Nov 20 2023

Trailer and poster for Coupang Play drama “Boyhood”

Trailer and poster added for Coupang Play drama series “Boyhood” (literal title) starring Im Si-Wan and Lee Sun-Bin. The trailer begins with Jang Byeong-Tae’s (Im Si-Wan) less than ideal daily life, but after he transfers to a new school, his life changes completely. He suddenly becomes the best fighter from Asan with the nickname White Tiger. As the trailer ends, Jung Kyeong-Tae (Lee Si-Woo), who is the real White Tiger, is shown walking to Jang Byeong-Tae’s classroom as a new student.

“Boyhood” will be available to stream from November 24, 2023.

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Nov 20 2023

Riho Sayashi, Rio Asumi, and Satoshi Hashimoto cast in TV Tokyo drama “Oshi wo Meshiagare”

Riho Sayashi, Rio Asumi, and Satoshi Hashimoto are cast in TV Tokyo drama series “Oshi wo Meshiagare.” The drama series is based on 2023 novel “Reiwa Bulgaria Yogurt” by Ayako Miyagi. Riho Sayashi will play Yuzu Hodaishi. She became a big fan of a novel about yogurt, while she looked for a job and eventually got hired by a food company. Rio Asumi will play Itsumi Midori. She works with Yuzu Hodaishi in the PR department for the food company. Satoshi Hashimoto will play I, who is yogurt bacteria and follows Itsumi Midori.

“Oshi wo Meshiagare” will first air January 10, 2024 in Japan.

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Nov 20 2023

Mugi Kadowaki, Ren Nagase, and Nao Omori cast in NTV drama “Alice in Wonderful Kitchen”

Mugi Kadowaki, Ren Nagase, and Nao Omori are cast in NTV drama series “Alice in Wonderful Kitchen.” The drama series is scripted by Shinya Tamada (“Sweet Moratorium“) and directed by Noriyoshi Sakuma (“Dr. Chocolate“) and Yuma Suzuki (“The Greatest Teacher“). In “Alice in Wonderful Kitchen,” Mugi Kadowaki will play main character Alice Yaemori. She has autism and runs the restauarant Alice’s Kitchen. She loves chemistry and she uses that knowledge to create dishes that amazes.

“Alice in Wonderful Kitchen” first airs January, 2024 in Japan (takes over NTV’s Sunday 10:30 PM time slot after “Sexy Tanaka-san“).

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Nov 19 2023

Cho Jin-Woong cast in drama “No Way Out”

Actor Cho Jin-Woong is cast in drama series “No Way Out” co-starring Yoo Jae-Myung, Kim Moo-Yul, & Lee Kwang-Soo. Cho Jin-Woong replaces actor  Lee Sun-Kyun, who dropped out of the drama series in late October due to a widely publicized drug scandal. Filming for the drama series began prior to Lee Sun-Kyun’s departure, but he did not film any scenes and production halted while his replacement was sought. With Cho Jin-Woong now cast as main character Baek Joong-Sik, filming will restart November 23, 2023.

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Nov 17 2023

Teaser trailer 4 for SBS drama “My Demon”

Teaser trailer 4 added for SBS drama series “My Demon” starring Kim You-Jung and Song Kang. The fantasy-romance drama series revolves around a 200 year old demon played by Song Kang and a wealthy heiress played by Kim You-Jung. Teaser trailer 4 begins with an anonymous voice asking “Demon? It’s a crazy thing to marry a human. What’s the reason?” This is followed by Kim You-Jung stating “You need your tattoo and I need your ability. It’s the only way for both of us to be good for each other.”

“My Demon” first airs November 24, 2023 in South Korea.

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Nov 17 2023

Main trailer and poster for movie “Let’s Go Karaoke!”

Main trailer and poster added for live-action film “Let’s Go Karaoke!” starring Go Ayano and Jun Saito. The film is directed by Nobuhiro Yamashita (“Linda Linda Linda“) and based on manga series “Karaoke Iko!” by Yama Wayama. Caption on the poster states “I wish I could extend my youth.” The movie’s theme song has also been announced as “Kurenai” by girl group Little Glee Monster.

“Let’s Go Karaoke!” will be released January 12, 2024 in Japan.

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Nov 16 2023

Teaser trailer 3 for JTBC drama “Welcome to Samdalri”

Teaser trailer #3 added for JTBC drama series “Welcome to Samdalri” starring Ji Chang-Wook and Shin Hae-Sun. Teaser trailer 3 begins with Shin Hae-Sun as Jo Sam-Dal stating “In my hometown on Jeju Island, there is a an expression that is emphasized when educating the female divers. That saying is ‘Don ‘t be greedy today as well and stay as long as you can. When you can’t hold your breath anymore, come up to the surface, where you started, to catch your breath.” Ji Chang-Wook as Jo Yong-Pil states around the 31 second mark “So let’s find the real Jo Sam-Dal, not the photographer Jo Eun-Hye.”

“Welcome to Samdalri” will first air December 2, 2023 in South Korea (takes over JTBC’s Saturday & Sunday 10:30 PM time slot after “Strong Girl Nam-Soon“).

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