LayarHijau – The Korean drama Can This Love Be Translated? (이 사랑 통역 되나요?) has released all 12 episodes at once, sparking intense curiosity about how the love story between Go Youn-jung and Kim Seon-ho ultimately unfolds. As the series reaches its conclusion, viewers are left wondering whether the couple manages to overcome their emotional barriers—or if their relationship ends in separation.
⚠️ Spoiler Warning: The following paragraphs contain major plot details from the final episodes of Can This Love Be Translated?. ⚠️
At its core, Can This Love Be Translated? explores whether love can truly be conveyed and understood through words alone. Written by Hong Jung-eun and Hong Mi-ran (the Hong Sisters), the drama blends romance with international travel and a global dating reality show concept, earning praise for its emotional depth and fresh storytelling approach.
Go Youn-jung stars as Cha Mu-hee, a Korean actress who rises to global stardom after appearing in a hit horror film. Following a traumatic fall accident, Mu-hee begins seeing Do Ra-mi, the horror character she once portrayed. As the story progresses, Do Ra-mi is revealed not to be a supernatural presence, but a psychological manifestation of Mu-hee’s inner trauma—an alter persona born from her fear of abandonment and emotional pain.
Mu-hee’s trauma traces back to her childhood, particularly her relationship with her biological mother, who suffered from mental illness and caused her deep emotional wounds. These experiences shape Mu-hee’s belief that love inevitably leads to pain, prompting her to push people away before they can hurt her.
One such person is Joo Ho-jin (Kim Seon-ho), a reserved and highly skilled multilingual interpreter working on the international reality show that brings them together. Ho-jin falls for Mu-hee not because of eloquent confessions, but because of her vulnerability and sincerity. However, their relationship is marked by repeated emotional push-and-pull as Mu-hee struggles to accept love without fear.
In the final arc, a major truth about Mu-hee’s past is revealed. Contrary to what she believed for years, her parents did not die in an accident. The truth had been deliberately concealed by the uncle who adopted her, in an attempt to shield her from further trauma. Faced with this revelation, Mu-hee decides to confront her past directly and reconnect with her biological family.
This decision leads Mu-hee to temporarily part ways with Ho-jin. She travels to New York to meet her mother, promising Ho-jin that she will return once she finds the courage to love wholeheartedly. For Mu-hee, healing herself becomes a necessary step before she can truly embrace a future with someone else.
In the final episode, Mu-hee keeps her promise. She reunites with Ho-jin and expresses her longing in multiple languages, reflecting the drama’s central theme. Ultimately, she realizes that love does not always need translation. Turning off her translation app, Mu-hee conveys her feelings through a sincere kiss, confirming a happy ending for the main couple.
Meanwhile, Hiro Kurosawa (Fukushi Sota), the Japanese actor who becomes emotionally involved with Mu-hee through her Do Ra-mi persona, accepts her rejection with grace. Although unsuccessful in love, Hiro experiences significant growth in his career and moves closer to becoming an international star. He continues to show care for Mu-hee from afar, suggesting that their bond endures as a friendship.
The supporting storyline also concludes on a warm note. Shin Ji-seon (Lee Yi-dam), a reality show producer who once harbored feelings for Ho-jin, finds love with Kim Yong-woo (Choi Woo-sung), Cha Mu-hee’s manager. Their relationship adds an extra layer of sweetness to the drama’s conclusion.
With all major characters receiving emotionally satisfying resolutions, Can This Love Be Translated? ends with a message that resonates beyond language: love may be expressed in many forms and words, but sincerity remains the most universal language of all.
