Kim Min-ha and Joo Jong-hyuk’s paths intertwine in The Table: Day and Night
South Korea’s “The Table: Day and Night” Unveils Kim Min Ha and Joo Jong Hyuk in New Stills Ahead of November Release
Source: Soompi · October 1, 2026 at 3:02 AM · AI-assisted report
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KUALA LUMPUR, 1 OCTOBER 2026 —
South Korea’s “The Table: Day and Night” Unveils Kim Min Ha and Joo Jong Hyuk in New Stills Ahead of November Release
South Korean romance film The Table: Day and Night has released new character stills featuring Kim Min Ha and Joo Jong Hyuk, marking the latest promotional push ahead of its November theatrical debut.
The film, set during the seasonal shift from summer to autumn, centers on four pairs of strangers who intersect at a café, each with their own unresolved connections. Kim Min Ha stars as Yoo Jin, a woman who experiences a mysterious dream, while Joo Jong Hyuk plays Hyeon Oh, an aspiring watchmaker.
Their story unfolds in contrasting timeframes—Yoo Jin appears at night, sipping beer with quiet contemplation, while Hyeon Oh occupies the same space by day, engrossed in the rhythmic ticking of a watch.
The stills highlight the film’s duality, with the two leads framed in the same café but under vastly different lighting and moods. Other storylines include a middle-school reunion between Han Sun Hwa and Chang Ryul, a clash between web novelist Shim Eun Kyung and indie filmmaker Lee Hee Jun, and the fading romance of idol trainee Jeon So Young and her boyfriend Kim Dong Hwi.
The Table: Day and Night is scheduled for nationwide release in November, with no further details yet confirmed on regional distribution. Joo Jong Hyuk’s involvement also ties into his upcoming role in the horror film The Witch, set for release later this year.
The film’s premise—exploring fleeting connections and serendipitous encounters—aligns with South Korea’s thriving romance genre, which has drawn significant regional interest, including in Malaysia, where K-drama and K-film viewership remains strong. The November release coincides with peak holiday season demand, offering a potential boost to local cinema attendance.
Production studio CJ Entertainment has not yet disclosed box office projections or marketing strategies beyond the stills release.
Malaysia Impact
2/10Potential modest boost to Malaysian cinema attendance during November’s holiday season, driven by regional interest in South Korean films.
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