Kim Hyang-Gi, Cha Hak-Yeon, Kim Jae-Hyun, Sohn Jeong-Hyuck, and Kim Dong-Kyu are cast in Coupang Play drama series “Absolute Value of Romance” (literal title). The original screenplay will have Kim Hyang-Gi play high school student Yeo Ui-Ju. At night, she moonlights as a romance writer and her main characters are of handsome teachers. She then meets the handsome teachers in real life.
“Absolute Value of Romance” will premiere April, 2026 in South Korea.
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First trailer added for movie “Salmokji: Whispering Water” starring Kim Hye-Yoon & Lee Jong-Won. The upcoming horror film takes place around a remote reservoir named Salmokji. A film crew returns there for filming, but mysterious events continue to take place around them. Narration in the trailer states (0:01) Kim Hye-Yoon “It’s Salmokji,” (0:02) Jang Da-A “The site is widely known as a place where you can meet the dead,” (0:07) anonymous voice “Team leader,” (0:10) “I,” (0:12) “I,” (0:14) “Died because of you!,” (0:23)Kim Hye-Yoon “Why am I here again?,” (0:26) Lee Jong-Won “It’s the water in front of you right now!,” (0:30) anonymous voice “You can’t get out of there alive.”
“Salmokji: Whispering Water” is now set for release April 8, 2026 in South Korea.
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Kaho is cast for the lead role in NHK drama series “The Diary of a Novelist.” Also cast for the drama series are Sylvia Grab, Itsuji Itao, Satoru Matsuo, and Yuta Hayashi. The suspense human drama will revolve around a diary that was left behind by a late writer and the secret actions taken by two women over that diary. Kaho will play Megumi Eto, who is an editor.
“The Diary of a Novelist” will first air March 8, 2026 in Japan.
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Main trailer and poster added for Netflix distributed movie “Pavane” starring Ko Ah-Sung, Byun Yo-Han, and Moon Sang-Min. The main poster depicts the three lead characters Mi-Jung (Ko Ah-Sung), Yo-Han (Byun Yo-Han), and Kyeong-Rok (Moon Sang-Min) as if they are taking a selfie together and the moment is a precious one that will never come back. Movie is based on 2009 novel “Jookeun Wangnyeoreul Wihan Pavane” by Park Min-Kyu and directed by Lee Jong-Pil (“Samjin Company English Class“).
“Pavane” will be available to stream from February 20, 2026.
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Teaser trailer and teaser poster added for movie “Sheep In The Box” starring Haruka Ayase & Daigo. Movie is written and directed by Hirokazu Koreeda (“Nobody Knows“). Meanwhile, child actor Rimu Kuwaki is cast to play a humanoid that is adopted by Otone Komoto (Haruka Ayase) and Kensuke Komoto (Daigo). He landed the role after taking part in an audition involving 200 other applicants. Caption in the teaser trailer states at the 24 second mark “A couple lost their son and adopted a humanoid robot.”
“Sheep In The Box” is now set for release May 29, 2026 in Japan.
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Teaser trailer and poster added for Netflix drama series “Boyfriend on Demand” starring Kim Ji-Soo and Seo In-Guk. The romantic-comedy drama series follows webtoon PD Seo Mi-Rae (Kim Ji-Soo), who is exhausted by life, as she subscribes to a virtual dating simulation service. She is surprised by the results.
“Boyfriend on Demand” will be available to stream from March 6, 2026.
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Kim Hye-Soo, Cho Yeo-Jeong, Kim Ji-Hoon, and Kim Jae-Chul are cast in Coupang Play drama series “It’s Not A Matter Of Infidelity Right Now” (literal title). The black comedy is directed by Lee Chang-Hee (“A Killer Paradox“). Also, Director Hwang Dong-Hyuk (Squid Game) participates in the drama series both as showrunner and producer. The screenplay revolves around two couples who become intertwined by secrets. The first script reading already took place.
“It’s Not A Matter Of Infidelity Right Now” will air sometime this year in South Korea.
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Kim Myung-Soo is cast in romance themed drama series “Mirror Neurons” (literal title). The drama series will have Kim Myung-Soo play a counseling expert, burdened with the emotions of others. He meets a woman who denies empathy. The drama series is scheduled to begin production with the the goal of airing sometime in the second half of this year. Broadcast network and the lead female actress will be announced at a later date.
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First teaser poster and ep.1 air date set for SBS drama series “Phantom Lawyer” starring Yoo Yeon-Seok and Esom. Caption on the teaser poster states states “I defend the invisible truth.” Background of the poster is that of room 501 at the Okcheon Building, where strange incidents takes place and also the law office of Lawyer Shin Yi-Rang (Yoo Yeon-Seok). After Shin Yi-Rang opened his law office there, he begins to see ghosts and unintentionally becomes involved in bizarre incidents.
“Phantom Lawyer” is now set to first air March 13, 2026 in South Korea (takes over SBS’ Friday & Saturday 9:50PM time slot after “No Tail To Tell“).
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Shinichi Tsutsumi is cast in TBS drama series “Gift.” The original screenplay will revolve around a genius astrophysicist (Shinichi Tsutsumi), who becomes interested in helping a wheelchair rugby team win games. The team hasn’t won in 3 years and the players constantly bicker among themselves. Naoki Kato (If My Wife Becomes An Elementary School Student) will co-direct the drama series.
“Gift” will first air April, 2026 in Japan (takes over TBS’ Sunday 9PM time slot after “Reboot“).
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