Jun 28 2021

Toma Ikuta cast in movie “The Mole Song: Final”

Toma Ikuta cast in live-action film “The Mole Song: Final.” Along with Toma Ikuta as Reiji Kikukawa, director Takashi Miike & screenwriter Kankuro Kudo will work together again after collaborating on 2014 movie “The Mole Song: Undercover Agent Reiji” and 2016 sequel movie “The Mole Song: Hong Kong Capriccio.” The film will have Reiji Kikukawa going undercover to infiltrate the biggest yakuza organization. In addition, the first teaser trailer has already been added on AsianWiki. Filming for the movie finished mid-June, 2021.

“The Mole Song: Final” will be released November 19, 2021.

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Jun 25 2021

Teaser trailer for KakaoTV drama “From Today Engine On”

First teaser trailer added for KakaoTV drama series “From Today Engine On” (literal title) starring Kim Min-Suk & Lim Hyun-Ju. Captions on the first teaser trailer states (0:11) “Car mechanic with natural talent,” (0:16) “Whenever I stand in front of her, I become a fool,” (0:38) “Is it okay I approach her in a calm and orderly way?,” (0:45) “Pitapat mechanic romance.”

“From Today Engine On” streams on KakaoTV from June 29, 2021.

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Jun 25 2021

Main cast for Netflix movie “Seoul Vibe”

Main cast announced for Netflix action film “Seoul Vibe.” The main cast includes Yoo Ah-In, Ko Gyung-Pyo, Lee Kyu-Hyung, Park Ju-Hyun, Ong Seong-Wu, Kim Sung-Kyun, Jung Woong-In, & Moon So-Ri. The film is described as an action blockbuster revolving around a car driving team, money laundering, and set in 1988 during the Summer Olympics. Movie is directed by Moon Hyun-Sung (“As One“).

Filming for “Seoul Vibe” is already underway.

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Jun 24 2021

Kim Bo-Ra & Kim Jae-Hyun cast in movie “Oksu Station Ghost”

Kim Bo-Ra and Kim Jae-Hyun (N.Flying) are cast in movie “Oksu Station Ghost” (literal title). The movie is based on webcomic “Oksooyuk Guishin” by Ho Rang and directed by Jeong Yong-Ki (“Return of the Mafia“). The screenplay is written by Japanese screenwriter Hiroshi Takahashi (“Ring“). The film is set around Oksu Station in Seoul, where mysterious cases takes place.

Filming for “Oksu Station Ghost” began June 20, 2021 and the movie will be released sometime next year.

Jun 22 2021

Trailer & poster for live-action film “Kaguya-sama: Love Is War Final”

Trailer and poster added for live-action film “Kaguya-sama: Love Is War Final” starring Sho Hirano & Kanna Hashimoto. Movie is based on manga series “Kaguya-sama wa Kokurasetai: Tensaitachi no Renai Zunosen” by Aka Akasaka and is a sequel to 2019 live-action film “Kaguya-sama: Love Is War.” Caption on the teaser poster states “I want to get a confession this time.” Meanwhile, the movie’s theme song has been revealed as “Koifuru Tsukiyo ni Kimi Omou” by King & Prince. That song and a track by singer Ado are played in the trailer.

“Kaguya-sama: Love Is War Final” will be released August 20, 2021 in Japan.

Jun 22 2021

Boy band Bishounen cast in TV Asahi drama “The High School Heroes”

All 6 members of boy band Bishounen are cast for lead roles in TV Asahi drama series “The High School Heroes.” The 6 members are Taisho Iwasaki, Ryuga Sato, Yuto Nasu, Hidaka Ukisho, Naoki Fujii, and Issei Kanasashi. The 6 members play high school students who fight against their principal. Their principal uses majin powers to achieve his ambitions.

“The High School Heroes” first airs July 31, 2021 in Japan.

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