Oct 14 2020

First script reading for OCN drama “Amazing Rumor”

First script reading for OCN drama series “Amazing Rumor” starring Joe Byeong-Gyu, Yu Jun-Sang, & Kim Se-Jeong, took place June 30, 2020 in South Korea. Attending the first script reading were Joe Byeong-Gyu, Yu Jun-Sang, Kim Se-Jeong, Yum Hye-Ran, Ahn Suk-Hwan, Choi Yoon-Young, Choi Kwang-Il and director Yoo Sun-Dong. Director Yoo Sun-Dong stated at the script reading “I am so excited at working with such good actors and actresses. I will do my best to make a fun, new drama series which people have never seen before.” “Amazing Rumor” is based on webcomic “Kyeongirowoon Somoon” written by Jang Yi.

“Amazing Rumor” will first air November 28, 2020 in South Korea (takes over OCN’s Saturday & Sunday 10:30 PM slot previously occupied by “Search“).

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Oct 13 2020

Lee Je-Hoon offered role in SBS drama “Deluxe Taxi”

Lee Je-Hoon has been offered the lead male character role in SBS drama series “Deluxe Taxi” (literal title). The drama series is based on webcomic “Mobeomtaxi” by Carlos. Currently, Lee Je-Hoon is “positively considering” the offer. If he accepts, he will play Kim Do-Ki. He is a former Korean Navy Seal and now works for a taxi company that also provides revenge service.

“Deluxe Taxi” will air sometime next year in South Korea. 

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Oct 13 2020

Ji Soo offered lead male role in drama “The Moon Rising River”

Actor Ji Soo has been offered the lead male role in drama series “The Moon Rising River” (literal title) starring Kim So-Hyun. If Ji Soo accepts he will play the character of On Dal. He holds an unconditional love for Pyong Gang (Kim So-Hyun). Actor Kang Ha-Neul has also been cast for a special appearance role of On Dal’s father. Currently, Ji Soo is considering the offer.

“The Moon Rising River” will first air sometime in the first half of next year in South Korea.

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Oct 13 2020

Main trailer & posters for movie “The Promised Neverland”

Main trailer and posters for live-action film “The Promised Neverland” starring Keiko Kitagawa & Minami Hamabe. Movie is based on manga series “Yakusoku no Neverland” by Kaiu Shirai. The illustration poster above is illustrated by Posuka Demizu, who also illustrated the original manga “Yakusoku no Neverland.” In addition, the movie’s theme song has been revealed and also appears in the main trailer. The theme song is “Tadashiku Narenai” by rock group Zutomayo. 

“The Promised Neverland” will be released December 18, 2020 in Japan.

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Oct 13 2020

Tang Wei & Park Hae-Il cast in movie “The Decision to Break Up”

Tang Wei, Park Hae-Il, Lee Jung-Hyun, Ko Gyung-Pyo and Park Yong-Woo are all cast in Park Chan-Wook directed film “The Decision to Break Up” (literal title). Tang Wei and Park Hae-Il will play main characters Seo-Rae and Detective Hae-Joon respectively. The film will revolve around the death of a man that took place on a mountain. His wife Seo-Rae becomes a suspect. Cast for supporting roles are Lee Jung Hyun as Jung-An (wife of Detective Hae-Joon), Ko Gyung-Pyo as Soo-Wan (Detective Hae-Joon’s partner), and Park Yong-Woo as Ho-Shin.

Filming for “The Decision to Break Up” will begin October, 2020.

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Oct 12 2020

Still images and ep.1 air date for “Live On”

Still images and ep.1 air date added for “Live On” starring Minhyun & Jung Da-Bin. The character still images above and below are of Minhyun (NU’EST) as Go Eun-Taek, Jung Da-Bin as Baek Ho-Rang, Ro Jong-Hyun as Do Woo-Jae, Yang Hye-Ji as Ji So-Hyun, Yeon Woo as Kang Jae-Yi and Choi Byung-Chan (Victon) as Kim Yoo-Shin.  

Ep.1 of “Live On” is now set to air November 17, 2020 in South Korea. The drama series will air 1 episode a week on Tuesdays at 9:30 PM.

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Oct 12 2020

Miho Kanno cast in NTV drama “My Daughter Doesn’t Have A Boyfriend”

Miho Kanno is cast for the lead role in NTV drama series “My Daughter Doesn’t Have A Boyfriend” (literal title of “Uchi no Musume wa Kareshi ga Dekinai”). The drama series features an original screenplay by Eriko Kitagawa (“Hundred Million Stars From the Sky“) and directed by Seiichi Nagumo & Hidemi Uchida. For the drama series, Miho Kanno will play successful romance novelist Aoi Minase. She worries about her 20-year-old daughter who is an otaku and doesn’t have a boyfriend.

“My Daughter Doesn’t Have A Boyfriend” first airs January, 2021 in Japan (takes over NTV’s Wednesday 10PM time slot after “RemoteLove“).

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Oct 9 2020

Teaser trailer & teaser poster for Netflix live-action drama “Alice in Borderland”

Teaser trailer & teaser poster for Netflix live-action drama series “Alice in Borderland” starring Kento Yamazaki & Tao Tsuchiya. The drama series is based on manga series “Imawa no Kuni no Arisu” by Haro Aso and directed by Shinsuke Sato (“Gantz“). For those that like stats, this is the fourth time popular actors Kento Yamazaki & Tao Tsuchiya will work together.

“Alice in Borderland” will be available to stream from December 10, 2020 via Netflix.

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