Mr. Shota's Last Business Trip

Mr. Shota's Last Business Trip (2026)



쇼타씨의 마지막 출장

6.0 2026 123 min South Korea

Director: Lee Ju-hyoung

Cast: Ryohei Otani, Jung Jinyoung, Kazuko Shirakawa, Chika Uchida, Lee Jun-hyeok

Drama
A devoted machinist named Shota embarks on his last-ever work assignment in Korea before stepping into retirement. At the same time, Daesung travels to Japan on a mission to rekindle a flame with his former girlfriend. Their paths collide at a ramen shop on the very first day of their trips. But when Shota’s resignation letter gets mixed up with Daesung’s heartfelt love note, a wildly unforeseen adventure unfolds.

More About This Film

Mr. Shota's Last Business Trip is a Japanese-Korean drama about a middle-aged salaryman in Enoshima who cannot bring himself to submit his resignation letter. At a ramen shop he meets a heartbroken young Korean man, and the two strangers make a lighthearted pact involving letters they have been unable to deliver.

The film uses their unusual agreement as a starting point for a cross-cultural story about regret, change, and the difficulty of saying what we really mean. Its two central characters create a gentle road-movie atmosphere in which travel becomes an opportunity for emotional honesty.

  • The film was directed by Ju-hyoung Lee.
  • Jung Jinyoung and Ryohei Otani lead the cast.
  • The story is set partly in Enoshima, Japan.
  • The film is a South Korean-Japanese co-production.
  • It was released in South Korea on May 27, 2026.

Where to Watch

International streaming availability is still developing and can differ between Japan, South Korea, and other territories.