Discovering the production techniques behind the captivating Tastefully Yours opening sequence revealed
The animation for the South Korean romcom series Tastefully Yours is a visual treat, created by Giantstep with 2D character animation by Studio Pivote under the guidance of animation director Jeyoon Jung. The intro sequence artfully blends 3D scenes of a miniature world, meticulously designed to mirror the show's set and objects, with expressive 2D characters.
The 3D environment, with its detailed lighting, captures the passage of a day, from morning to night, amplifying the warm, analog charm of the miniatures. Meanwhile, the 2D character animation drives the story with exaggerated, playful motion that enhances the comedic and dramatic rhythm, complementing the precision of the 3D setting.
This unique combination was a deliberate artistic choice, aiming to embody the tone of the show by mixing the solidity and detail of 3D with the lively expressiveness of 2D. Hyunji Yoon, the art director of Tastefully Yours, wrote that the blending of 3D and 2D styles was intended to visually reflect the theme of 'harmonizing relationships'.
The series, a surprise hit on Netflix, has become the most-watched series in 21 countries and the second-most watched non-English language series overall. For animation inspiration, the creators of Tastefully Yours looked to the BBC's handcrafted Wimbledon and Euro 2025 animations.
Close attention was paid to lighting in the Tastefully Yours animation sequence to capture the transition from morning to night. The studios reimagined the eatery as a miniature world for the animation sequence, with the 3D work providing the setting and the 2D character animation driving the story.
- The artistic blend of 3D scenes and 2D characters in the animation for Tastefully Yours mirrors the show's set and objects, reflecting the theme of harmonizing relationships.
- The animation director, Jeyoon Jung, guided Studio Pivote in creating the 2D character animation for this South Korean romcom series.
- The combination of 3D and 2D styles in Tastefully Yours was a deliberate choice to embody the show's tone, mixing the solidity of 3D with the lively expressiveness of 2D.
- The detail of the 3D lighting in the Tastefully Yours animation sequence enhances the warm, analog charm of the miniature world, capturing the passage of a day from morning to night.
- For inspiration, the creators of Tastefully Yours looked to the handcrafted Wimbledon and Euro 2025 animations by the BBC.
- The unique visual treat of Tastefully Yours, with its creative 3D and 2D design, has made it a surprise hit on Netflix, becoming the most-watched series in 21 countries and the second-most watched non-English language series overall.
