April 29th, 2025 
Haylie Baker 
Lost in Starlight, the first original Korean animated film from Netflix, will officially debut on May 30th, 2050. This highly anticipated release is directed by Han Ji-won, a rising talent making waves in the Korean animation industry. Kin Tae-ri and Hong Kyung have lent their voices to the film, making for a very talented team all around. Now that the countdown to the film’s premiere begins, Netflix has released an all-new teaser trailer and poster.
The teaser recently released gives fans a taste of what to expect in the upcoming film. The animation has a fantastical feel to it, from romantic sunsets to nostalgic touches in a 2050 setting—a fitting backdrop for the romance-to-be between Nan-young and Jay. The teaser starts out with the couple meeting for the first time, an introduction made more powerful by the film’s moving soundtrack. Renowned Korean director Bong Joon-ho has said “this visual masterpiece takes you around the universe,” building even more excitement for Lost in Starlight. The new poster depicts the two sitting on a record in front of 2025 Seoul, with more retro memorabilia sprinkled in.
Synopsis
While in pursuit of fixing her mom’s old record player, Nan-young meets Jay at an audio equipment repair shop, kickstarting a heartwarming romance between the astronaut and musician. However, the star-crossed lovers soon struggle to find balance between their love and personal dreams, as Nan-young will have to leave Jay in order to fulfil her dream of going to Mars. Lost in Starlight follows the couple as the navigate their love through the stars.
Haylie Baker is an anime and cartoon enthusiast with a background in creative writing and character design. Some of her favorite titles include FullMetal Alchemist: Brotherhood and Avatar: The Last Airbender. Aside from animation, she enjoys comics, graphic novels, and writing her own stories. She also has a fluffy white cat named Oliver that likes to meow at her while she works.
