Ep.1 trailer added for tvN drama series “Memorist” starring Yoo Seung-Ho and Lee Se-Young. Around the 23 second mark of the trailer, Yoo Seung-Ho asks “20 years ago, did you kill a woman?” Meanwhile, above are still images of Yoo Seung-Ho as Dong Baek in the drama series. Below are still images of Lee Se-Young as Han Sun-Mi.
“Memorist” first airs March 11, 2020 in South Korea.
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Teaser trailer #2 added for tvN drama series “A Piece of Your Mind” starring Jung Hae-In and Chae Soo-Bin. Around the 7 second mark of the trailer trailer #2, Chae Soo-Bin narrates with “I really like looking at him. I like the way people put their heart and soul into other people. My mind, I hope he does not know that.” Below are promotional photos of Chae Soo-Bin on the filming set of “A Piece of Your Mind.”
“A Piece of Your Mind” will first air March 23, 2020 in South Korea.
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Main cast announced for upcoming live-action film “Tokyo Revengers.” Now cast for the film are Takumi Kitamura as Takemichi Hanagaki, Yuki Yamada as Ken Ryuguji, Yosuke Sugino as Naoto Tachibana, Nobuyuki Suzuki as Masataka Shimizu, Hayato Isomura as Atsushi Sendo, Shotaro Mamiya as Tetta Kisaki, and Ryo Yoshizawa as Manjiro Sano. Casting for the lead female role of Hinata Tachibana has not been revealed. The film is based on manga series “Tokyo Revengers” by Ken Wakui (“Shinjuku Swan“) and directed by Tsutomu Hanabusa.
“Tokyo Revengers” will be released October 9, 2020 in Japan.
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Yua Shinkawa is cast for the lead role NTV-YTV drama series “Guilty.” The drama series is based on “Guilty: Nakanu Hotaru ga Mi o Kogasu” by Ai Okaue. For the drama series, Yua Shinkawa will play Sayaka Ogino. Her character is married and works, but, after being betrayed, she meets her first love.
“Guilty” will first air April 2, 2020 in Japan.
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Here are 11 character posters for upcoming Netflix drama series “Kingdom Season 2” starring Ju Ji-Hoon, Bae Doo-Na, and Ryoo Seung-Ryong. The 11 character posters are of 1.) Ju Ji-Hoon as Lee Chang with captions that states “I must stop…,” 2.) Ryoo Seung-Ryong as Jo Hak-Joo with captions that states “This country, was mine…,” 3.) Bae Doo-Na as Seo-Bi with captions that states “I will find…,” 4.) Kim Sang-Ho as Moo-Young with captions “Don’t you trust me?,” 5.) Kim Sung-Kyu as Young-Shin with captions “I must get revenge,” 6.) Park Byung-Eun as Min Chi-Rok with captions “I must figure it out,” 7.) Jun Suk-Ho as Jo Beom-Pal with captions “Please save me,” 8.) Kim Hye-Jun as the Queen with captions “Blood to carry on the family lineage, I should give birth,” 9.) Kim Tae-Hoon as Lee Kang-Yoon with captions “I will follow your highness,” 10.) Heo Jun-Ho as An Hyun with captions “This country belongs to your highness,” and 11.) the eleventh character poster is of a zombie that plagues the country.
“Kingdom Season 2” will be available from March 13, 2020 in South Korea.
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Honoka Yahagi and Kentaro Ito cast for lead roles in MBS drama series “Peanut Butter Sandwich.” Shuko Ito is also cast for a major supporting role. The drama series is based on webcomic “Peanut Butter Sandwich” by Mitsouko.
Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki: The Japanese government runs a Peanut Butter Sandwich organization. The organization picks 4 single women and supports them to find a man to marry. The organization includes Chief Gonda (Shuko Ito), Tsubaki (Honoka Yahagi) and Kobayashi (Kentaro Ito). Tsubaki is a rookie member. Even though she is a member, she has doubts about marriage and even the existence of the organization. Meanwhile, Kobayashi places emphasis on data and doesn’t hold interest in people. The Peanut Butter Sandwich organization selects OL Sayo, Nurse Miharu, OL Miwa and Secretary Akane.
“Peanut Butter Sandwich” first airs April 2, 2020 in Japan.
Trailer added for movie “On the Street” (literal title of “Machi no Uede”) starring Ryuya Wakaba, Moeka Hoshi, Kotone Furukawa, Minori Hagiwara, and Seina Nakata. Movie is written and directed by Rikiya Imaizumi (“Little Nights, Little Love“).
Plot synopsis by AsianWiki: Aoi Arakawa (Ryuya Wakaba) works at a secondhand clothing store in Shimokitazawa, Tokyo. He lives a simple life. In his free time, he likes to browse used bookstores or go to bars by himself. Things become more complicated when Aoi Arakawa gets involved with 4 women.
“On the Street” will be released May 1, 2020 in Japan.
2 main posters and a new teaser trailer added for KBS2 drama series “Welcome” starring Kim Myung-Soo and Shin Ye-Eun. The posters were shot in Paju, Gyeonggi Province on January 24, 2020.
“Welcome” first airs March 25, 2020 in South Korea.
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Ep.1 air date for upcoming KBS2 drama series “Friend Contract” (literal title), starring Lee Sin-Young, Shin Seung-Ho and Kim So-Hye, is now set for April 6, 2020. The drama series consists of 4 episodes and it will slot into KBS2’s Monday and Tuesday 10 PM time slot. The last drama series to air in that time slot on KBS2 was “The Tale of Nokdu” and it will be followed by “Once Again.”
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Kalen Anzai and Shohei Miura are cast in TV Asahi drama series “M: Ai Subeki Hito ga Ite.” The drama series is set in the 1990’s and follows a high school student as she attempts to become a pop singer. Kalen Anzai will play aspiring star Ayu and Shohei Miura will play music label executive Masa.
Plot synopsis by AsianWiki: Set in the 1990’s, high school student Ayu (Kalen Anzai) lives with her mother and grandmother in Fukuoka. She works as a model, but, to pursue an acting career, she goes to Tokyo with her grandmother. While attending a high school, she picks up acting work, but only minor roles. One day, Ayu meets Masa (Shohei Miura), who is the executive director of record label A Victory. He decides to make Ayu into a singer. According to Masa, Ayu prepares to make her debut as a singer. Meanwhile, she encounters jealousy from rivals at her record label. Trusting Masa, Ayu endures her problems. She also develops feelings for Masa and Masa also holds feelings for her.
“M: Ai Subeki Hito ga Ite” will first air April, 2020 in Japan.