nanyoung’s mother.
— Netflix Korea｜넷플릭스 코리아 (@NetflixKR) August 16, 2023
Even though it’s only an animated film, fans are already anticipating the chemistry between the two lead stars. Given that Kim Tae-ri and Hong Kyung have previously worked together in the series Revenant.
As of now, Netflix has yet to announce a premiere date for Lost in Starlight.
Featured image: Kim Taeri and Hong Kyung will dub Netflix’s ‘Lost in Starlight.’ Credit: Twitter/Netflix