First script reading for tvN drama “Queen Cheorin”

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First script reading for tvN drama series “Queen Cheorin” (literal title), starring Shin Hye-Sun & Kim Jung-Hyun, took place recently in South Korea. Along with director Yun Seong-Sik and screenwriters Park Kye-Ok & Choi A-Il, main cast members that attended included Shin Hye-Sun, Kim Jung-Hyun, Bae Jong-Ok, Kim Tae-Woo, Yoo Min-Kyu, Na In-Woo, Kim In-Kwon, Ko In-Beom, Jeon Bae-Su,… Read more »

Suzu Hirose cast in TV Asahi drama SP “Air Girl.”

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Suzu Hirose is cast in TV Asahi drama special “Air Girl.” The 1 episode drama special is based on nonfiction novel “Nihon Koku Ikkisei” by Yoshie Nakamaru. The screenplay is set after World War II and follows the start of Japan’s civil aviation industry. For the drama special, Suzu Hirose will play Komari Sano. She applies to… Read more »

Teaser trailer #2 for OCN drama “The Uncanny Counter”

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Teaser trailer #2 added for OCN drama series “The Uncanny Counter” (English title) starring Joe Byeong-Gyu, Yu Jun-Sang, & Kim Se-Jeong. The drama series is based on webcomic “Kyeongirowoon Somoon” written by Jang Yi and previously went under the literal title of “Amazing Rumor.” Meanwhile, below are still images of Joe Byeong-Gyu and Kim Se-Jeong… Read more »

Osamu Mukai & Taisuke Fujigaya cast in WOWOW drama “The Grand Family”

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Osamu Mukai and Taisuke Fujigaya (‘Kis-My-Ft.2’) are cast in WOWOW drama series “The Grand Family” (literal title) starring Kiichi Nakai. The drama series is based on novel “Karei Naru Ichizoku” by Toyoko Yamasaki (“Shizumanu Taiyo“).  Osamu Mukai will play older brother Teppei and Taisuke Fujigaya will play younger brother Ginpei. Their father is Daisuke Manpyo (Kiichi Nakai), who is… Read more »

Teaser trailer #2 for tvN drama “Awaken”

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Two versions of teaser trailer #2 added for tvN drama series “Awaken” starring Namgung Min, Seol Hyun, & Lee Chung-Ah. One version of teaser trailer #2 features Lee Chung-Ah as Jamie and the other version features Seol Hyun as Kong Hye-Won. From the 24 second mark in Lee Chung-Ah’s teaser trailer #2, she provides narration that states… Read more »

Kiko Mizuhara & Honami Sato cast in movie “Kanojo.”

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Kiko Mizuhara and Honami Sato are cast in Netflix live-action film “Kanojo.” The film is based on manga series “Gunjo” by Ching Nakamura and directed by Ryuichi Hiroki (“Vibrator“). The script will have Kiko Mizuhara and Honami Sato playing two women who are in love. One woman goes as far as killing a husband for the other woman. “Kanojo”… Read more »

Main trailer for movie “Yakuza and The Family”

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Main trailer added for movie “Yakuza and The Family” starring Gou Ayano and Hiroshi Tachi. Movie is directed by Michihito Fujii (“The Journalist“). The movie’s theme song is also featured in the main trailer which is “Familia” by music group Millennium Parade. The promotional photo above is of (left to right) director Michihito Fujii,  actor Gou Ayano, &… Read more »

First teaser trailer for tvN drama “True Beauty”

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First teaser trailer added for tvN drama series “True Beauty” starring Mun Ka-Young & Cha Eun-Woo. Drama series is based on webcomic “Yeoshingangrim” by Yaongyi and follows a young woman who tries to become a cosmetologist. “True Beauty” first airs November 25, 2020 in South Korea.