‘Lost in Starlight’ Teaser Unveils Netflix’s First Korean Animated Original Film

Netflix’s first-ever Korean original animated film, Lost in Starlight, premieres May 30. Set in 2050, the story follows an astronaut dreaming of Mars and a musician with a broken dream who find each other among the stars, guided by their hopes and love for one another.

A teaser and poster for the project, which is brought to screens by director Han Ji-won, voice stars Kim Tae-ri (Nan-young) and Hong Kyung (Jay) and the team at Climax Studio, were released today.

The early poster depicts pink sunset hues enveloping Nan-young and Jay as they gaze affectionately at each other. Set against a starry sky, the near-future version of Seoul in 2050 is strange yet familiar. Retro objects like a record player and vinyl albums add a cozy, nostalgic touch to the film’s unique retro-cyberpunk universe.

The teaser trailer opens with the fateful first meeting of Nan-young and Jay, accompanied by the film’s evocative soundtrack. When Nan-young visits an audio equipment repair shop to fix an old record player her mom left behind, she runs into Jay, and a romance slowly blossoms.

Amid the footage, we get a seal of approval from Oscar-winning director Bong Joon-ho (Mickey 17, Parasite, Okja):  “This visual masterpiece takes you around the universe.”

The preview continues with scenes of Nan-young and Jay enjoying adorable dates in different parts of 2050 Seoul — Sewoon Plaza, the submersible bridge and more — are depicted through director Han Ji-won’s drawings. But as Nan-young leaves for Mars, she inevitably has to leave Jay behind. How will the two navigate their journey toward their dreams and love?

You can read our interview with the film’s talented director in the next issue of Animation Magazine (Issue No. 350, May/June 2025).

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