First script reading for MBC drama series “Item”

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First script reading for upcoming MBC drama series “Item,” starring Ju Ji-Hoon & Jin Se-Yun, took place mid-September, 2018 at MBC Broadcasting Station in Sangam, South Korea. Main cast members including Ju Ji-Hoon, Jin Se-Yun, Kim Kang-Woo, Kim Yoo-Ri & Shin Rin-Ah all attended. Before the first script reading, Ju Ji-Hoon stated “I will do… Read more »

Main trailer and poster for movie “Masquerade Hotel”

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Main trailer and poster added for movie “Masquerade Hotel” starring Takuya Kimura and Masami Nagasawa. Movie is based on 2011 novel “Masquerade Hotel” by Keigo Higashino and directed by Masayuki Suzuki. In addition, 20 supporting cast members has been announced for the film. Playing detectives are  Fumiyo Kohinata, Zen Kajihara, Yuki Izumisawa, Eisuke Sasai and Atsuro Watabe. Playing hotel… Read more »

Song Sae-Byeok and Koh Joon-Hee cast in OCN drama series “Possession”

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Song Sae-Byeok and Koh Joon-Hee are cast in new OCN drama series “Possession.” The drama series features a mixture of comedy, thriller and supernatural genres. Song Sae-Byeok will play lead male character Kang Pil-Sung. He is a detective with excellent instincts. Koh Joon-Hee will play lead female character Hong Seo-Jung. She has a psychic ability… Read more »

Main trailer and poster for movie “Neet Neet Neet”

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Main trailer and poster for movie “Neet Neet Neet” starring Kentaro Yasui,Ryosuke Yamamoto,Myuto Morita and Atsuki Tomori. In Japan, “Neet” is a term for people working low wage part-time jobs. A few steps away from “Freeters” who are unemployed and often living with their parents. The film follows three men who fall under the description of… Read more »

Teaser poster for movie “Swing Kids”

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Here’s the first teaser poster for upcoming movie “Swing Kids” starring Do Kyung-Soo and Park Hye-Soo. The film is set in 1951, at a POW camp in South Korea. People there fall in love with tap dancing, including North Korean Rho Ki-Soo (Do Kyung-Soo). The film is written and directed by Kang Hyung-Chul (“Scandal Makers“/”Sunny“). The teaser poster… Read more »

Kim So-Hyun cast in Netflix drama series “Love Alarm”

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Kim So-Hyun is cast in new Netflix drama series “Love Alarm.” The drama series is based on webcomic “Joahamyun Woolrineun” by Cheon Kye-Young. In the drama series, Kim So-Hyun will play high school student Kim Jo-Jo. The drama series revolves around a cellphone app that works like a love alarm and two male best friends… Read more »

Gong Yoo cast in movie “Kim Ji-Young Born 1982”

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Gong Yoo cast in movie “Kim Ji-Young Born 1982” (literal title) co-starring Jung Yu-Mi. For those keeping count, Gong Yoo and Jung Yu-Mi previously starred in 2011 film “Silenced” and 2016 film “Train To Busan.” Both of those films were box office hits and critically acclaimed as well. In movie “Kim Ji-Young Born 1982,” Gong Yoo… Read more »

Trailer for movie “We Are”

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Trailer added for coming-of-age film “We Are” starring Erina Mano, Kurumi Shimizu, Ryusei Yokohama, Yuki Morinaga and Junki Tozuka. The trailer also reveals the movie’s theme song which is “Tarareba” by Japanese rock group Amazarashi. Movie is directed by Michihito Fujii. “We Are” will be released December 7, 2018 in Japan.

Teaser poster for movie “Unstoppable”

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Here’s the first teaser poster for movie upcoming “Unstoppable” starring Ma Dong-Seok  and Song Ji-Hyo. The film has Ma Dong-Seok and Song Ji-Hyo playing a married couple. Ma Dong-Seok’s character is reformed gangster, but his wife gets kidnapped and he sets out to get her back. “Unstoppable” will be released sometime this November, 2018 in South Korea…. Read more »