What happens when a modern-day webtoon artist starts giving dating advice to a palace maid living 200 years in the past? The newly released trailer for Wi-Fi Love in the Palace offers a playful answer, introducing an unusual romance that connects two people from completely different eras through a smartphone.
Starring THE BOYZ member Younghoon, Luda and Kim Dong Jun, the upcoming Korean fantasy romantic comedy revolves around an unexpected connection between modern-day Korea and the Joseon era. The main trailer teases hilarious conversations, a royal makeover and a complicated love triangle involving a webtoon artist, an ambitious palace maid and a king.
Wi-Fi Love in the Palace Trailer Reveals a Smartphone Connection Across 200 Years
The main trailer begins when a smartphone mysteriously travels through a mother-of-pearl-inlaid cabinet and reaches a palace in the Joseon era, approximately 200 years in the past. There, palace maid So Hyang (Luda) discovers the device and unexpectedly connects with Tae Pung (Younghoon), a webtoon artist living in 2026. Their first interaction through the phone leaves So Hyang confused as she tries to understand who is appearing on her screen. Tae Pung, meanwhile, is equally surprised to discover that he is communicating with someone from the distant past.
The two gradually begin exchanging messages and video calls, creating a communication channel between their separate timelines. Unlike conventional time-travel stories, the characters do not physically travel between eras. Instead, their connection remains limited to digital communication. The unusual arrangement becomes the foundation of the film's comedy and romance, with both characters trying to understand each other's worlds.
Younghoon Becomes Luda's Dating Coach in the Joseon Era
Tae Pung is a webtoon artist who has never experienced a romantic relationship himself. However, when he discovers that So Hyang dreams of becoming a royal concubine, he sees an opportunity to find inspiration for his next project. He begins offering her dating advice, teaching her modern makeup techniques, flirting strategies and ways to attract a man's attention. So Hyang enthusiastically follows his suggestions, resulting in a dramatic transformation that catches the attention of those around her.
Her new appearance particularly surprises King Lee Hwi (Kim Dong Jun). Although initially bewildered by the palace maid's sudden change, the king gradually finds himself attracted to her. Meanwhile, Tae Pung starts developing feelings for So Hyang while continuing to guide her from the other side of the screen. The trailer hints at his growing emotional conflict as he wonders whether her happiness could also bring him happiness. This sets up the central love triangle, with Tae Pung coaching So Hyang from the modern world while King Lee Hwi becomes increasingly interested in her in the Joseon palace.
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Younghoon, Luda and Kim Dong Jun Lead the Cast
Younghoon takes on the role of Tae Pung, the modern-day webtoon artist who unexpectedly becomes a romance coach. The THE BOYZ member is joined by Luda, who plays the lively and ambitious palace maid So Hyang. Kim Dong Jun portrays King Lee Hwi, whose growing attraction to So Hyang adds another complication to the story. The three characters form the central romantic triangle, with the trailer offering glimpses of the contrasting relationships and comic situations that develop between them.
The film is based on the popular webtoon of the same name by creators Joa and Ginyu, published by Jaedam Media. The original webtoon reportedly earned a 9.8 rating on KakaoPage and topped its weekly romance rankings. Jang Tae Yoo, known for directing popular dramas such as My Love from the Star and Bon Appétit, Your Majesty, is involved as the film's creator. Sa Seok-choon is directing the project, with TakeOne Studio, Filmgrida and SkyPlus among the production companies.
When Will Wi-Fi Love in the Palace Release?
Wi-Fi Love in the Palace is scheduled to release exclusively in CGV theatres across South Korea on December 2, 2026. The fantasy romantic comedy is positioned as a year-end theatrical release, bringing together a historical setting and a distinctly modern communication concept.
With its smartphone-based connection between two eras, the film offers a different take on the familiar time-travel romance formula. The trailer also suggests that the story will balance lighthearted comedy with emotional complications as Tae Pung's feelings begin to interfere with his role as So Hyang's dating coach. Whether the modern webtoon artist can help the palace maid win the king's heart without losing his own remains one of the central questions ahead of the release.
Final Take
The trailer for Wi-Fi Love in the Palace introduces an unusual romantic comedy in which Younghoon's modern-day webtoon artist connects with Luda's Joseon-era palace maid through a smartphone. As he becomes her dating coach, his own feelings complicate her growing connection with King Lee Hwi, played by Kim Dong Jun. With its 200-year communication premise, fantasy elements and love triangle, the film is set to arrive in South Korean CGV theatres on December 2, 2026.
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