The Table: Day and Night () is a 2026 South Korean romantic drama anthology film directed by Kim Jong-kwan. Starring Kim Min-ha, Joo Jong-hyuk, Han Sun-hwa, Chang Ryul, Shim Eun-kyung, Lee Hee-jun, Jeon So-young, and Kim Dong-hwi, the film follows four couples who cross paths at a café as the seasons change from summer to autumn.
The film had its premiere at the 31st Busan International Film Festival, opening the festival on October 6, 2026.
Stories There are four stories in the film:
Story Title Main cast Synopsis1 "A Midsummer Night's Dream" () Kim Min-ha, Joo Jong-hyukThe story revolves around a chance encounter between two people who visit the same café at different times.2 "People Who Are Still Me" () Han Sun-hwa, Chang Ryul It tells the story of two school friends, who meet unexpectedly and bond.3 "Yi.Soon.Bul" () Shim Eun-kyung, Lee Hee-jun It follows a spark of creative chemistry between a web novelist and indie filmmaker.4 "Autumn Story" () Jeon So-young, Kim Dong-hwi The story tells about a bittersweet moment between an idol trainee and her boyfriend.
Cast Kim Min-ha as Yoo-jin Joo Jong-hyuk as Hyeon-oh Han Sun-hwa as Sang-mi Chang Ryul as Young-min Shim Eun-kyung as Hye-jin Lee Hee-jun as Dong-man Jeon So-young as Na-kyung Kim Dong-hwi as Jong-su
Production
Announced in October 2024, the film - an anthology production by Be Leaf Inc., Alleyway Co., Ltd. and Purple A Co., Ltd. - is directed by Kim Jong-kwan and starring Kim Min-ha, Joo Jong-hyuk, Han Sun-hwa, Chang Ryul, Shim Eun-kyung, Lee Hee-jun, Jeon So-young, and Kim Dong-hwi in different stories.
Principal photography began in September 2024.
Release The Table: Day and Night had its world premiere at the 31st Busan International Film Festival on October 6, 2026, opening the festival. Following its premiere at the festival, it is scheduled for release in the November 2026 in South Korean theatres by K-Movie Entertainment.
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