Jul 8 2020

Ji Jin-Hee & Kim Hyun-Joo cast in JTBC drama “Undercover”

Ji Jin-Hee and Kim Hyun-Joo are cast in JTBC drama series “Undercover.” The drama series is a remake of BBC One television series “Undercover” starring Sophie Okonedo & Adrian Lester. For Ji Jin-Hee and Kim Hyun-Joo, the duo previously starred together in 2015 SBS drama series “I Have a Lover.”

“Undercover” will first air sometime during the first half of 2021 in South Korea.

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki: Han Jung-Hyun (Ji Jin-Hee) is an agent of the NIS (National Intelligence Service). While he studied at the police university, he was selected by the NIS. He then worked on a top secret case and he met Choi Yeon-Soo (Kim Hyun-Joo). Using his alias, he fell in love with her and they eventually married. Meanwhile, Choi Yeon-Soo works as a civil-rights lawyer who seeks justice and the truth. She is nominated for the Chief of the Civil Servant Corruption Investigation Unit. Because of her nomination, her husband’s true identity becomes involved in an uncontrollable situation.

Jul 8 2020

Hiroshi Tamaki cast in NTV-YTV drama “The Way of the Househusband”

Hiroshi Tamaki is cast in NTV-YTV drama series “The Way of the Househusband.” The drama series is based on webcomic series “Gokushufudo” by Kousuke Oono. For the drama series, Hiroshi Tamaki will play main character Tatsu. He was once a feared yakuza, but he is now a busy househusband.

“The Way of the Househusband” will first air October, 2020 in Japan (takes over NTV’s Sunday 10:30 PM time slot after “Doting Parent Youth White Paper.”).

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki: Tatsu (Hiroshi Tamaki) is 38 years old. He was once a legendary yakuza and was known as “Immortal Dragon” because he was so feared. He quit the yakuza and married Miku. Tatsu then became a househusband. He buries himself in housework.

Jul 7 2020

Trailer for movie “Ninzu no Machi”

Trailer added for movie “Ninzu no Machi” starring Tomoya Nakamura. The film is written and directed by first time feature film director Shinji Araki.

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki: Aoyama (Tomoya Nakamura) is harassed over debts. He arrives in a mysterious town. People can enter the town freely, but they can not leave. The town provides the basic necessities of life, including food, clothing and a place to live. The people there can indulge in pleasures everyday. By communicating with the people, Aoyama approaches the mystery of the town.

“Ninzu no Machi” will be released September 4, 2020 in Japan.

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Jul 7 2020

Hayato Ichihara cast in TV Tokyo drama “Oshaie Sommelier Oshako”

Hayato Ichihara cast in TV Tokyo live-action drama series “Oshaie Sommelier Oshako” starring Honoka Yahagi. The drama series is based on manga series “Osha Ie Sommelier Oshako!” by Kappi. Hayato Ichihara will play the bodyguard of main character Oshako Iega (Honoka Yahagi). He also has a secret.

“Oshaie Sommelier Oshako” will first air July 15, 2020 in Japan.

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki: Oshako (Honoka Yahagi) is the only child of refined parents. She is now 24-years-old and single. Her parents taught her about being chic. For some reason, she has to find an ideal man, who lives in a great house and before her 25th birthday.

Jul 7 2020

Teaser trailer #1 for tvN drama series “Record of Youth”

Teaser trailer #1 added for tvN drama series “Record of Youth” (English title) starring Park Bo-Gum & Park So-Dam. Around the 8 second mark, Park Bo-Gum provides narration with “Remember and be together. Youth Record.” The drama series depicts a record of youth, who try not to despair from a difficult reality and attempt to achieve their dreams & love. The drama series recently changed from its early English title of “The Moment” to “Record of Youth.”

“Record of Youth” will be released September, 2020 in South Korea.

Jul 6 2020

Main poster & release date for movie “Deliver Us From Evil”

Main poster and release date added for upcoming crime-action film “Deliver Us From Evil” starring Hwang Jung-Min & Lee Jung-Jae. The film is now set to for release on August 5, 2020 in South Korea. The main poster, which features the two lead actors, has captions that states “The unstoppable chase between two men.”

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki: A shocking kidnapping case takes place in Thailand. In-Nam (Hwang Jung-Min) just completed his last murder for hire contract as an assassin. He is aware that the kidnapping case is related to him. In-Nam heads to Thailand. There, he meets his helper Yoo-Yi (Park Jung-Min) and they work on the kidnapping case.

Meanwhile, Ray (Lee Jung-Jae) learns that his sibling was assassinated by In-Nam. To take revenge on In-Nam, he heads to Thailand.

Jul 6 2020

Lee Jang-Woo & Jin Ki-Joo cast in KBS2 drama series “Oh! Samgwang Villa”

Lee Jang-Woo and Jin Ki-Joo are cast for lead roles in KBS2 weekend drama series “Oh! Samgwang Villa” (literal title). The drama series revolves around residents who live in the modest Samgwang Villa. Lee Jang-Woo will play Woo Jae-Hee. He came from a rich background, but he has to support himself. Jin Ki-Joo will play Lee Bit Chae Woon. She has to support her mother and two siblings. She dreams of leaving behind Samgwang Villa.

“Oh! Samgwang Villa” first airs September, 2020 in South Korea (takes over KBS2’s Saturday & Sunday 7:55 PM time slot after “Once Again“).

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Jul 3 2020

Choi Jin-Hyuk and Park Joo-Hyun cast in KBS2 drama series “The Zombie Detective”

Choi Jin-Hyuk and Park Joo-Hyun are cast for lead roles in KBS2 drama series “The Zombie Detective” (literal title). Choi Jin-Hyuk will play Kim Moo-Young. He turned into a zombie two years ago and cannot remember anything before that. He opens up a private detective office, while keeping the guise that he is a human. Meanwhile, Park Joo-Hyun, who most recently starred in Netflix drama series “Extracurricular,” will play Kong Sun-Ji. She begins to work part-time at the detective office.

Exact air date for “The Zombie Detective” has not yet been revealed.

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Jul 2 2020

Ep.1 air date & first script reading

Ep.1 air date for tvN drama series “The Moment,” starring Park Bo-Gum, Park So-Dam, and Byeon Woo-Seok, is now set for September, 2020 in South Korea. The drama series will slot into tvN’s Monday & Tuesday 9PM time slot after “Birthcare Center.” Meanwhile, above and below are photos from the first script reading for the drama series, which took place February, 2020 in South Korea. Before the first script reading, Park Bo-Gum stated “I will do my best to be filmed and memorized beautifully about this youth, which is the moment in the drama series title.” The first script was attended by director Ahn Gil-Ho, screenwriter Ha Myung-Hee, Park Bo-Gum, Park So-Dam, Byeon Woo-Seok, Ha Hee-Ra, Shin Ae-Ra, Han Jin-Hee, Park Soo-Young, Seo Sang-Won, and Shin Dong-Mi.

Lastly, actor Park Bo-Gum will enter the military on August 31, 2020 to fulfill his mandatory military requirement and he will be discharged April, 2022.

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Jul 2 2020

Song Joong-Ki offered lead male role in tvN drama series “Vincenzo”

Song Joong-Ki has been offered the lead male role in tvN drama series “Vincenzo.” He had a meeting with the drama series director Kim Hee-Won (“The Crowned Clown“) about the role and he is currently “considering” the offer. Actress Jeon Yeo-Bin has already received an offer to play the lead female role and she is currently “positively considering” the offer. The drama series revolves around two attorneys. If Song Joong-Ki accepts he will play Park Joo-Hyeong, who also has the name of Vincenzo Casano. He grew up in Italy and became a lawyer for the mafia, but returned to Korea because of a mafia war.

“Vincenzo” is scheduled to first air December, 2020 in South Korea.

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