The upcoming high-teen romance film ‘Every Day We Were’ has unveiled its first teaser trailer, offering a tender glimpse into youthful emotions balanced delicately between friendship and first love.
On January 15, the production team of ‘Every Day We Were’ (directed by Kim Min-jae) released the teaser, drawing attention for its nostalgic portrayal of adolescence and for featuring the late Kim Sae-ron alongside rising actor Lee Chae-min.
A Confession That Changes Everything
Set at the age of seventeen a time when emotions feel overwhelming and undefined the film begins with an unexpected confession. In the teaser, Ho-soo (Lee Chae-min) suddenly admits his feelings to Yeo-ul (Kim Sae-ron) just days before their middle school graduation. Caught completely off guard so much so that she drops the hot dog she is eating Yeo-ul struggles to process the moment. Unable to respond honestly, she begins avoiding Ho-soo, and the two enter high school with unresolved tension hanging between them.
Between Friendship and First Love
Though Yeo-ul initially convinces herself that Ho-soo is “just a friend,” subtle emotional shifts begin to surface. She finds herself growing nervous around him, her heart reacting before her mind can keep up. The situation becomes more complicated when it is revealed that Yeo-ul has feelings for Ho-jae (Ryu Ui-hyun), a senior on the school basketball team. This revelation entangles the relationships further, placing the characters at the crossroads of loyalty, attraction, and emotional confusion.
The teaser emphasizes small, intimate moments lingering glances, awkward silences, and fleeting smiles that reflect the uncertainty of first love and the pain of growing up.
A Story of Growth and Shared Memories
‘Every Day We Were’ focuses not on dramatic twists, but on emotional realism. It explores the fragile transition from childhood to adulthood, where friendships are tested and feelings arrive before one knows how to name them. The film aims to resonate with anyone who remembers the unease and excitement of being seventeen when emotions feel new, confusing, and impossible to ignore.
A Meaningful Performance
The film holds added significance as it features Kim Sae-ron, whose performance captures the sincerity and vulnerability of youth. Alongside Lee Chae-min, Ryu Ui-hyun, and Choi Yu-joo, the cast brings authenticity to a story grounded in emotional truth rather than spectacle.
Release Information
‘Every Day We Were’ is scheduled for theatrical release in February 2026, positioning itself as a quiet yet emotionally resonant coming of age romance to open the year.