Comedy Series ‘Let’s Talk About CHU’ Gets Trailer and Release Date on Netflix

Netflix has revealed the first trailer and the premiere date for the Taiwanese series Let’s Talk About CHU. The bold and steamy comedy series, Let’s Talk About CHU will be released on February 2, 2024, on Netflix, worldwide.

Co-produced by Machi Xcelsior Studios and Lucky Sparks Films, the contemporary, bold, and heartwarming series is helmed by award-winning director Remii Huang (At the Moment). Let’s Talk About CHU explores the complexities of love and relationships through the lens of different generations in the Chu family. The story begins on New Year’s Eve when the struggles of “love” and “sex” within the Chu family take center stage.

The series follows Chu Ai (Chan Tzu-hsuan), a wax technician, who runs a sex education vlog on the side. Living by her motto of “Only Sex, No Love,” she has a long-term sexual relationship with Ping-ke (Kai Ko). In the face of the challenges and disputes that arise from the Chu family’s unfulfilled demands for sex and love, can Chu Ai find the answer to desire and self-discovery and start a relationship that goes beyond the physical?

The series boasts a star-studded cast, including Chan Tzu-hsuan (The Post-Truth World), Kai Ko (Miss Shampoo, You Are the Apple of My Eye), JC Lin (At the Moment, The Bridge Curse), Wu Chien-ho (A Sun), Kimi Hsia (On Marriage), Umin Boya (Till We Meet Again), Miao Ke-li (A Thousand Goodnights), and Hong Sheng-te (Your Name Engraved Herein, Little Big Women).

The youngest daughter, Chu-ai, works as a wax therapist while running a sex education social media channel. Driven by the mantra “make love, not fall in love,” she navigates her anxieties through a friends-with-benefits relationship with Ping-ke (Kai Ko), who also shares her mistrust about love.

At the same time, her older sister Chu-wei, (Kimi Hsia), faces marital challenges with her husband Shi-chieh (Umin Boya), while her brother, Yu-sen (JC Lin), breaks up with his long-time boyfriend after being trapped in an unbalanced relationship. Against the backdrop of a strained relationship between their parents, played by Miao Ke-li and Hong Sheng-te), the series delves into whether Chu-ai can find a path to self-discovery, satisfying her desires, and establishing a meaningful relationship.

Director Remii Huang, drawing from her own life experiences, aims to initiate conversations about sex—a topic often avoided in Asian cultures. The comedy-drama boldly tackles contemporary relationship issues within the Chu family, emphasizing the importance of open discussions about sexuality for fostering healthy relationships.

Sharing his initial thoughts on  the script, actor Kai Ko said, "Each family member in the Chu family represents a different age group and their values, and I found the script interesting as it examines life through the different aspects of sexuality." Lead actress Chan Tzu-hsuan echoed the same sentiments, saying, “Let’s Talk About CHU is a unique series, and seeing how each character navigates their own trauma is the most touching aspect for me. I am particularly excited to take on the challenging role of Chu-ai.”