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Pink Villa
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Lost in Starlight X Review: Kim Tae Ri-Hong Kyung captivate audiences, fans praise 'pain and love' in voice acting
Lost in Starlight isn't just a love story—it's a cosmic collision of emotion, memory, and the music that carries us through space and time. Netflix's first-ever Korean animated original film made its worldwide debut today, May 30. The film has already drawn rave reactions across the globe. Running 1 hour and 36 minutes, Lost in Starlight is set in the year 2050. The Netflix animated series follows the quiet, heart-tugging romance between Na Young (voiced by Kim Tae Ri) and Jay (voiced by Hong Kyung). Na Young, an astronaut on the brink of a Mars mission. Jay is gentle, analog-loving musician who restores vintage sound equipment. Their worlds collide when Na Young brings in her late mother's turntable for repair. The two meet and instaly ignite a slow-burning connection. This isn't your average space saga—this is soft sci-fi wrapped in pastel tones and emotional layers. Lost is Starlight's every frame is a painting and every note tells a story. From faded vinyls to rocket launches, the animation brims with atmospheric beauty that feels almost hand-spun. The vocals transition of the actors have gained alot of praise. Since its release earlier today, Lost in Starlight has lit up online forums and social media like a meteor shower. Viewers are swooning over the film's emotional depth, poignant pacing, and stunning visuals. 'It's like Studio Ghibli meets Your Name, but with that distinct Korean soul. I cried at least three times." Another shares, 'Jay's studio scenes were so calming, like ASMR for the heart." Another fan shares, 'I want to live in that soundtrack.' Netizens are highly impressed with the vocal performances of Kim Tae Ri and Hong Kyung. Many have also praised emotional chemistry between their characters. 'This is not just a romance. It's grief, love, space, sound—all wrapped in a soft animation style,' another fan comment. Voices That Hit Home: Kim Tae Ri and Hong Kyung Shine Kim Tae Ri voices Na Young with quiet strength. She captures the astronaut's determination, grief, and courage in every word. Her performance feels grounded and emotionally rich. Hong Kyung brings depth to Jay, the gentle musician lost in his own world. His voice is calm, warm, and full of unspoken feeling. Together, their chemistry is soft but powerful. Every conversation feels intimate. Every silence says something. It's the kind of vocal pairing that lingers long after the credits roll. Director's Vision Director Han Ji Won delivers a quiet, emotionally rich story that goes beyond sci-fi. It's about human connection across distance and time. Han worked closely with the cast—Kim Tae Ri shaped Na Young's emotional core, while Hong Kyung brought Jay to life through subtle silence. Han called Jay 'real—like someone truly out there.'
Pink Villa
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Lost in Starlight OTT release: Date, plot, where to watch, and what to expect from Kim Tae Ri and Hong Kyung's animated film
Before rockets leave Earth and love letters become stardust, there's a moment—quiet, fleeting—when two souls meet. One dreams of space, the other of sound. One looks up to the stars, the other listens to echoes of the past. And in Lost in Starlight, their worlds gently collide. Blending soft romance with futuristic imagination, Lost in Starlight is Netflix's first-ever Korean animated original film—and it's set to premiere worldwide on May 30. The film is 1 hour and 36 minutes long. Lost Is Starlight Plot: A Celestial Romance That Defies Gravity Set in the futuristic year 2050, Lost in Starlight tells the emotionally rich story of Na Young, an ambitious astronaut preparing for a historic Mars mission, and Jay, a gentle, emotionally reserved musician who repairs vintage sound devices. Their lives intersect unexpectedly when Na Young walks into Jay's quiet repair shop to fix a cherished relic—her late mother's turntable. From that moment, the spark between them begins to glow. As Na Young moves closer to her mission, Jay rediscovers his passion for music, inspired by Na Young's courage and warmth. The film beautifully weaves a tale of longing and memory, asking, can love survive when galaxies lie between two hearts? Cast and Characters: Voices That Bring Lost In Starlight To Life Kim Tae Ri lends her voice to the bold and thoughtful Na Young, an astronaut driven not just by science, but by personal history. Her character is searching for traces of her mother, who disappeared during an earlier Mars expedition. Hong Kyung voices Jay, the introspective musician whose love for old records and quiet moments stands in contrast to the fast-moving world around him. Jay's encounter with Na Young changes everything. Direction and Vision: A Story Written in the Stars The film is both written and directed by Han Ji Won, who crafts a tender narrative that balances emotional depth with visual beauty. More than a science fiction film, Lost in Starlight is a story about connection. Han collaborated closely with both lead voice actors to ensure their characters felt emotionally authentic. Kim helped shape Na Young's inner world, while Han praised Hong for conveying entire emotions with silence, calling Jay 'someone who exists somewhere in the world.'
