Jun 15 2021

Kim Nam-Gil cast in SBS drama “Those Who Read Hearts of Evil”

Kim Nam-Gil is cast for the lead role in SBS drama series “Those Who Read Hearts of Evil” (literal title). The drama series is based on nonfiction novel “Akui Maeumeul Ilneun Jadeul” by criminal profiler Kwon Il-Yong & writer Go Na-Moo. Kim Nam-Gil will play Song Ha-Young. He works as criminal profiler to catch serial killers. Casting is underway for other roles in the drama series. As soon as casting is finished, filming is expected to begin.

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Jun 14 2021

Teaser trailer & posters for movie “What She Likes”

Teaser trailer and teaser posters added for movie “What She Likes” (literal title) starring Fuju Kamio & Anna Yamada. Movie is based on 2018 novel “Kanojo ga Sukina Mono wa Homo de Atte Boku dewa Nai” by Naoto Asahara and was previously adapted into 2019 NHK drama series “Fujoshi, Ukkari Gei ni Kokuru.” The teaser trailer begins with Sae Miura (Anna Yamada), who doesn’t know Jun Ando (Fuju Kamio) is gay, confessing her feelings to him. 

“What She Likes” will be released sometime this autumn in Japan.

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Jun 14 2021

First script reading for tvN drama “Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha”

First script reading for tvN drama series “Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha,” starring Shin Min-A & Kim Sun-Ho, took place  April 21, 2021 in South Korea. Before the first script reading started, Director Yoo Je-Won stated “Seeing all the actors and staff gathered together, I feel honored and reassured. I hope it can be a fun and healing set. I’ll do my best to follow quarantine guidelines and make sure everyone finishes filming in good health.” Filming for the drama series began May, 2021.

“Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha” will air sometime in the second half of this year in South Korea.

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Jun 14 2021

Main cast & ep.1 air date for TV Asahi drama “Seven Detectives: Season 7”

Noriyuki Higashiyama is cast for TV Asahi drama series “Seven Detectives: Season 7.” Also cast to reprise their respective characters are  Seiichi TanabeKana KurashinaJin ShirasuTakashi TsukamotoKotaro Yoshida and Kinya Kitaoji. The drama series franchise first aired in 2015 and has aired annually since then.

“Seven Detectives: Season 7” will first air  July 7, 2021 in Japan (takes over TV Asahi’s Wednesday 9PM time slot after “Tokusou Nine: Season 4“).

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Jun 11 2021

Ep.1 trailer for JTBC drama “Nevertheless”

Ep.1 trailer added for JTBC drama series “Nevertheless” starring Han So-Hee & Song Kang. The trailer begins with the voice of Han So-Hee as she states “Funny, the moment when I make eye contact with him, the pain of my broken heart, which holds me down heavily, goes away like melting snow.”

“Nevertheless” first airs Saturday, June 19, 2021. The drama series will consist of 10 episodes and 1 episode will air per week.

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