Feb 16 2020

Kento Nakajima & Sho Hirano cast in NTV drama series “Miman Keisatsu: Midnight Runner.”

Kento Nakajima (‘Sexy Zone’) and Sho Hirano (‘King & Prince’) are cast for in NTV drama series “Miman Keisatsu: Midnight Runner.” The drama series is a remake of 2017 South Korean film “Midnight Runners” starring Park Seo-Joon and Kang Ha-Neul. For the NTV drama series version, Kento Nakajima will play Kai Honma. He is the more cerebral of the two main characters, who are cadets at the police academy. Sho Hirano will play Jiro Ichinose, who is more physically fit (Park Seo-Joon’s character in the original movie).

“Miman Keisatsu: Midnight Runner” first airs April, 2020 in Japan.

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Feb 15 2020

Ep.1 trailer for tvN drama series “Hi Bye Mama”

Ep.1 trailer added for tvN drama series “Hi Bye Mama” starring Kim Tae-Hee, Lee Kyu-Hyung, and Go Bo-Gyeol. The drama series follows Kim Tae-Hee as Cha Yoo-Ri. She is ghost, but tries to return as a human.

Plot synopsis by AsianWiki: Cha Yoo-Ri (Kim Tae-Hee) has been a ghost since she died 5 years ago. She left behind her husband Jo Kang-Hwa and their child. To become a human again, Cha Yoo-Ri carries out a reincarnation project for 49 days.

Meanwhile, Jo Kang-Hwa (Lee Kyu-Hyung) works as a chest surgeon. He was loving, but, after his wife died, his personality changed. After 5 years, his wife Cha Yoo-Ri reappears in front of him.

“Hi Bye Mama” first airs February 22, 2020 (takes over tvN’s Saturday and Sunday 9PM time slot after “Crash Landing on You“).

Feb 15 2020

Teaser #1 for tvN drama series “Memorist

Teaser #1 added for tvN drama series “Memorist” starring Yoo Seung-Ho & Lee Se-Young. The drama series revolves around a detective (Yoo Seung-Ho) able to read minds’ of other people and a criminal profiler (Lee Se-Young). Captions in the teaser trailer state (0:01) “March,” (0:04) “Did not have in the world,” (0:06) “State-certified,” (0:08) “Hero’s appearance.”

“Memorist” first airs March, 2020 (takes over tvN’s Wednesday & Thursday 9:30 PM time slot after “Money Game.”).

Feb 14 2020

Teaser trailer #2 and posters for SBS drama series “Nobody Knows”

Teaser trailer #2 and posters added for SBS drama series “Nobody Knows” starring Kim Seo-Hyung, Ryu Deok-Hwan, Park Hoon, and Ahn Ji-Ho. Teaser trailer #2 has captions that states (0:23) “Even though you can not tell” and (0:34) “I will help you.” Meanwhile above are character posters of the four leads in the drama series. Below is a group featuring 14 cast members from the drama series. Caption on the group poster states “Everything is connected, but nobody knows.”

“Nobody Knows” first airs March 2, 2020 in South Korea.

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Feb 14 2020

Teaser poster for movie “Theater”

Teaser poster for movie “Theater” starring Kento Yamazaki and Mayu Matsuoka. In addition, supporting cast members have been announced for the film and they are: Kanichiro, Sairi Itoh, Satoru Iguchi (‘King Gnu’), Kodai Asaka, Shusaku Kamikawa, Ritsu Otomo and Masaki Miura. Caption on the poster states “I go to meet the person that I want to meet the most. Why did I not do that matter of course.”

Plot synopsis by AsianWiki: Nagata (Kento Yamazaki) works as a writer and director for theater company Oroka. His work has not received positive responses and ticket sales has not increased. Making things worse, his relationship with the theatrical troupe is not good. Nagata feels lonely. One day, he sees a woman named Saki (Mayu Matsuoka) on the street. She is wearing the same sneakers as he is. Nagata talks to her. Saki is a university student and she dreams of becoming an actress. Nagata and Saki fall in love.

“Theater” will be released April 17, 2020 in Japan.

Feb 14 2020

Trailer #2 for movie “Call”

Trailer #2 added for upcoming movie “Call” starring Park Shin-Hye & Jun Jong-Seo. Trailer #2 reveals that Young-Sook (Jun Jeong-Seo) in the year 1999 talks to Seo-Yeon (Park Shin-Hye) in the present day and tells her that she will save her father. Seo-Yeon’s father died 20 years ago. The trailer also reveals that Young-Sook is a serial killer. Captions in trailer #2 states (0:12) “One phone call broke a taboo,” (0:17) “Something shouldn’t have been changed,” (0:21) “Changed,” (1:07) “Murderer woke up,” (1:11) “Can not undo.”

“Call” will be released March, 2020 in South Korea.

Feb 13 2020

Mackenyu Arata cast in movies “Rurouni Kenshin: The Final” and “Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning”

Mackenyu Arata is cast for upcoming live-action films “Rurouni Kenshin: The Final” and “Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning.” Above is a visual of Mackenyu Arata as Enishi in the upcoming films. His character is new to the “Rurouni Kenshin” series of films and is scripted as mysterious arms dealer in China. He holds a deep grudge against Kenshin Himura (Takeru Satoh) and tries to destroy him. 

“Rurouni Kenshin: The Final” will be released July 3, 2020 and “Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning” will be released August 7, 2020 in Japan.

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Feb 13 2020

Seo Ji-Hye cast in MBC drama series “Would You Like To Have Dinner Together”

Seo Ji-Hye is cast in MBC drama series “Would You Like To Have Dinner Together” (literal title) co-starring Song Seung-Heon. Seo Ji-Hye is currently starring in popular tvN drama series “Crash Landing on You” as North Korean socialite Seo Dan. For drama series “Would You Like To Have Dinner Together,” Seo Ji-Hye will play lead female character Woo Do-Hee. She has gone through 2 difficult breakups and she cannot have feelings for another man. Things change when she meets Kim Hae-Kyung (Song Seung-Heon).

“Would You Like To Have Dinner Together” first airs May, 2020 in South Korea.

Feb 13 2020

Yumi Adachi cast in TV Tokyo drama series “Throw It Away, Adachi”

Yumi Adachi is cast in TV Tokyo drama series “Throw It Away, Adachi” (literal title of “Suteteyo, Adachi-san”). The drama series will slot in TV Tokyo’s Friday 24:52 time slot after “Zetsumeshi Road.” For the drama series, Yumi Adachi will play herself. She will go through a Marie Kondo like reorganization of her belongings. Drama series is scripted by Yuko Shimoda (“Coffee & Vanilla“) & Akiko Ohku and directed by Akiko Ohku as well.

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki: The chief editor of a woman’s magazine talks to Yumi Adachi (Yumi Adachi) about a new idea for the magazine. Their plan revolves around a person who disposes of stuff and lives more comfortably. According to their plan, Yumi Adachi decides to throw away various items one by one. On that night, Yumi Adachi falls asleep as usual, but she has an unusual dream.

“Throw It Away, Adachi” first airs April 17, 2020 in Japan.

Feb 13 2020

Park Si-Hoo & Ko Sung-Hee cast in TV Chosun drama series “Wind and Cloud and Rain”

Park Si-Hoo and Ko Sung-Hee are cast for lead roles in TV Chosun drama series “Wind and Cloud and Rain” (literal title). Also cast in major supporting character roles are Jeon Kwang-Leol and Sung Hyuk. The drama series is set during the late Joseon Period. Park Si-Hoo will play face reader Choi Chun-Joong and Ko Sung-Hee will play Princess Lee Bong-Ryeon. She has a special ability to see the fate of people.

Plot synopsis by AsianWiki: A story depicting a fierce struggle for the throne in Joseon.

Choi Chun-Joong (Park Si-Hoo) is the best face reader in the nation. He was born into a prestigious family, but his family was killed off. He is looked down upon as a fortune-teller, but he eventually becomes the most powerful person in Joseon. He is aware of Joseon’s fate and tries to change it. He also devotes his life to the woman he loves.

Lee Bong-Ryeon (Ko Sung-Hee) is a beautiful princess and the daughter of King Cheoljong. She has a special ability to see the fate of people. Her ability is a blessing and, at the same time, a curse to her. Lee Bong-Ryeon meets Choi Chun-Joong and tries to change the fate of Joseon for the better.

“Wind and Cloud and Rain” first airs May, 2020 in South Korea.