English subtitled trailer for movie “The Man Standing Next”

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English subtitled trailer added for movie “The Man Standing Next” starring Lee Byung-Hun, Lee Sung-Min & Kwak Do-Won. Movie is directed by Woo Min-Ho (“Inside Men“). The film is set in the 1970’s and follows Korean Central Intelligence Agency Director Kim Kyu-Pyeong (Lee Byung-Hun) as he tries to stop the previous KCIA director from ratting… Read more »

Shin Ha-Kyun & Jung So-Min cast in KBS2 drama series “Soul Repairer”

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Shin Ha-Kyun & Jung So-Min are cast in KBS2 drama series “Soul Repairer” (literal title). The drama series follows psychiatrists and their patients. Shin Ha-Kyun will play Psychiatrist Lee Shi-Joon. Jung So-Min will play rising musical actress star Han Woo-Joo. The drama series will be directed by Yoo Hyun-Ki (worked with Shin Ha-Kyun previously in… Read more »

Bae Doo-Na cast in tvN drama series “Stranger Season 2”

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According to tvN, Bae Doo-Na is now cast in tvN drama series “Stranger Season 2” co-starring Cho Seung-Woo. The duo will reprise their respective lead roles from season 1 of “Stranger.” Most the supporting cast from season 1 will also return for season 2, but specific names were not mentioned. Brief plot synopsis from AsianWiki:… Read more »

Shiori Akita cast in MBS drama series “Homeroom”

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Shiori Akita is cast for the lead female role in MBS drama series “Homeroom” co-starring Yuki Yamada. The drama series is based on webcomic “Homeroom” by Chiyo. For “Homeroom,” Shiori Akita will play Sachiko Sakurai. She is diligent student, but endures unpleasant things everyday at school. Coincidentally, her teacher (Yuki Yamada) is always there to… Read more »

Park Bo-Gum offered lead male role in tvN drama series “Youth Record”

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According to his talent agency Bloom Entertainment, Park Bo-Gum has been offered the lead male role in tvN drama series “Youth Record” (literal title). Actress Park So-Dam has already received an offer to play the lead female role. Currently, both performers are considering their offers. The drama series will follow youths trying to find success… Read more »

Main trailer & poster for movie “Moeyo Ken”

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Main trailer and poster added for movie “Moeyo Ken” starring Junichi Okada and Kou Shibasaki. Movie is based on novel “Moeyo Ken” by Ryotaro Shiba (“Taboo“) and directed by Masato Harada. Plot synopsis from AsianWiki: Set in the 19th century, “Moeyo Ken” follows the life of Toshizo Hijikata (Junichi Okada). He was the vice-commander of the… Read more »

First script reading for MBC drama series “The Game: Towards Zero”

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First script reading for MBC drama series “The Game: Towards Zero” (literal title), starring TaecYeon, Lee Yeon-Hee, and Lim Ju-Hwan, took place recently at MBC Broadcasting Station in Sangam, South Korea. Main cast members that attended the first script reading included TaecYeon, Lee Yeon-Hee, Lim Ju-Hwan, Jeong Dong-Hwan, Park Ji-Il, Park Won-Sang, Jang So-Yeon, Choi… Read more »

Teaser poster for JTBC drama series “Itaewon Class”

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Teaser poster added for JTBC drama series “Itaewon Class” starring Park Seo-Joon and Kim Da-Mi. The drama series is based on webcomic “Itaewon Class” by Jo Gwang-Jin. The teaser poster reveals that the drama series will first air January 31, 2020 in South Korea. Caption on the teaser poster states “(I) began to have a dream… Read more »