Jo Yu-ri plays the teenage Mi-ok in Lee Chang-dong’s Possible Love. Jeon Do-yeon plays the same character as an adult. SBS Entertainment News reported the casting as the film opened in South Korean theaters on September 23.
That makes Jo’s appearance part of Mi-ok’s backstory, rather than a replacement for Jeon in the present-day story. The film’s main plot follows two married couples whose lives become entangled when filmmaker Ye-ji starts documenting workers who have lost their jobs.
Which character does Jo Yu-ri play?
Jo is young Mi-ok; Jeon Do-yeon is adult Mi-ok. SBS describes Jo’s scenes as showing difficulties in Mi-ok’s childhood. Netflix’s cast guide focuses on the adult couples, so the two casting descriptions answer different parts of the same question.
The portrait above is from Jo’s agency profile. It is an artist photograph, not a frame from the movie. Her agency also lists her work across music and acting.
Who are the main actors and characters?
In the present-day story, Jeon Do-yeon plays Mi-ok, whose husband Ho-seok is played by Sul Kyung-gu. Cho Yeo-jeong plays Ye-ji, the documentary filmmaker; Zo In-sung plays her husband Sang-woo. Jo plays Mi-ok in the earlier-life scenes.
Who's who in Possible Love?
More cast
- Mi-okPlayed by Jeon Do-yeon
- Ho-seokPlayed by Sul Kyung-gu
- Ye-jiPlayed by Cho Yeo-jeong
- Sang-wooPlayed by Zo In-sung
When can you watch Possible Love?
Netflix has set a worldwide streaming release for November 6, 2026. Its official announcement also lists a South Korean theatrical opening on September 23, Australia on October 22, and cinemas in the US, Canada, UK, Ireland and Japan on October 23. Those cinema dates vary by market; they are not the Netflix release date.
Our Possible Love film page has the film’s premise, cast and release information in one place.
