Netflix Launches South Korea’s First Animated Sci-Fi Romance Lost In Starlight

Lost in Starlight, Netflix’s first feature-length animated K-Drama from South Korea, has received critical acclaim for its emotionally resonant story and stunning animation. Set in a near-future Seoul and partly on Mars, the film centers on Nan-young, a brilliant but emotionally guarded astronaut candidate, and Jay, a talented musician struggling with self-doubt. Their romance unfolds against the backdrop of Nan-young's quest to join a Mars mission that claimed her mother's life, exploring themes of connection, ambition, and healing from trauma. Critics praise the film’s ability to balance high-concept sci-fi visuals with deeply relatable, everyday emotions, using animation to create immersive environments and intimate character moments. Both English dub actors, Maitreyi Ramakrishnan and Justin H. Min, noted the uniqueness of voicing such layered roles in an animated K-Drama and highlighted the film's strong musical and visual elements. Ultimately, Lost in Starlight stands out as a visually dazzling love story that prioritizes heartfelt human relationships over traditional sci-fi spectacle.