Yuta Jinguji cast in NTV drama “Uketsuke no Jo”

Yuta Jinguji (King & Prince) is cast for the lead role in NTV drama series “Uketsuke no Jo.” The drama series features an original screenplay by Nanoha Ito (“Hakodate Coffee“). The drama series is set at an advertising company and has Yuta Jinguji playing Takumi Jo. He is placed in charge of a project to digitize the reception desk, but faces opposition from the reception desk team. Takumi Jo then decides to work as a receptionist to better understand their position.

“Uketsuke no Jo” first airs April, 2022 in Japan.

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki: Takumi Jo (Yuta Jinguji) has worked as a salesman for an advertising company for the past 3 years. He seems confident, but he actually tries hard to live up to expectations of those around him. His plan to digitize the reception desk, which he thought wouldn’t be approved, is surprisingly greenlit. Takumi Jo is then placed in charge of laying off people who work at the reception desk. He faces strong opposition from the reception desk team. To understand their work better, Takumi Jo begins to work at the reception desk. While working with the reception desk team and realizing how hard their work is, he begins to change his view on the need for layoffs. Meanwhile, Takumi Jo has a crush on a female employee at the same company. They were hired around the same the same time.