Even before its official premiere, MBC’s upcoming Friday–Saturday drama In Your Radiant Season is already making waves, thanks to its eye-catching visuals and the highly anticipated pairing of Lee Sung-kyung and Chae Jong-hyeop.
On January 20, MBC released the first official poster for the drama, which is scheduled to premiere on February 20 at 9:50 p.m. KST. In Your Radiant Season tells the story of a man who lives as though every day is summer and a woman who has locked herself in winter, whose encounter sets long-frozen time back into motion.
The poster captures Song Ha-ran (played by Lee Sung-kyung) and Sunwoo Chan (played by Chae Jong-hyeop) standing face to face on Banpo Bridge. Though they share the same space, the emotional contrast between the two is striking. Ha-ran, framed by falling snow, turns away with a guarded expression, while Chan, bathed in warm sunlight, gazes at her with a gentle smile.
The visual contrast between winter and summer immediately hints at the emotional distance separating the two characters. Adding intrigue, the poster features the line, “Seven years ago, she—like a spring breeze—appeared before me again,” suggesting a shared past. While Chan seems to recognize Ha-ran instantly, her distant gaze implies she may no longer remember him, raising questions about what happened between them years ago.
According to the production team, Banpo Bridge serves as a symbolic location early in the drama, representing the emotional and temporal gap between the two leads. They added that viewers should pay close attention to how this first reunion begins to reshape their lives.
A New Romance Pairing Drawing High Expectations
The collaboration between Lee Sung-kyung and Chae Jong-hyeop has drawn attention, as both actors have built strong careers through distinct paths. Lee Sung-kyung, who transitioned from modeling to acting, gained widespread recognition through Cheese in the Trap, Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo, later expanding her range in projects such as Dr. Romantic 2 and the musical Aladdin.
Chae Jong-hyeop rose to prominence through Stove League and Nevertheless, and has since showcased his versatility in works like Love All Play, Unlock the Boss, and Castaway Diva, earning praise for his natural, understated performances.
With Lee Sung-kyung known for her expressive emotional range and Chae Jong-hyeop praised for his subtle and realistic acting style, viewers are eager to see what kind of chemistry the two will create together. As anticipation continues to build, In Your Radiant Season is already shaping up to be one of MBC’s most closely watched romance dramas of the year.
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