Kim Sae-ron’s ‘Everyday, We’ to Premiere in February 2026, Marking Her Final Film Role
Nearly a year after the passing of Kim Sae-ron, her final theatrical film, Everyday, We, is set to premiere in February 2026.1 The teen romance, directed by Kim Min-jae, explores the complexities of first love and the emotional turbulence of adolescence.
Plot and Inspiration
Everyday, We is based on the popular webtoon “Woorineun Maeilmaeil” by Gae Da Rae, which garnered over 17 million views on a single platform.1 The story centers around two childhood friends, Ho Soo and Han Yeo-Ul, whose relationship undergoes a significant shift just before entering high school.
Ho Soo, played by Lee Chae-min, unexpectedly confesses his feelings to Yeo-Ul and shares a kiss.1 Shocked, Yeo-Ul (played by the late Kim Sae-ron) abruptly ends their friendship, struggling to process the sudden emotional change. Fate intervenes, and despite not intending to attend the same school, they find themselves in the same class.
Cast and Production
The film stars Kim Sae-ron as Han Yeo-Ul, Lee Chae-min as Oh Ho-Soo, Ryu Ui-hyun as Kwon Ho-Jae, and Choi Yoo-joo as Kim Joon-yeon.2 A press screening and conference were held on February 23, 2026, at CGV Yongsan I’Park Mall in Seoul, attended by Director Kim Min-jae and cast members.3
Lee Chae-min, making his screen debut with this film, shared that wearing a school uniform as an adult felt awkward, and he enjoyed playing basketball with the cast and crew during breaks.4
A Poignant Release
The release of Everyday, We is particularly poignant, occurring shortly after the first anniversary of Kim Sae-ron’s death on February 16th.1 Director Kim Min-jae expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to share the film with audiences and remembered Kim Sae-ron as a gifted actress.3 Gae Da Rae, the author of the original webtoon, also shared her happiness at Kim Sae-ron’s casting and believes her portrayal of Yeo-Ul will be fondly remembered.1
Future Plans
Director Kim Min-jae initially planned a “cinerama” release, with both a movie and a seven-part, 60-minute drama adaptation of the webtoon.1
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