And as the photographer spends time working with the beautiful lawyer, he begins to wonder if there is a way to break this curse and live a normal life with her by his side.  But they will both be shocked when they find that she also has a part to play in the curse, and that their meeting may not be just a coincidence.

‘The Midnight Studio’ is a fantasy romance drama that focuses on ghosts looking for closure in this life before passing on to the next.  This style of kdrama has become quite popular.  It’s not a totally unique idea, althought the idea of a curse that ties the hero to a ghostly photo studio gives it its own flavor.  Final goodbyes are often hard, and we see some very touching stories, especially in the first half.

The romance is subtle and the leads have a chemistry that is more warm than passionate.  So if you are looking for a heart-fluttering romance, this is not going to be it.  I enjoyed the episodic stories about closure and final wishes, and the friendships and interactions between many of the characters.  The series does lose a bit of steam in the later half when it shifts its focus to the lead characters’ romance and trying to break the curse.  But all in all, I enjoyed it!  I give ‘The Midnight Studio’ an 8 out of 10 ramen.

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Kwon Na Ra, or Nara, debuted in 2012 with the pop group Hello Venus.  She transitioned fully into acting when the group disbanded in 2019. She has shown her versatility by starring in thrillers, rom-coms, and historical dramas.