Ashley Park reveals surprising details about Mindy’s season 5 journey in Emily in Paris while celebrating her new collaboration with Planet Oat’s limited-edition creamer.
Ashley Park Opens Up About Mindy’s Season 5 Surprises in Emily in Paris and Her Sweet New Planet Oat Collaboration
As fans eagerly count down to the return of Emily in Paris, anticipation is building around what season 5 has in store — especially for Mindy Chen. With Netflix releasing the trailer and first-look images, excitement has reached a whole new level. Ashley Park, who brings Mindy to life on screen, is sharing her enthusiasm for the new season while also celebrating a unique partnership inspired by the beloved series.
Park recently spoke with Us Weekly as part of her collaboration with Planet Oat, the brand behind a new limited-edition White Chocolate Raspberry Oatmilk Creamer crafted with Emily in Paris in mind. The timing was perfect: Netflix unveiled the trailer the same day Park discussed the partnership, giving fans plenty to talk about.
“They just released the photos and the trailer, and now I get to talk about Emily in Paris and Planet Oat, which I genuinely love,” Park shared. “There’s so much fans will experience once the season is out.”
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Season 5 Brings Big Twists for Mindy
While Park kept specific details under wraps, she hinted that Mindy’s storyline takes turns even she didn’t anticipate.
“This season definitely surprised me,” she revealed. “I didn’t see where Mindy was headed when I first read the scripts. Even looking at the photos we just released, I’m remembering all the different things we filmed.”
One storyline already grabbing attention involves Mindy and Alfie, played by Lucien Laviscount. Their warm, playful interactions in the trailer had fans speculating almost instantly. For Park, filming with Laviscount was a long-awaited treat.
“Lucien is one of my closest friends in the cast,” she said. “We always joked about how much we love hanging out but never get scenes together. This year, that finally changed — and it made the experience even more fun.”
The trailer also teased Emily navigating a new romance in Rome with Marcello while Gabriel remains conflicted about their complicated history. But Mindy’s return to Paris — and her evolving dynamic with Alfie — is shaping up to be one of the season’s buzziest arcs.
A Show That Keeps Its Cast Guessing
Park emphasized that season 5 pushed her into creative territory she didn’t expect.
“I felt like I was acting in eight different genres all at once,” she laughed. “Every script had something totally new for me. It keeps me on my toes in the best way.”
The cast also traveled to Venice to film part of the season — a highlight for Park.
“Whenever the show sends us somewhere magical like Venice, it feels surreal,” she said. “It really was a pinch-me moment. The show keeps us guessing, on and off screen.”
Before the trailer dropped, Park had already hinted that fans were in for a treat.
“Going into season 5, we realized it’s been more than five years since the show first premiered,” she said. “Lily and I were talking about how wild it is to play characters who have only moved forward a few days in the story, even though we’ve grown so much personally in real life.”
How Emily in Paris Changed Ashley Park’s Life
For Park, being part of the global Netflix hit has opened doors she never expected.
“This show changed my life,” she said. “It has allowed me to connect with people all over the world. The conversations I get to have, the opportunities, the travel — I’m deeply grateful.”
A Delicious Collaboration Inspired by Paris
To celebrate the upcoming season, Park teamed up with Planet Oat to launch a new flavor inspired by the show’s Parisian elegance: White Chocolate Raspberry Oatmilk Creamer.
For Park, the flavor choice is personal.
“I’m a huge white chocolate fan — and raspberry, too,” she explained. “My love for raspberry especially grew after visiting Paris. The berries there are unbelievable.”
To mark the launch, Planet Oat will host a themed pop-up at L’Appartement 4F in Brooklyn, starting December 18. Guests can enjoy exclusive treats like the Raspberet Latte and Raspberet Croissant, both highlighting the limited-edition creamer and nodding to the show’s stylish French backdrop.
As someone who relies on non-dairy milk for her vocal health, Park has long appreciated Planet Oat.
“As a singer, I’ve always gone for non-dairy milk,” she said. “Planet Oat has such great flavors, and their creamers really changed my coffee routine. I used to drink my coffee black — then I discovered oat milk creamers and realized how good it could taste.”
The White Chocolate Raspberry Oatmilk Creamer will hit store shelves on December 18, perfectly timed with the season 5 premiere on Netflix.
A Season Full of Charm, Chaos and Fresh Adventures
With new romances, unexpected friendships, and European escapades on the horizon, Emily in Paris season 5 promises to deliver drama, humor and heart — all wrapped in the show’s signature glamour.
Ashley Park’s excitement is contagious, and if her hints are any indication, fans can expect one of Mindy’s most memorable seasons yet. From on-screen surprises to a sweet real-life collaboration, Park is embracing everything this chapter has to offer.
Season 5 of Emily in Paris premieres on Netflix on December 18 — and fans are more ready than ever to step back into the stylish world of Parisian adventures.