Jun 22 2020

Eric, Yoo In-Na, & Lim Ju-Hwan cast in MBC drama series “The Spy Who Loved Me”

Eric, Yoo In-Na, and Lim Ju-Hwan are cast in MBC drama series “The Spy Who Loved Me” (literal title). The drama series is scripted by Lee Ji-Min. This is Lee Ji-Min’s first drama series screenplay, after writing numerous movie screenplays including “Sori: Voice From The Heart,” “The Age of Shadows,” and “Forbidden Dream.” The twist in the screenplay of “The Spy Who Loved Me” is that Yoo In-Na plays a woman who was married to a secret agent (Eric) and is now married to a secret industrial spy (Lim Ju-Hwan).

“The Spy Who Loved Me” first airs October, 2020 in South Korea (takes over MBC’s Wednesday & Thursday 9:30 PM time slot after “When I Was The Prettiest.”).

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Jun 19 2020

Teaser trailer and poster for movie “Wife of a Spy”

Teaser trailer and poster added for movie “Wife of a Spy” starring Yu Aoi and Issey Takahashi. The film is the theatrical movie version of NHK drama special “Wife of a Spy,” which aired June 6, 2020 on NHK. The drama special was filmed in 8k, which was the first time for heralded director Kiyoshi Kurosawa. “Wife of a Spy” is a romance thriller set in the year 1940.

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki: Set in 1940, Yusaku (Issey Takahashi) runs a trading company in Kobe, Japan and he he is married to Satoko (Yu Aoi). While on a business trip in Manchuria, Yusaku learns of a horrific national secret. For the sake of justice, he decides to let the whole world know about his discovery. Satoko believes Yusaku, who is now accused of being a traitor. She swears to be with Yusaku no matter the consequences.

“Wife of a Spy” will be released October 16, 2020 in Japan.

Jun 19 2020

Teaser trailer #5 for tvN drama series “It’s Okay to Not Be Okay”

Teaser trailer #5 added for tvN drama series “It’s Okay to Not Be Okay” starring Kim Soo-Hyun & Seo Ye-Ji. Meanwhile, above is a new group poster for the drama series with Kim Soo-Hyun, Seo Ye-Ji, Oh Jung-Se, and PPark Gyu-Young. Below are still images from the drama series of Kim Soo-Hyun and Seo Ye-Ji.

“It’s Okay to Not Be Okay” will first air Saturday, June 20, 2020 in South Korea and also be available to stream on Netflix about an hour after each episode airs in Korea.

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Jun 18 2020

Release date & still images for movie “Soiree”

Upcoming movie “Soiree,” starring Nijiro Murakami & Haruka Imou, has received a release date of August 28, 2020 in Japan. 9 new still images has also been revealed for the upcoming film. Movie is written and directed by Bunji Satoyama (“A Sparkle Of Life“). Veteran actor Kosuke Toyohara is also the producer for the film.

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki: Shota Iwamatsu (Nijiro Murakami) is a young man, who dreams of becoming an actor. He teaches stage play at a nursing home for the elderly. Due to an incident, he flees with Takara Yamashita (Haruka Imou), who also works at the same nursing home.

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Jun 18 2020

Kang Ha-Neul & Han Hyo-Joo cast in movie “The Pirates 2”

Kang Ha-Neul and Han Hyo-Joo are cast for lead roles in sequel film “The Pirates 2.” Also cast in the film are Kwon Sang-Woo, Lee Kwang-Soo, Chae Soo-Bin, and Sehun. The film is a sequel to 2014 film “The Pirates” which starred Kim Nam-Gil and Son Ye-Jin in the lead roles. Filming for “The Pirates 2” will begin July, 2020. The film will be directed by Kim Jung-Hoon (“The Accidental Detective“) and scripted by Chun Sung-Il, who wrote the screenplay for 2014 film “The Pirates.”

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki: A search takes place over the ocean to find the lost treasure of the Goryeo royal family, which disappeared without trace.

Woo Moo-Chi (Kang Ha-Neul) was once a leader of a group of bandits, but he now stays on a pirate ship with his right-hand man Kang-Seob (Kim Sung-Oh). Hae-Rang (Han Hyo-Joo) is the leader of pirates on the pirate ship. She has Mak-Yi (Lee Kwang-Soo), So-Nyeo (Chae Soo-Bin) and Han-Goong (Sehun) and Akwi (Park Ji-Hwan).

The pirates find themselves up against Bu Heung-Soo (Kwon Sang-Woo) to recover the lost treasure.

Jun 18 2020

First script reading for MBC drama series “When I Was The Prettiest”

First script reading for MBC drama series “When I Was The Prettiest” (literal title), starring Lim Soo-Hyang & Ji Soo, took place April, 2020 at MBC Ilsan Dream Center in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. Those attended the script reading included Lim Soo-Hyang, Ji Soo, Ha Seok-Jin, Hwang Seung-Un, Park Ji-Young, Kim Mi-Kyung, Choi Jong-Hwan, Lee Jae-Yong, Jung Eun-Pyo, and Shin Yi. Drama series director Oh Kyung-Hoon and screenwriter Jo Hyoun-Kyoung were in attendance. Director Oh Kyung-Hoon stated at the first script reading “I hope we unite together as a team for half a year and work under a good mood. I hope we will produce good results while working together.”

“When I Was The Prettiest” will first air August, 2020 (takes over MBC’s Wednesday & Thursday 9:30 PM time slot after “United Effort to Accomplish One Thing.”).

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Jun 17 2020

Auditions underway to cast lead roles for drama series “Blue Sky”

Auditions are currently underway to cast lead & supporting roles for drama series “Blue Sky.” The drama series will depict the early days of popular boy band BTS. The exact network to air the drama series has not yet been decided, but Kim Jae-Hong (“This is My Love“) will direct the drama series and the screenplay will be written by Kim Soo-Jin (“The Light in Your Eyes“). The screenplay will tell the true story of BTS, but also contain fictional elements. BTS consists of Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, V, and Jungkook. 

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki: “Blue Sky” tells the story of 7 boys who become members in worldwide K-pop sensation BTS. The 7 boys are Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, V, and Jungkook. Their story is set during their schooldays, before they debut as BTS.

Jun 17 2020

Trailer for live-action film “Love Me, Love Me Not”

Trailer added for live-action film “Love Me, Love Me Not” starring Minami Hamabe, Takumi Kitamura, Riko Fukumoto, and Eiji Akaso. Movie is based on manga “Omoi, Omoware, Furi, Furare” by Io Sakisaka and directed by Takahiro Miki. The theme song for the movie has been announced, which is “115 man Kilo no Film” by Official Hige Dandism. The theme song also appears in the trailer.

“Love Me, Love Me Not” will be released August 14, 2020 in Japan.

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Jun 17 2020

Trailer for movie “True Mothers”

Trailer added for movie “True Mothers” starring Hiromi Nagasaku and Arata Iura. The film is based on 2015 novel “Asa ga Kuru” by Mizuki Tsujimura (“Until The Break Of Dawn“) and directed by Naomi Kawase. “True Mothers” was also selected for the 2020 Cannes Film Festivals (the festival will not open to the public this year due to the Covid-19 outbreak). The trailer trailer begins with a phone ring and Satoko Kurihara (Hiromi Nagasaku) answer’s the phone. A woman’s voice on the other end states “I want my kid back.” Meanwhile, below are 4 new still images for the movie.

“True Mothers” will be released October 23, 2020 in Japan.

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