Apr 15 2020

Teaser trailer & poster for movie “Blue, Painful, and Brittle”

Teaser trailer and poster added for movie “Blue, Painful, and Brittle” (literal title) starring Ryo Yoshizawa and Hana Sugisaki. The film is based on 2018 novel “Aokute Itakute Moroi” by Yoru Sumino (“Let Me Eat Your Pancreas“) and directed by Shunsuke Kariyama (“Humanoid Monster, Bem“). Caption on the poster states in Japanese “She died …I do not forget.” The movie’s theme song has also been revealed, which is “Yumemigusa” by rock band Blue Encount. 

In addition, newly announced supporting cast members are: Amane Okayama, Honoka Matsumoto, Hiroya Shimizu, Nana Mori, Mizuki Kayashima, Ken Mitsuishi, and Tasuku Emoto.

“Blue, Painful, and Brittle” will be released August 28, 2020 in Japan.

Apr 14 2020

Kim Rae-Won & Lee Da-Hee cast in tvN drama series “Luca”

Kim Rae-Won and Lee Da-Hee are cast in tvN drama series “Luca.” The screenplay revolves around genetics. Kim Rae-Won will play Ji-O. He has a super power and a secret. Lee Da-Hee will play Detective Goo-Reum.

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki: Ji-O (Kim Rae-Won) has a special power and a secret, but he doesn’t know who he really is. He is chased by mysterious figures, while he tries to find answers to numerous questions that surround him.

Goo-Reum (Lee Da-Hee) is a detective. When she decides on a course of action, she won’t change no matter what. Her parents disappeared when she was only a young child. Goo-Reum chases after the truth behind her parents’ disappearance. She meets Ji-O and her life changes.

“Luca” first airs sometime in the second half of this year in South Korea.

Apr 13 2020

Trailer & poster for live-action film “From Today, It’s My Turn!!”

Trailer and poster added for live-action film “From Today, It’s My Turn!!” starring Kento Kaku and Kentaro Ito. Movie is based on manga series “Kyo kara Ore wa!!” by Hiroyuki Nishimori and is a sequel to 2018 NTV drama series “From Today, It’s My Turn!!“

“From Today, It’s My Turn!!” will be released July 17, 2020 in Japan.

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki: Set in the 1980’s, high school student Takashi Mitsuhashi (Kento Kaku) transfers to another school. Due to his blond dyed hair, excellent athletic ability, and unique personality, he is a target of roughnecks from other schools. Takashi Mitsuhashi becomes a duo with Shinji Ito (Kentaro Ito), who transferred to the same school on the same day. They fight against the thugs everyday. Meanwhile, Takashi Mitsuhashi develops a relationship with Riko Akasaka (Nana Seino) from a friend to girlfriend. Shinji Ito is in love with Kyoko Hayakawa (Kanna Hashimoto).

3 years later, Takashi Mitsuhashi and Shinji Ito face new enemies..

Apr 13 2020

Character posters for JTBC drama series “Mystic Pop-up Bar”

Here’s character posters for JTBC drama series “Mystic Pop-up Bar” starring Hwang Jung-Eum and Yook Sung-Jae. The character posters are of Hwang Jung-Eum as Wol-Joo, Yook Sung-Jae as Han Kang-Bae, Choi Won-Young as Team Leader Gwi, and character poster of Mystic Bar. Captions on the poster states in Korean (Hwang Jung-Eum) “When it comes to solving a problem, Wol-Joo,” (Yook Sung-Jae) “When it comes to saying what’s on my mind, Kang-Bae,” (Choi Won-Young) “When it comes to a crisis at pop-up bar, Team Leader Gwi,” and (Mystic Pop-up Bar) “Escape from present life, life of pop-up bar.” Meanwhile, teaser trailer #2 has been added on AsianWiki.

“Mystic Pop-up Bar” first airs May 20, 2020 in South Korea.

Apr 13 2020

YosiYosi Arakawa & Yuina Kuroshima cast in Netflix drama series “Ju-On: Origins”

YosiYosi Arakawa and Yuina Kuroshima are cast in Netflix drama series “Ju-On: Origins.” The drama series will consist of 6 episodes and will be available to stream on Netflix from this summer in about 190 countries. Also cast in supporting roles are Ririka, Koki Osamura, Kai Inowaki, Tokio Emoto, Nobuko Sendo and Kana Kurashina.

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki: Haruka Honjo (Yuina Kuroshima) is a rookie actress. She hears the sounds of footsteps at night in her house. When she learns of psychic researcher Yasuo Odajima (YosiYosi Arakawa) from a TV variety program, she seeks counseling from him about her problem.

Apr 13 2020

Kim Min-Jae cast in SBS drama series “Do You Like Brahms?”

Kim Min-Jae is cast in SBS drama series “Do You Like Brahms?” co-starring Park Eun-Bin. Kim Min-Jae will play lead male character pianist Park Joon-Young. His parents ran a small restaurant and did not know anything about classical music. At the age of 6, Park Joon-Young first discovered the piano and eventually won several international piano competitions. According to Kim Min-Jae’s management company, he is currently immersed in learning to play the piano for the drama series.

“Do You Like Brahms?” first airs sometime in the second half of this year in South Korea.

Apr 10 2020

6 character posters for SBS drama series “Good Casting”

6 character posters for SBS drama series “Good Casting” starring Choi Gang-Hee and Lee Sang-Yeob. The character posters above and below are of Choi Gang-Hee as Baek Chan-Mi, Lee Sang-Yeob as Yoon Seok-Ho, Yu In-Young as Im Ye-Eun, Jun as Kang Woo-Won, Kim Ji-Young as Hwang Mi-Soon, and Lee Jong-Hyuk as Dong Gwan-Soo. Captions on the poster state in Korean (Choi Gang-Hee) “I don’t care about anybody else, I will catch you with my own hands,” (Lee Sang-Yeob) “I don’t put a person, who I don’t trust, next to me,” (Yu In-Young) “Don’t worry. I can work well in the field,” (Jun) “Well my identity, I am a universal top star,” (Kim Ji-Young) “If you give me overtime pay, I will catch … catch? or not?,” (Lee Jong-Hyuk) “I think you have a misunderstanding, the private detective is me.”

“Good Casting” will first air April 27, 2020 in South Korea.

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Apr 10 2020

Trailer for SBS drama series “The King: Eternal Monarch”

Trailer for SBS drama series “The King: Eternal Monarch” starring Lee Min-Ho and Kim Go-Eun. Meanwhile, above are still images of Lee Gon (Lee Min-Ho) and his uncle Lee Rim (Lee Jung-Jin), who are in conflict. Lee Rim is the son of the King and his concubine. This causes him to be ignored by the royal family. Filming for the scene took place February, 2020 in a forest in Gijang County, Busan.

“The King: Eternal Monarch” will first air April 17, 2020 in South Korea.

Apr 9 2020

Trailer & poster for live-action film “Kotera-san Climbs!”

Trailer and poster added for live-action film “Kotera-san Climbs!” starring Haruka Kudo & Kentaro Ito. Movie is based on maga series “Noboru Kotera-san” by Coffee and directed by Tomoyuki Furumaya (“Bushido Sixteen“). Caption on the poster (next to Haruka Kudo’s face) states “My dream is to be a climber. I am a bit poor at ball game. I like ramen.”

“Kotera-san Climbs!” will be released June 5, 2020 in Japan.

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Apr 9 2020

“Time to Hunt” won’t stream on Netflix as originally planned

Movie “Time to Hunt,” starring Lee Je-Hoon & Choi Woo-Sik, will not stream on Netflix as originally planned from April 10, 2020. Movie distribution company Contents Panda sued in the South Korean courts to stop the release on Netflix due to Contents Panda having international distribution rights for the film prior to the Netflix agreement with studio company Little Big Pictures. The decision to stream the film exclusively on Netflix worldwide came about after its original theatrical release date of February 26, 2020 in South Korea was postponed due to the COVID19 outbreak.

The film has attracted attention for its world premiere at the 2020 Berlin International Film Festival and the film being the second film directed by Yoon Sung-Hyun. His first film “Bleak Night” won numerous awards after its release in 2011. Adding a little more interest to the fire is the appearance of Choi Woo-Sik, who recently co-starred in Cannes/Oscars award winning film “Parasite.”

The release date for “Time to Hunt” is now unknown.