| Genre: | Romantic comedy |
| Director: | Doğa Can Anafarta |
| Story: | Can Sinan |
| Country: | Turkey |
| Language: | Turkish |
| Num Seasons: | 1 |
| Num Episodes: | 8 |
| Location: | Istanbul Rize |
| Runtime: | 120 minutes |
| Company: | Pastel Film |
| Channel: | FOX |
Yaz Şarkısı is a Turkish romantic comedy series created by Doğa Can Anafarta. The series set to premiered on July 9, 2023 on FOX TV.[1] The show follows the story of a lively young woman who moves to Istanbul to fulfill her late father's dream. However, her arrival shakes the foundations of the friendship between two close friends, Murat and Kemal. The series, also known as Melody of Love or Summer Song, was written by Ramazan Demirli, Zafer Özer Çetinel, and Görkem Tüzün. The leading roles in the series are Nilsu Berfin Aktaş, Mustafa Mert Koç, and Efekan Can.[2]
Yaz, driven by her late father's dream, when she moves to Istanbul, enter into a new chapter in her life. Little did she know that her arrival would stir up turbulence in the unshakeable bond between two close friends, Murat and Kemal. To shower them with kindness, and make their lives easier. They patiently wait to be noticed, hoping that their silent devotion will eventually be acknowledged. But patience has its limits, and sometimes it leads to unforeseen consequences. Just like in the case of Summer...
Kemal, attempting to persuade Smile Music's owner for a new vocalist, brings Yaz along with Mehmet to the company. Kemal introduces Yaz as the potential new vocalist, and despite her initial rejections, fate takes an unexpected turn during this encounter. Suddenly, Yaz finds herself immersed in photoshoots and music video preparations. Meanwhile, Emine seizes the opportunity to meet her future daughter-in-law and wastes no time in her eagerness to plan a wedding.[3]
When the truth about Neriman being Murat's mother comes to light, the situation becomes even more complicated. While Neriman vehemently opposes Yaz becoming her daughter-in-law, Emine is determined to understand the unfolding events. In her attempt to ease the tension, she inadvertently gets herself entangled in the mess. Murat finds himself caught between the love he feels for Yaz and his loyalty towards his mother, leaving him in a perplexing dilemma. As Murat tries to resolve this situation, Kemal takes matters into his own hands and plans a surprise that could win Yaz over and put her at ease.
The stunning scenery of Rize and the lively streets of Istanbul come to life in the amazing television series Yaz Şarkısı regarding the lives of Yaz and Murat, in important manners. Can, a charming musician from Istanbul, finds himself got to Rize's natural beauty and traditional music, while Yaz, a budding painter from Rize,[4] is seduced by Istanbul's visual attraction to fulfil her father's aspiration. Their unplanned meeting inspires a group art work that recognizes the harmonious relationship between their two cultures.[5]
| Actor/Actress | Character | |
|---|---|---|
| Nilsu Berfin Aktaş | Gülbeyaz "Yaz" Yıldırım | |
| Mustafa Mert Koç | Kemal Sonay[6] | |
| Efekan Can | Murat Hasamaç | |
| Oya Başar | Emine Yıldırım | |
| Yeşim Ceren Bozoğlu | Neriman Hasamaç | |
| Zehra Yılmaz | Aslı Paksoy | |
| Duygu Karaca | Fadime Güzelce | |
| Su Şanad | Mehpuş | |
| Merve Sevin | Defne | |
| Ömer Kılıç | Sedat | |
| Selin Vardarlı | Sema Yıldırım |
| Status: Ended | ||
|---|---|---|
| Number of Episodes | 8 | |
| Start Date | 9 June 2023 | |
| End Date | 27 August 2023 | |
| Broadcasting Network | Fox (Turkish TV channel) |