May 25 2020

Won Jin-A and Ro Woon cast in JTBC drama series “Senior, Don’t Put on That Lipstick”

Won Jin-A and Ro Woon (‘SF9’) are cast in JTBC drama series “Senior, Don’t Put on That Lipstick” (literal title). The two will play lead characters who work cosmetic marketing together. Ro Woon will play Chae Hyun-Seung and Won Jin-A will play Yoon Song-A.

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki: Yoon Song-A (Won Jin-A) works as a marketer for a cosmetic brand. She enjoys her job and does it with vigor. Her dream is to start her own cosmetic brand. Meanwhile, Chae Hyun-Seung (Ro Woon) works with Yoon Song-A as a marketer. He becomes attracted to Yoon Song-A and tries to develop a romantic relationship with her. However, Yoon Song-A rebuffs his advances, because she does not see younger guys as dating partners.

“Senior, Don’t Put on That Lipstick” will first air sometime net year in South Korea.

May 24 2020

Yukie Nakama cast in WOWOW drama series “24 Japan”

Yukie Nakama is cast in WOWOW drama series “24 Japan” starring Toshiaki Karasawa. The drama series is a remake of U.S. television series “24” starring Kiefer Sutherland. For the drama series, Yukie Nakama will play politician Urara Asakura. She is vying to become Japan’s first female prime minister, but an assassination plot on her life takes place.

“24 Japan” will first air October, 2020 in Japan.

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki: Genba Shido (Toshiaki Karasawa) is the director of Team A in the Counter Terrorist Unit (CTU). He is excellent at his job. He is a reasonable person, but he often has to make drastic decisions to save lives. He is separated from his wife because of marital problems. They have a daughter.

Meanwhile, Urara Asakura (Yukie Nakama) is the leader of the Minsei Party. She has strong support from the people. She is married and has a son and daughter. Urara Asakura is expected by many to become Japan’s first female prime minster. On the day of the election for the Prime Minister office, an assassination plot on Urara Asakura’s life is revealed. Genba Shido must stop the assassination attempt, but his daughter is also kidnapped at the same time.

May 22 2020

Yo Yoshida and Yo Oizumi cast in WOWOW drama series “Year 2020 Love of May”

Yo Yoshida and Yo Oizumi are cast for lead roles in WOWOW drama series “Year 2020 Love of May” (literal title). The drama series is scripted by Yoshikazu Okada (“In This Corner of the World“) and directed by Daishi Matsunaga (“Pieta in the Toilet“).

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki: In May, 2020, Yukiko (Yo Yoshida) lives her life as a single woman. She divorced her ex-husband Motoo (Yo Oizumi) 4 years ago and she now works at a big supermarket. Meanwhile, Motoo is also single after divorcing Yukiko. He works as a salesman for a mid-size design company. Yukiko and Motoo have not talked to each other in the past 4 years, but Motoo misdials and calls Yukiko.

“Year 2020 Love of May” will consist of 4 episodes and first air June 2, 2020 in Japan.

May 22 2020

Main poster for JTBC drama series “We, Were in Love”

Main poster added for upcoming JTBC drama series “We, Were in Love” (literal title) starring Song Ji-Hyo. The poster features Song Ji-Hyo along with Son Ho-Jun , Song Jong-Ho , Kim Min-Jun, Koo Ja-Sung and Kim Da-Som.  The poster shows 4 different men that appear in front of single mother No Ae-Jung (Song Ji-Hyo). She has not had a boyfriend in the past 14 years. Meanwhile Joo A-Rin (Kim Da-Som) is a popular actress who loves one of the 4 men. 

Ep.1 air date is now set for July, 2020 in South Korea.

May 21 2020

Teaser poster & supporting cast for movie “Wish”

Teaser poster and supporting cast members added for movie “Wish” starring Shinichi Tsutsumi and Yuriko Ishida. The film is based on 2016 novel “Nozomi” by Shusuke Shizukui (“Killing For The Prosecution“) and directed by Yukihiko Tsutsumi (“SPEC: Heaven“). Newly announced supporting cast members for the film are Kenshi Okada, Kaya Kiyohara,  Masaya Kato, Shota Matsuda, Yoshie Ichige and Raita Ryu. Caption on the teaser poster asks “Is our beloved son a murderer or a victim?”

Out of the new supporting cast members, Kenshi Okada will play the son Tadashi Ishikawa and Kaya Kiyohara will play his sister Miyabi Ishikawa. Masaya Kato will play Detective Teranuma and Shota Matsuda will play Reporter Naito. Yoshio Ichige will play Fumiko, who is the grandmother. Lastly, Raita Ryu will play Takayama, who is the CEO of a construction company.

“Wish” will be released sometime this October in Japan.

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May 20 2020

Trailer & poster for comedy-zombie film “Hachioji Zombies”

Trailer and poster added for comedy-zombie film “Hachioji Zombies” starring Kenjiro Yamashita, Yuki Kubota, Rei Fujita, and Haruki Kiyama. Movie is written and directed by Osamu Suzuki (“Love x Doc“). The film’s release date is now set for July 17, 2020 in Japan. The film originally was scheduled for release June 5, 2020, but the Covid-19 outbreak caused the release date to be delayed.

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki: Takashi Habuki (Kenjiro Yamashita) aspired to become a dancer, but he kept failing auditions. He gave up on that dream. To think carefully about his life, Takashi Habuki decides to visit Kibo Temple, which is located deep in the mountain. A rule exists, that when nightfall comes, people should not visit the abandoned temple in the back of the Kibo Temple. Rumors exits about the abandoned temple.

One night, Takashi Habuki, who is unable to let go of his dream of becoming a dancer, goes to the abandoned temple and begins to dance. 8 handsome zombies appears in front of him.

May 20 2020

Ji Hyun-Woo & Kim So-Eun cast in MBC every1 drama “Love is Annoying, But I Hate Being Lonely”

Ji Hyun-Woo & Kim So-Eun are cast for lead roles in MBC every1 drama “Love is Annoying, But I Hate Being Lonely” (literal title). The drama series will be directed by Lee Hyun-Joo (“Imaginary Cat“) and scripted by Jo Jin-Kuk (“Fated To Love You“). For the drama series Ji Hyun-Woo will play psychiatrist Cha Kang-Woo and Kim So-Eun will play editor Lee Na-Eun. The story revolves around people living together at co-living house.

“Love is Annoying, But I Hate Being Lonely” first airs sometime during the second half of this year in South Korea.

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki: A story of young people residing at a co-living house. They do want to date, but they don’t want to be serious. They prefer being free, but they also don’t want to be lonely.

Cha Kang-Woo (Ji Hyun-Woo) is a single man in his 30’s and he works as a psychiatrist. He is full of curiosity about human beings. Even though he is an attractive man, he is afraid of having a romantic relationships due to trauma from his past. A woman appears in front of him and he begins to have feelings for her.

Lee Na-Eun (Kim So-Eun) is a freelancer copy editor. She is generous to good people, but she does not tolerate injustice. She hopes to become a novelist one day. Due ot her situation, she has not had a boyfriend in 4 years. She begins to stay at the co-living house and develops romantic feelings.

May 19 2020

Song Joong-Ki & Kim Hye-Jun cast in movie “Season of You and Me”

Song Joong-Ki and Kim Hye-Jun are cast in movie “Season of You and Me” (literal title). They join Jin Seon-Kyu, who is already cast for a co-lead role. The film is based on the lives of two real people: singer-songwriter Yoo Jae-Ha and singer-songwriter Kim Hyun-Sik. For the film Song Joong-Ki will play Yoo Jae-Ha and Kim Hye-Jun will play Yoo Jae-Ha’s first love. Movie will be directed by Jung Da-Won (“Miss & Mrs. Cops“).

Filming for “Season of You and Me” will begin sometime during the second half of this year, as the latter parts of the film is set in late autumn.

May 19 2020

Tao Tsuchiya cast in movie “Aishu Cinderella”

Tao Tsuchiya is cast for the lead role in movie “Aishu Cinderella.” The film is also scripted and directed by Ryohei Watanabe (“The Antique“). Tao Tsuchiya will play main character Koharu Fukuura in the film. She goes through an extremely turbulent period before she marries someone who is like a prince to her, but she finds trouble again.

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki: Koharu Fukuura (Tao Tsuchiya) works at city hall. She has ordinary days, where she isn’t particularly happy or miserable. Overnight, her life completely changes. Her grandfather collapses, her father is arrested for driving while intoxicated, and her house burns down. She also witnesses her boyfriend having an affair with her colleague. She loses everything that night. Koharu Fukuura is now full of despair. At that time, she meets Doctor Daigo. He raises his 8-year-old daughter Hikari alone and he proposes to Koharu. He is like a prince to her. She accepts his proposal and they enjoy happy days together, but, one day, she commits a vicious crime.

“Aishu Cinderella” will be released Spring, 2021 in Japan.