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title: "Possible Love Release Date and Cast"
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published_at: 2026-09-14T03:44:28+09:00
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# Possible Love Release Date and Cast

> Possible Love opens in South Korean theaters on September 23, 2026 (South Korea). It will be released on Netflix in South Korea on November 6 (South Korea) and stars Jeon Do-yeon, Sol Kyung-gu, Zo In-sung, and Cho Yeo-jeong.

## Key Points

- Possible Love opens in South Korean theaters on September 23, 2026.
- The Netflix release date is November 6, 2026, 44 days after its theatrical release.
- Jeon Do-yeon, Sol Kyung-gu, Zo In-sung, and Cho Yeo-jeong star in director Lee Chang-dong's new film.
- It was invited to the Icons section of the 31st Busan International Film Festival.
- The runtime listed in the Busan International Film Festival film guide is 164 minutes.

Possible Love opens in Korean theaters on September 23, 2026. It will be released on Netflix on November 6 of the same year. It is directed by Lee Chang-dong. Jeon Do-yeon, Sul Kyung-gu, Zo In-sung, and Cho Yeo-jeong star.

The release dates are based on Netflix’s July 27, 2026 announcement.

## Possible Love Basic Information

Possible Love is a Korean film about the meeting of two married couples. The English title on the Netflix title page is Possible Love. It is registered with the Busan International Film Festival as a 2026 production.

| Item | Officially Confirmed Information |
| --- | --- |
| Director | Lee Chang-dong |
| Main cast | Jeon Do-yeon, Sul Kyung-gu, Zo In-sung, Cho Yeo-jeong |
| Korean theatrical release | Wednesday, September 23, 2026 |
| Netflix release | Friday, November 6, 2026 |
| Runtime | 164 minutes, based on its 2026 Busan International Film Festival listing |
| Busan International Film Festival section | Icons section of the 31st edition |
| Festival age rating | Ages 19 and over, based on the Busan International Film Festival schedule |

The runtime and age rating follow the festival listing. The rating for the general domestic theatrical release should be checked on theater booking pages. (Confirmed information: not permitted for youth; runtime 164 minutes 7 seconds; rating classification number 2026-MF02627 · source kmrb.or.kr · checked 2026-09-09) A rating from an overseas title page should not be presented as the domestic rating.

## How Do the Theatrical Release Date and Netflix Release Date Differ?

The Korean theatrical release is 44 days earlier than the Netflix release. This interval is calculated from the difference between the two announced dates. It does not mean that the theatrical run will continue for 44 days.

The release date can be confirmed in [Netflix’s release date announcement](https://about.netflix.com/ko/news/possible-love-premieres-november-6). The theatrical release was announced for Korea. The Netflix release was announced as a worldwide release.

| Viewing Option | Schedule | Basis for Checking Cost | Items to Confirm Separately |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Korean theaters | Opens September 23, 2026 | Booking page for each screening at the relevant theater | Screening location, time, closing date |
| Busan International Film Festival | Designated screenings for each title | 2026 general screening ticket price of 10,000 won | Screening code, seats, age rating |
| Netflix | Released November 6, 2026 | Membership information for the user’s region | Playback availability on the title page |

Ticket prices by theater are not listed in the release date announcement. The exact Netflix release time is also not included in that announcement. The release date alone is not enough to conclude that it will be released at midnight Korean time.

## Cast and Characters

The officially announced main cast consists of Jeon Do-yeon, Sul Kyung-gu, Zo In-sung, and Cho Yeo-jeong. The release date announcement also introduces the roles played by Jeon Do-yeon and Cho Yeo-jeong. The names of the other actors’ roles are difficult to determine from that announcement alone.

| Actor | Role Confirmed in the Release Date Announcement |
| --- | --- |
| Jeon Do-yeon | Mi-ok, the wife of a laid-off worker |
| Sul Kyung-gu | Appearance confirmed; role name not stated in the announcement |
| Zo In-sung | Appearance confirmed; role name not stated in the announcement |
| Cho Yeo-jeong | Ye-ji, a documentary director |

Netflix introduced the film as director Lee Chang-dong’s first new work in 8 years. This wording refers to the interval between announcements of new works. It does not mean that filming or production took 8 years.

## Spoiler-Free Plot and Source Material Information

The story begins when two married couples meet through the production of a documentary. One couple consists of a laid-off worker and his wife. The other consists of a documentary director and her husband.

Through their meeting, the two couples encounter lives different from their own. In the process, they confront hidden desires. The [Netflix title page](https://www.netflix.com/title/82106490) classifies it as a drama.

The documentary shoot is a setting within the story. This does not make the work itself a documentary. The official descriptions reviewed do not specify a source novel or webtoon.

## Points to Watch

The relationship between the two couples is a key point to watch derived from the official synopsis. The items below are viewing perspectives based on the disclosed premise. They do not describe actual scenes or the ending.

- **The person filming and the person being filmed:** The production of a documentary brings them together. Viewers can observe how the relationship mediated by the camera is portrayed.
- **Different living conditions:** The two couples encounter lives different from their own. It is worth noting how the characters’ words and actions reveal those differences.
- **Outward relationships and inner feelings:** The official description mentions hidden desires. The distance between the characters’ expressions and emotions becomes a focus of the viewing experience.

## Busan International Film Festival Screening Schedule

Possible Love is an invited title in the Icons section of the 31st Busan International Film Festival. Netflix confirmed the invitation in an announcement dated September 2, 2026. Icons is a section that introduces new works by major contemporary directors.

The festival runs from October 6 through 15, 2026 (South Korea). It is held around the Busan Cinema Center in Busan. The viewing dates for individual titles should be distinguished from the festival’s full run.

The screenings listed in the [Busan International Film Festival title information](https://www.biff.kr/kor/html/program/prog_view.asp?c_idx=430&idx=91115) are as follows.

| Screening Date | Time | Theater | Screening Code | GV Listed |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wednesday, October 7, 2026 | 15:00 | CGV Centum City IMAX | 020 | Yes |
| Thursday, October 8, 2026 | 09:00 | CGV Centum City IMAX | 089 | Yes |
| Tuesday, October 13, 2026 | 13:20 | Lotte Cinema Centum City Theater 4 | 606 | No |
| Wednesday, October 14, 2026 | 15:30 | Busan Cinema Center Haneulyeon Theater | 737 | No |

The times in the table are local Busan time. GV means a conversation with the audience. A GV listing alone does not confirm that a specific actor will attend.

## How Is a Festival Invitation Different from a Release or an Award?

A festival invitation means that the film was selected for the festival’s screening program. It is scheduled separately from the general Korean theatrical release. The Busan screenings are scheduled after the announced Korean release date.

| Category | Confirmed Information | Point to Distinguish |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Venice International Film Festival | Invited to the competition section of the 83rd edition | Invitation and award results are separate |
| Toronto International Film Festival | Invited to the Special Presentations section of the 51st edition | Does not indicate the Korean theatrical release date |
| Busan International Film Festival | Invited to the Icons section of the 31st edition | Viewed through title-specific screenings |

This invitation history is based on official Netflix announcements. Whether the film won an award should be checked against the festivals’ official award results. The name of an invited section alone is not enough to describe it as an award-winning film.

## How to Check Official Screening Information and the Title Page

Viewing information should be checked separately for general theaters, the festival, and Netflix. Schedules from different channels do not replace one another. In particular, the festival schedule does not replace general theater schedules.

1. For general theaters, search for the title on the relevant theater’s official website or app. Select the viewing location and date to check the actual schedule.
2. For the festival, open the Official Selections menu on the Busan International Film Festival website. Select the title under Icons and then check the screening code.
3. Check the festival’s booking conditions in the audience guide’s ticketing information. Seat availability and payment availability for each screening are determined by the official booking page.
4. On Netflix, search for Possible Love. Check the release notice and playback availability on the title page.

Ticket sales for the festival’s 2026 general screenings open on September 21 at 14:00 in Korea. The standard price for a general screening is 10,000 won per ticket. This is separate from general theatrical release ticket prices.

The [Busan International Film Festival ticketing information](https://www.biff.kr/kor/addon/10000001/page.asp?page_num=11395) states the purchase limit as follows.

> A maximum of 2 tickets may be booked per screening code, and partial cancellations can be made in units of 1 ticket.
>
> — Busan International Film Festival, “Ticketing Information”

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Is Possible Love a Film or a Series?

Possible Love is a film. Netflix classifies it as a drama film. Its runtime in the Busan International Film Festival listing is 164 minutes.

### Can It Also Be Watched on Netflix Starting September 23?

The announced Netflix release date is November 6, 2026. September 23 is the Korean theatrical release date. The interval between the two dates is 44 days.

### When Can It Be Seen at the Busan International Film Festival?

The listed screening dates are October 7, 8, 13, and 14, 2026. The theater and time differ for each screening. Any changes can be checked on the title’s details page. (Confirmed information: listed screening dates are October 7, 8, 13, and 14, 2026, for a total of 4 screenings · source biff.kr · checked 2026-09-14)

### Are There Screenings Attended by Actors?

The October 7 and 8 screenings are marked as having GVs. The schedule reviewed does not include a list of attendees. A separate event announcement should be checked to confirm whether actors will attend.

### How Many Hours Is the 164-Minute Runtime?

164 minutes is 2 hours 44 minutes. This is converted from the runtime listed by the Busan International Film Festival. The duration of any GV cannot be determined from this figure alone.

### Is the Film Based on an Original Work?

The Netflix announcement and title description reviewed do not name any source material. This information alone is not enough to determine whether source material exists. Any source credit should be checked further in the official credits.

## FAQ

### When is Possible Love being released in theaters in Korea?
The Korean theatrical release date is Wednesday, September 23, 2026. Actual screening locations and showtimes can be found on each theater's official booking page.

### When will Possible Love be released on Netflix?
The Netflix release date is Friday, November 6, 2026. This is 44 days after its Korean theatrical release.

### Who stars in Possible Love?
The official principal cast consists of Jeon Do-yeon, Sul Kyung-gu, Zo In-sung, and Cho Yeo-jeong. Jeon Do-yeon was introduced as Mi-ok and Cho Yeo-jeong as Ye-ji.

### What is Possible Love about?
It is the story of two married couples who meet through the making of a documentary. The characters confront their different lives and hidden desires.

### Which section of the Busan International Film Festival was Possible Love invited to?
It was invited to the Icons section of the 31st Busan International Film Festival. Netflix confirmed this in an announcement on September 2, 2026.

### When will it be screened at the Busan International Film Festival?
The screening dates listed in the film information are October 7, 8, 13, and 14, 2026. Any changes should be checked on the official schedule before attending.

### What is the runtime of Possible Love?
The runtime registered with the Busan International Film Festival is 164 minutes. That is 2 hours and 44 minutes.

### Is Possible Love based on any source material?
The official announcements and film descriptions reviewed do not specify the title of any source material. Whether there is source material requires further confirmation through the official credits or other sources.

### Will all the lead actors attend the festival GV sessions?
The screening schedule reviewed marks GV sessions for the October 7 and 8 screenings. The list of attendees is not provided, so the actors' attendance cannot be confirmed.

## Sources

- [Netflix Announces Possible Love Release Date, July 27, 2026](https://about.netflix.com/ko/news/possible-love-premieres-november-6)
- [Netflix Announces Selections for the 31st Busan International Film Festival, September 2, 2026](https://about.netflix.com/ko/news/netflix-at-31st-busan-international-film-festival)
- [Official Netflix Title Page for Possible Love](https://www.netflix.com/title/82106490)
- [Official Website of the 31st Busan International Film Festival](https://www.biff.kr/kor/)
- [List of Icons Selections at the 31st Busan International Film Festival](https://www.biff.kr/kor/html/program/prog_list.asp?c_idx=430)
- [Possible Love Film Information and Screening Schedule at the Busan International Film Festival](https://www.biff.kr/kor/html/program/prog_view.asp?c_idx=430&idx=91115)
- [Ticketing Information for the 31st Busan International Film Festival](https://www.biff.kr/kor/addon/10000001/page.asp?page_num=11395)

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