We are calling for episodes about "irreplaceable people" for our theme project "#MySoulmateAndI".
Is there someone who, before you know it, is always in your heart?
It is not just lovers or partners. A childhood friend who was always by your side even though you were always fighting. A mentor who changed the direction of your life with just a few words. A presence that makes you stand tall just by remembering them, even when you are apart—perhaps you, too, have such an "irreplaceable someone."
To coincide with the release of the Netflix original drama series "Soulmate" (available starting 5/14), which depicts the story of people bound by a fateful connection, we are holding a submission project with the theme "#MySoulmateAndI" in collaboration with Netflix.
We are looking for posts that include your thoughts and analysis of the work, as well as those that reflect on your own relationships and encounters with important people. Please post on note about your soulmate—someone you feel you wouldn't be who you are today without.
Whether it is a column, essay, photo, manga, or illustration, the format does not matter.Please post with the hashtag "#MySoulmateAndI".
Adding another hashtag makes it easier to connect with other creators
If you add "#Soulmate" in addition to the hashtag "#MySoulmateAndI" when posting, your article will be displayed on the "Soulmate" work page. This page lists articles written on the same theme alongside basic information about the Netflix work, attracting readers interested in the work. As a result, your post will be more likely to reach readers you might not have had the opportunity to meet before.
You can use the key visual of "Soulmate" for your header image
You can use the work's key visual as your article's header image. When setting the header image, select "Choose an image for the article" and enter "netflix soulmate" in the search field to display the key visual. For more details, please see the help page.
Submission Overview
■Submission period: May 18, 2026 (Mon) 11:00 to June 17, 2026 (Wed) 23:59
■ Prizes: 5 people selected by lottery will receive a 10,000 yen gift card each and one poster signed by Hayato Isomura and Ok Taec-yeon.
*Winners will be notified by the note management office.
The story of "Soulmate"
Ryu Narutaki leaves Japan, abandoning everything after unintentionally destroying his best friend's life. He is saved by a Korean boxer, Hwang Yo-han, when he is about to lose his life in a church in a foreign country. Both carry deep wounds. Gradually, their lonely souls begin to encounter one another. A person you meet once in a lifetime. The more they wish to "live together," the more cruelly the threads connecting them become tangled. Berlin, Seoul, Tokyo—a time etched with unforgettable pain, suffering, and joy set across three cities. A story of the souls and love of two young men over the course of 10 years.
How to Apply
(1) Create a note account or log in.
(2) Follow the official Netflix note account.
(3) Post an article with the hashtag "#MySoulmateAndI".
・Please publish your entry for "free".
・You can also apply by adding the project hashtag to an article you have posted in the past.
・You may submit multiple works.
Message from the Sponsor
We received a comment from the Netflix representative regarding this theme project.
Do you have a story about an unforgettable "someone"?
People can be deeply connected even without exchanging words or being physically close.
A presence that warms your heart when you remember them in a fleeting moment.
That is surely a special "soulmate" for everyone.
The Netflix series "Soulmate" is a story that depicts the trajectory of two people who meet, pass each other by, and are drawn to one another amidst different lives and cultures.
Each of those encounters will surely overlap with your own memories (comments from the cast, screenwriter, and director of "Soulmate" are available here, so please take a look).
This time, we are calling for episodes about your important someone with the theme "#MySoulmateAndI".
Please tell us about your unforgettable encounters, moments that remain in your heart, feelings that are still connected, and your story of a "soulmate."
Regarding the use of submitted content
Submitted content may be introduced on Netflix's official note, website, or social media.
It will also be introduced on note's official social media.
We look forward to your submissions!
<Notes on Submission>
■ About Submitted Works
・The copyright of submitted works belongs to the creator.
・Please ensure your content complies with copyright law. Please check "Copyright Guidelines to Support Creativity".
・Please refrain from submitting works that have won awards in other contests held by note or other companies, or works similar to them.
・note management may remove hashtags from articles that are unrelated to the recruitment theme or from paid articles.
■ About the Lottery and Announcement of Winners
・We cannot respond to inquiries regarding the lottery method or results.
・If a winning work or the creator themselves is found to be in violation of the Terms of Service, the win may be revoked even after the lottery.
・Winners will be notified via email.
・To send the prize, the note management office will contact you to verify your identity and provide a form for entering the shipping address.
・If you do not reply within 10 days of the notification email, if we cannot verify your identity, or if we cannot deliver the prize due to reasons such as an unknown address, your right to receive the prize will be invalidated.
・Shipping of the prize poster is limited to within Japan.
・Reselling the prize poster to third parties is prohibited.
・Personal information provided will be used by Netflix G.K. for the purpose of shipping the prize poster in accordance with the company's Privacy Policy.
・The transfer of the prize is completed upon the delivery of an Amazon Gift Card to the winner's email address after identity verification is complete.
・The handling of personal information will follow our Privacy Policy.
・The Amazon Gift Card provided as a prize can be used for purchases on the Japanese Amazon page. For details, please refer to the Amazon Gift Card Terms and Conditions.