Rena Takeda is cast in movie “Shin Samejima Jiken.” The film is written and directed by Jiro Nagae (“Liar! Uncover the Truth“). In addition, the first teaser trailer and a still image of Rena Takeda in the movie has been released.
“Shin Samejima Jiken” will be released November 27, 2020 in Japan.
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Choi Gang-Hee is cast in KBS2 drama series “Hi? It’s Me!” (literal title). Choi Gang-Hee will play lead female character Ban Ha-Ni. Actor Kim Young-Kwang was offered the lead male role and has not yet officially confirmed that he has accepted. The drama series is based on 2011 novel “Fantastic Girl” by Kim Hye-Jung. Choi Gang-Hee’s character Ban Ha-Ni will meet her younger 17-year-old self in the drama series.
“Hello? It’s Me!” will first air January, 2021 in South Korea.
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Jung So-Min and Kim Ji-Suk are cast for lead roles in JTBC drama series “Monthly House” (literal title). The new drama series will be directed by Lee Chang-Min (“Welcome to Waikiki“) and scripted by Myung Soo-Hyun (“A Poem A Day“). For the drama series, Jung So-Min will play Monthly House magazine editor Na Young-Won and Kim Ji-Suk will play Monthly House magazine CEO Yoo Ja-Sung.
“Monthly House” will first air sometime during the first half of this year in South Korea.
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Teaser trailer and poster added for movie “More Than Family” starring Krystal. The film will have its world premiere in the Korean Cinema Today section at this year’s Busan International Film Festival (October 21-30, 2020). Also appearing in the film for major supporting character roles are Jang Hye-Jin, Choi Duk-Moon, and Shin Jae-Hwi.
“More Than Family” will be released November, 2020 in South Korea.
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Kang Ha-Neul is cast for a special appearance role in drama series “The Moon Rising River” (literal title) starring Kim So-Hyun. For his special appearance, Kang Ha-Neul will play On Hyeob. His character is the father of lead male character On Dal. The drama series is based on the folk tale of On Dal, which is contained in historical compilation “Samguk Sagi” (The History of the Three Kingdoms of Korea).
MBC has held discussions to air the drama series, but an agreement has not been met. The drama series will air sometime next year in South Korea.
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Teaser trailer and poster added for movie “The Door into Summer” starring Kento Yamazaki, Kaya Kiyohara, and Naohito Fujiki. Movie is based on novel “The Door into Summer” by U.S. sci-fi writer Robert A. Heinlein and directed by Takahiro Miki (“Fortuna’s Eye“). In addition, supporting cast members have been announced for the film: Natsuna Watanabe, Hidekazu Mashima, Taizo Harada, Rin Takanashi, Kenta Hamano, and Tomorowo Taguchi.
“The Door into Summer” is now set for release February 19, 2021 in Japan.
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First two teaser trailers for SBS drama series “Fly Dragon” starring Kwon Sang-Woo & Bae Sung-Woo. Teaser trailer #1 is a character teaser of Kwon Sang-Woo as Attorney Park Tae-Yong. Caption in his teaser trailer states (0:12) “Rags to Riches.” Teaser trailer #2 is a character teaser of Bae Sung-Woo as Reporter Park Sam-Soo. Caption in his teaser trailer states (0:24) “Reporter speaks in an article.”
“Fly Dragon” first airs October 30, 2020 in South Korea (takes over SBS’ Friday & Saturday 10 PM time slot after “Alice“).
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Kenichi Matsuyama and Tsuyoshi Muro are cast in movie “Kawapperi Mukoritta.” The film is based on novel Kawapperi Mukoritta” by movie director Naoko Ogigami (“Close-Knit“) and she also directs the film. Filming for the movie begins early September, 2020 and finishes October, 2020. Shooting will take place in Toyama Prefecture, Japan.
“Kawapperi Mukoritta” will be released 2021 in Japan.
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Jung Hae-In is cast for the lead male role in JTBC drama series “Snowdrop” co-starring Kim Ji-Soo from Kpop group “Blackpink.” Already announced major supporting cast members include Kim Hye-Yoon, Jang Seung-Jo, Yoon Se-Ah, and Jung Eugene. The drama series is set in 1987 and Jung Hae-In will play Im Soo-Ho. He hides in a women’s dormitory after being bloodied, presumably during student demonstrations.
“Snowdrop” will first air sometime next year in South Korea.
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Teaser trailer and poster added for live-action film “Liar x Liar” starring Hokuto Matsumura & Nana Mori. Movie is based on manga series “Liar x Liar” by Renjuro Kindaichi and directed by Saiji Yakumo. The film follows an unusual romance between non-blood related siblings. One is a germaphobe and the other is a bit of a player with the girls.
“Liar x Liar” will be released sometime next year in Japan.
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