A Classic Romantic Film with a Fresh Look!
"Secret: Untold Melody" to Premiere on White Day
Korean Stars Doh Kyung-soo, Won Jin-ah, and Shin Ye-eun Bring "Taiwanese Sensibility" to Life in a Heartfelt Love Story
Doh Kyung-soo Falls for the Korean Version of Lu Xiaoyu, Delivering a Sweet Onscreen Romance
The Korean adaptation of the beloved "Taiwanese Sensibility" film, Secret: Untold Melody, is set to premiere across Taiwan on March 14, White Day! In recent years, the “Taiwanese Sensibility” trend has gained popularity in Korea, with top Korean celebrities frequently visiting Taiwan. When Jay Chou’s self-directed, self-written, and self-starring debut film, Secret 2007, was released in 2007, its enchanting blend of fantasy and musical romance captivated Korean audiences overnight, sparking a wave of pure-love stories.
Now, HIVE Media Corp, the award-winning production team behind Badland Hunters and Harbin, has taken on the challenge of adapting this classic. Directed by Recalled filmmaker Seo Yoo-min, the film stars Doh Kyung-soo as the male lead, Ye Xianglun, stirring excitement among fans. With Secret: Untold Melody set for a White Day release on March 14, this reimagined classic promises to deliver romance and sweetness on the big screen.
📽 Official Trailer:
Based on Jay Chou’s directorial debut, Secret 2007, Secret: Untold Melody casts the popular actor Doh Kyung-soo as Ye Xianglun. The ethereal Won Jin-ah takes on the role of the "Korean version of Lu Xiaoyu," while The Glory star Shin Ye-eun, known for her breakout role as the young Park Yeon-jin, portrays the "Korean version of Qingyi."
While the film retains the core storyline of the original, it subtly adjusts character backgrounds, settings, and overall atmosphere. Unlike the original high school setting, Secret: Untold Melody relocates the story to a university campus, weaving a tale of music and young adulthood. With added layers of emotion and contemporary realism, the film aligns with the narrative style of 2025, delivering a heartwarming and touching experience. Following its release in Korea, the film received widespread acclaim, with netizens praising the chemistry between Doh Kyung-soo and Won Jin-ah, describing their interactions as overflowing with romantic sparks and perfectly capturing the innocence of youthful love.
🎶 Synopsis
Yu-jun (played by Doh Kyung-soo) is a talented pianist studying abroad. Due to a wrist injury, he returns home and becomes an exchange student at a Korean music academy. One day, while practicing in an old campus piano room, he encounters the mysterious Jung-a (played by Won Jin-ah), who is playing a hauntingly beautiful melody. As they spend more time together, love begins to blossom. However, Jung-a remains distant, her enigmatic actions leaving Yu-jun puzzled. When she suddenly disappears, Yu-jun embarks on a journey to find her, only to uncover a hidden secret...